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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#165 Natty Or Not, Plant vs Animal Protein, The Benefits Of Longer Rest Breaks & Navigating Appetite 23.10.2022 45:28

Welcome back for episode 165 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Does the initial push-up on a shoulder press count as a rep? - How to respond to someone if they question whether or not you’re natural - Are animal or plant proteins more satiating? - What are peptides? - Breakfast suggestions for someone who w...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 37 - ICN Season Wrap Up, Our Longest Planned Off Seasons & Being Naive In Prep 09.10.2022 49:56

Welcome back for episode 37 of our Road To 2023 series! In this episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap of the ICN Season B results for their team and an ICN Nationals wrap-up. They also talk about how long they would ever take time away from stage during an off-season, and give plenty of personal updates in terms of nutrition, training and body composition! AUSSIE BODYBUILDING TEES : https://www.the...

#164 ICN Nationals Updates, Insights & How To Accept Judges Feedback With Jason Woodforth 29.09.2022 1:00:34

Welcome back for episode 164 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack had the pleasure of once again interviewing Jason Woodforth, the President of ICN QLD! (Previous episodes with Jason are 32, 52, 60, 104 and 151) During this episode we discussed the upcoming highly anticipated ICN Nationals/Pro Show/Oceania Titles on the 8th and 9th of October 2022, and ans...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 36 - Dieting On Less Than 100g Carbs, Show Day Recaps & Training Debates 18.09.2022 46:16

Welcome back for episode 36 of our Road To 2023 series! We're BACK! In this episode Tyarra and Jack give a big life update on their past four weeks, including show day recaps for their Team TBD athletes, their personal journeys with bodybuilding, training and nutrition plus MUCH more! AUSSIE BODYBUILDING TEES : https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/tbdapparel/aussie-bodybuilding-tee Thank you...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 35 - Changing Gyms, Training Program Overhaul & Big Life Updates 21.08.2022 44:05

Welcome back for episode 35 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap on their past three weeks and talk about big life updates including moving house, changing gyms, upcoming shows for Team TBD athletes, seminar dates + presentations and much MUCH more! AUSSIE BODYBUILDING TEES : https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/tbdapparel/aussie-bodybuilding-tee Spo...

#163 Why You Shouldn’t Peak Too Early, Glutamine Supplementation & How To Structure Your Workouts 13.08.2022 33:16

Welcome back for episode 163 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Is glutamine supplementation really necessary? - Does swapping the order of exercises during your workouts influence your results? - Thoughts on being ready early as a bodybuilder and PEAKING for your first show of the season Link for Aussie Bod...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 34 - Higher Calories & More Training Doesn’t Always = Better Results 31.07.2022 36:54

Welcome back for episode 34 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap on their past three weeks and announce their new apparel line! They also talk about finding their groove with hard training, why eating more carbs and performing more weekly sets doesn't guarantee better results & much MUCH more! GET YOUR NEW TBD TEE : https://www.thebodybuildingdietitia...

#162 Diet Hacks & IBS, Tall vs Short Lifters, Are Cooked Veggies Less Nutritious? 16.07.2022 40:40

Welcome back for episode 162 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Does boiling and cooking vegetables reduce their nutrient content? - How to keep building muscle after ten years of lifting - Do shorter people have a muscle-building advantage over taller people? - Should you always be chasing fullness and sati...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 33 - Our Experience With Rapid Weight Loss & The Sweet Spot For Gaining Muscle 10.07.2022 37:56

Welcome back for episode 33 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap on their past three weeks! They talk about training and nutrition updates, their new apparel line, Jack's mini cut results, how to find the bodyweight where you really "thrive" and experiences with rapid weight loss and when being aggressive with a diet may be feasible. GET YOUR TBD TEE : ht...

#161 How Eating Specific Foods Will Help You Burn More Calories & Meal Timing For Weight Loss 26.06.2022 35:08

Welcome back for episode 161 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Discussion on the thermic effect of food (TEF) - Will eating specific foods help you burn more calories? - What is a hobby builder? - Protein intakes and recommendations for older populations trying to prevent muscle loss - Does meal timing infl...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 32 - Will We Still Compete? 19.06.2022 36:19

Welcome back for episode 32 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap on their past four weeks! They talk about their recent vacation in Bali, the skill of finding work:life:bodybuilding balance, a potential change of plans for 2023/2024, Jack's minicut progress and much, MUCH more! GET YOUR TBD TEE : https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/tbdapparel/qhk1uy...

#160 Our Best Advice For Building Muscle & Will Alcohol Kill Your Gains? 11.06.2022 41:41

Welcome back for episode 160 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Will the occasional glass of wine impair your gains? - Discussion on alcohol and achieving your health and fitness goals - How to have a successful and productive building phase - Why do people consume rice krispies pre-workout? - Is your washin...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 31 - Blended Food Diet, Weight Moves Weight & Drafting Prep Plans 21.05.2022 49:11

Welcome back for episode 31 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap on their past three weeks! They talk about Jack reaching peak off season status with a blended food diet, peak body weights, ICN National results, Tyarra's draft plans for competing, their upcoming holiday in Bali and much MUCH more! GET YOUR TBD TEE : https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.c...

#159 Reverse Dieting Into Shows, Weighted Vests During Comp Prep, Are We Better Athletes Or Coaches? 07.05.2022 37:23

Welcome back for episode 159 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Thoughts on wearing a weighted vest during comp prep - If you're reverse dieting into your show do you still need to make adjustments to your peak week? - Are we better coaches or better athletes? - Who is better at handling their liquor... elep...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 30 - Keeping The Vision Alive, Making A Comeback & The Perks Of Gaining Body Fat 01.05.2022 42:44

Welcome back for episode 30 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap on their past two weeks! They give a recap on the IFBB Nationals and ICN QLD state show, and also give insight into how they're progressing through their own journeys with training, nutrition and physique development! GET YOUR TBD TEE : https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/tbdapparel/qh...

#158 Bodybuilding Bro Chat With Jack & Lawrence 20.04.2022 50:08

Welcome back for episode 158 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Jack is joined by TBD's first ever guest host Lawrence Grieve! Jack and Lawrence discuss a number of great topics such as: If you don’t train upper body, will your lower body have potential to be bigger? Is super compensation from a deload real science or bro science? Would you rather give up caffeine or cr...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 29 - How To Hold Your Own, Dealing With Insomnia & Show Day Recaps 17.04.2022 40:27

Welcome back for episode 29 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap on their past two and a half weeks, including show-day TEAM TBD highlights from the recent ICN and IFBB QLD shows! GET YOUR TBD TEE : https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/tbdapparel/qhk1uy9fz085ldg2jbeofrobnre9u6 Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We woul...

#157 Fitness Industry Pet Peeves, 50 Set Leg Days & PED Talk 06.04.2022 40:30

Welcome back for episode 157 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - What are we sick of hearing and seeing in the health and fitness industry? - The reality of a weight loss journey and calorie consumption when dieting - Would we ever consider using PEDs? - Thoughts on doing 40-50 sets per workout Link for TBD T...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 28 - Removing Diet Goggles, Training PRs & Our Top Cereal Picks 30.03.2022 35:49

Welcome back for episode 28 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap on their past three weeks! They talk about plans for Season A shows, how they're tracking with their own diets and training plus much, MUCH more! GET YOUR TBD TEE : https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/tbdapparel/qhk1uy9fz085ldg2jbeofrobnre9u6 Thank you again for tuning into the podcast...

#156 All Things Coffee, Digestion, Meal Prep While Travelling & Dieting For Holidays 23.03.2022 40:10

Welcome back for episode 156 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Is caffeine actually a central nervous system stimulant? - How to find your "sweet spot" for caffeine consumption - Does coffee negatively influence digestion? Should you reduce your intake around meal times? - Tips for meal prepping while trave...

#155 Issues With The Health Star Rating System, Low Fat Diets & How To Commit To A Building Phase 16.03.2022 37:43

Welcome back for episode 155 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - The "Health Star" food rating system explained - Strategies for consistently eating enough food during a building phase - Will we ever stop tracking macros? - What is considered a "low fat" dietary intake? - Should you add protein powder to oats...

#154 How To Maximise Nutrient Absorption, Organ Meats & Calories In Smoothies vs Whole Fruit 09.03.2022 34:03

Welcome back for episode 154 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - How much of a difference does it make to fruit if you blend it rather than just eat it? - The health benefits of fat soluble vitamins - Why it's recommended that you combine vegetables with a fat source - Will digesting a meal during exercise re...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 27 - Chasing The Pump, Metabolic Adaptation & Breaking Through Plateaus 06.03.2022 33:24

Welcome back for episode 27 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap on their past two weeks! They discuss how "chasing the pump" in the gym could potentially be hindering your long-term strength progression, metabolic adaptation, breaking through diet plateaus and much, MUCH more! GET YOUR TBD TEE : https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/tbdapparel/qhk1uy...

#153 Is Ripe Fruit Higher In Calories? Making Newbie Gains At Any Stage & Debunking Body Recomp 23.02.2022 31:27

Welcome back for episode 153 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Is ripe fruit higher in calories than unripe fruit? - The difference between resistance starch and fibre - Can you make newbie gains even if you've been training for years? - Is losing fat and building muscle mass possible? - Cases in which we d...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 26 - The Truth About Dieting On Higher Calories & Managing Fatigue 21.02.2022 33:06

Welcome back for episode 26 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap on their past two weeks! Tyarra talks about her recent blood test results, changes to her new mesocycle and gives an update on her dieting phase, and Jack discusses his deload and plans for manipulating bodyweight in preparation for his next competition season! GET YOUR TBD TEE : https://www...