The Bodybuilding Dietitians

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Welcome to The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! Join your hosts Jack Radford-Smith, Lauren Stevens, and Damien Cox who are qualified dietitians, exercise scientists, and competitive bodybuilders. Each week we share evidence-based strategies to help you optimise your nutrition, training, performance, and body composition, while giving you a real look into the bodybuilding lifestyle on and off the stage. Expect practical tips on fat loss, muscle building, contest prep, gut health, and longevity, alongside honest discussions about our own journeys and interviews with leading experts in the health...

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#14 Reverse Diet vs Recovery Diet, Can Sugar Make You Fat? Dietetics Placement Experience & WAY MORE 23.03.2019 48:30

Welcome back for episode 14 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! In this episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of listener questions from Instagram! Topics covered include: -Exceeding your recommended sugar intake on My Fitness Pal - is this an issue? - Where do carbohydrates "go" when glycogen stores are full? - De novo lipogeneis - can humans convert carbohydrates into fat? - What's the opti...

#13 MYTH BUSTING - Apple Cider Vinegar, Celery Juice, The Anabolic Window & MORE 16.03.2019 34:20

Welcome back for episode 13 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this weeks episode Tyarra and Jack do some myth busting! Tune in to hear evidence-based answers to all the crazy fads, trends, and claims that are often boasted in the health and fitness industry - WE'RE HERE TO GIVE YOU THE TRUTH! Topics covered include: - "Magical" apple cider vinegar - "Miracle" celery juice - The anabolic w...

#12 Artificial Sweeteners, Intra-Workout Carbohydrates, Arching Your Back During Bench AND MORE 09.03.2019 35:06

Welcome Back For Episode 12 Of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this weeks episode, Tyarra and Jack give a recap of their week and answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics covered include: - Tracking macros, raw vs cooked weight? - Thoughts on implementing intra-workout carbohydrates - Can you lose fat and build muscle at the same time? - Artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols a...

#11 What Happened In Thailand - Jellyfish Stings, Happy Endings, and Unlimited Buffets 02.03.2019 26:03

Welcome Back For Episode 11 Of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a recap of their amazing trip to Thailand and share a bunch of funny travel stories. They also give the listeners a life update on starting their first week (OF THEIR FINAL SEMESTER) of university before graduating as dietitians! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope yo...

#10 Ketones vs Glucose, Our Supplement Stack, Choosing A Prep Coach, Social Media Advice AND MORE! 12.02.2019 54:12

Welcome Back For Episode 10 Of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! Double Digits! On this week’s episode Tyarra and Jack give the listeners a life update and answer a BUNCH of great questions! A few of the topics covered include: - Thoughts on pre-workout and caffeine before training during off-season and prep - How to increase maintenance calories during your off-season - Our supplement recommen...

#9 Interview With Pro Natural Bodybuilder And Physique Coach, Brandon Kempter 06.02.2019 1:02:18

Welcome Back For Episode 9 Of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! This is an episode you DO NOT WANT TO MISS! If you are a coach, bodybuilder, or interested in physique sports, then this is a must listen for you! On this week's episode, Tyarra and Jack interview Brandon Kempter. Brandon is a professional natural bodybuilder and founder of BK Conditioning. In this episode, Brandon shares a bunch o...

#8 Sports Nutrition - Optimising Performance, Macronutrients, Meal Timing, Fat Burners, Electrolytes 30.01.2019 47:55

Welcome Back For Episode 8 Of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week’s episode, Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of listener questions! We also discuss a range of topics including: -Myth busting supplemental L-carnitine as a “fat burner” -Pre-workout meals and the implications of training fasted -Our reasoning for tracking macros and macronutrient timing -How to help family members who ar...

#7 Interview With Natural Bodybuilding Champion, Physique Coach, And Role Model - Allen Mao 23.01.2019 48:08

Welcome Back For Episode 7 Of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode, Tyarra and Jack interview Allen Mao. Allen is a competitive natural bodybuilder, renowned physique coach at Flex Success, and all round great guy! In this episode, the three of us have a chat regarding Allen's competitive background, and what got him into the health and fitness industry as an athlete and coa...

#6 Intermittent Fasting, Polyphasic Sleep For Bodybuilders, Greens Powders, Our Role Models & MORE 16.01.2019 43:53

Welcome Back For Episode 6 Of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week’s episode, Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of listener questions and discuss topics including: -Intermittent Fasting -Polyphasic Sleep For Bodybuilders -Greens Powders -Favourite Natty Bodybuilders -Foam Rolling For Recovery -Mini Cuts Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly a...

#5 Myth Busting The Science Behind BCAA’s, Plus Our Diets And Training In Detail 09.01.2019 43:34

Welcome back for episode 5 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode, Tyarra and Jack give you a recap of their week and answer listener questions! Tyarra goes full-nerd and explains the science behind BCAA supplementation, and why you may want to think twice before consuming this product. Jack and Tyarra also run through their diets and training splits in full detail, giving...

#4 Olive Oil Shots, Changing Our Approach To Training And Nutrition, Plans For 2019 AND MORE! 02.01.2019 40:48

Welcome back for episode four of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast and the first episode of 2019! In this episode, Tyarra and Jack fill you in on their past week, including Jack's return to the gym following a four-week break and Tyarra's squat PB. They also share their most significant achievements from 2018, including those from university, comp prep, and working as personal trainers/nutrition...

#3 Dealing With Injuries, Our Dream Jobs, FOMO From Partying AND MORE! 26.12.2018 33:59

Welcome back for episode 3 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! This week Tyarra and Jack give you the full story on how Jack injured his back, how he's managed his injury both medically and psychologically, and his plan of attack for when he returns to the gym. We also answer a range of listener questions including what our dreams jobs would be and our future plans as physique athletes. We als...

#2 Measuring Body Fat %, Our Relationship With Food, Hardest Parts Of Prep, The Vegan Diet AND MORE! 20.12.2018 47:32

Welcome back for episode 2 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week’s episode Jack and Tyarra give you a recap of their week, including the anthropometry course they took over the weekend, where they were taught how to accurately measure skinfolds. They also give you a bit of background on the different types of body composition tests you can undertake, and how to ensure you obtain con...

#1 Welcome To The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! 12.12.2018 25:10

Welcome to the Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! In this first episode Tyarra and Jack explain why they started the podcast, where they plan to take it in the future and what you can expect as a listener. We also give you a little background about ourselves, including our credentials, what got us involved in the health and fitness industry and our future aspirations. We would greatly appreciate if...