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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#152 Fat Loss Plateaus, Being Cautious With Fibre Supplements & New Pre-Workout Nutrition Research 16.02.2022 39:12

Welcome back for episode 152 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Is there a BEST time of day to consume protein to increase muscle growth? - Are fibre supplements healthy and/or beneficial? - The reasons why we experience fat loss plateaus and how to break through them - Thoughts on doing bulgarians with a we...

#151 Everything You Need To Know About Competing With ICN - Interview With Jason Woodforth 10.02.2022 51:17

Welcome back for episode 151 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 and 104) A few of the questions and topics discussed during this episode are below: - How the shows will be run in QLD for Season A 2022 - Should athletes be ab...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 25 - Taking A New Approach To Dieting & Dropping Step Count By 10K 06.02.2022 35:26

Welcome back for episode 25 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 game plan now that she's commenced a dieting phase, Jack elaborates on his changes to training while trying to work around his niggly knee & they discuss much MUCH more! GET YOUR TBD TEE : https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/tbdappare...

#150 Is Bodybuilding A Vain Sport? The Harsh Reality Of Competing & Muscle Loss During Prep 02.02.2022 37:13

Welcome back for episode 150 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Are bodybuilders vain and superficial? - Is it inevitable to lose some muscle mass during prep? - The harsh reality of stage weight - How to easily meet your dietary fibre requirements Link for TBD Tees: https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com...

#149 Interview With Physiotherapist & Natural Bodybuilder, Lawrence Grieve 27.01.2022 49:57

Welcome back for episode 149 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack has the pleasure of interviewing physiotherapist and accomplished natural bodybuilder Lawrence Grieve! In this episode we were able to make the most of Lawrence’s expertise and quiz him on a number of physio topics that we are frequently asked! Some of the questions consisted of: - Differenc...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 24 - Why We’ve Changed Our Training, Squats Are Back & Experiences With Road Rage 22.01.2022 42:27

Welcome back for episode 24 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 changes to their new training mesocycles, pizza ovens, earning lifts in the gym, road rage and much MUCH more! GET YOUR TBD TEE : https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/tbdapparel/qhk1uy9fz085ldg2jbeofrobnre9u6 Thank you again for tuning into the p...

#148 How To Track Meals Out, Post-Workout Windows & What To Do Before You Compete In Bodybuilding 19.01.2022 35:56

Welcome back for episode 148 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Advice for tracking meals out - Does tan and oil make a bodybuilding stage slippery? - What we recommend to do BEFORE you consider competing - How soon should you eat your post-workout meal? - Does meal timing matter more in prep compared to the...

#147 Nutrition For Skincare, Intermittent Fasting & What To Do After Weight Loss 12.01.2022 39:15

Welcome back for episode 147 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Nutrition advice and considerations for skincare and acne - Do we advocate for intermittent fasting? - How to find a "balance" with fasting and eating windows - So you've lost weight... what now? - Should you go to maintenance after dieting for...

#146 How Much Muscle Can You REALLY Build & Can You Change The Size Of Your Waist? 06.01.2022 32:51

Welcome back for episode 146 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Why do we need to be in a larger calorie surplus to lose body fat relative to how many calories we need to build muscle mass? - How often and for how long should you stay in a surplus? - Can you train to change the size of your waist? - What are...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 23 - Our Highest and Lowest Calories & Why We Stopped Training For Seven Days 02.01.2022 33:59

Welcome back for episode 23 of our Road To 2023 series! Our first episode of 2022! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap on their past two weeks and talk about their goals for the new year, why they auto-regulated an unexpected deload and much MUCH more! GET YOUR TBD TEE : https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/tbdapparel/qhk1uy9fz085ldg2jbeofrobnre9u6 Thank you again for tuning i...

#145 Debunking The WHOOSH Effect & How To Determine If You’re Big Enough 29.12.2021 35:29

Welcome back for episode 145 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Is the WHOOSH effect a real thing? - How to know if you've ACTUALLY plateaued and what to do about it - How can you determine whether or not you have enough muscularity to compete? - What would our last meal be if we were to die tomorrow? - 2021...

#144 The Most Nutritious Foods, Best Rep Ranges For Building Muscle & Going Ham This Christmas 22.12.2021 38:44

Welcome back for episode 144 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - How much christmas ham would you need to eat to gain 1kg of body fat? - Are certain rep ranges better than others for stimulating muscle hypertrophy? - Will training with lighter weights and more reps yield the same results as heavy weights and...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 22 - Best Body Comp To Date & Dieting On The Horizon 19.12.2021 33:10

Welcome back for episode 22 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap on their past two weeks! They talk about pushing up bodyweight past "aggressive levels", becoming desensitised to talent, plans for building and dieting in 2022 and much, MUCH more! GET YOUR TBD TEE : https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/tbdapparel/qhk1uy9fz085ldg2jbeofrobnre9u6 Thank y...

#143 Can You Become Diet Resistant? How To Avoid Junk Volume & Tips For Increasing Appetite 15.12.2021 39:14

Welcome back for episode 143 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - What's the difference between fruits and vegetables? - Do mushrooms count as vegetables? - How can you identify if you're performing junk volume in the gym? - If our bodies have muscle memory, do they have "shred memory" ? - Is it easier or hard...

#142 How To Naturally Increase Testosterone, Time Of Day To Supplement Fish Oils & Forced Rep Debate 08.12.2021 32:18

Welcome back for episode 142 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - How to increase testosterone levels naturally - Assisted reps vs forced reps - What does it mean to train beyond failure? - Having a healthy relationship with scale weight - Is there an optimal time of day to consume fish oils - Should you track...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 21 - Not Chasing Macro Increases & Quitting Sets Too Soon 06.12.2021 38:17

Welcome back for episode 21 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap on their past two weeks! They talk about Jack's changes to nutrition, gym performance, grip strength, Tyarra not feeling the need to chase higher carb targets and discuss what a final rep of a set should REALLY look like. GET YOUR TBD TEE : https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/tbdappare...

#141 Experience With Non-Steroidal Drugs, What To Do After Dieting & Can You Have Abs At Any BF %? 01.12.2021 37:03

Welcome back for episode 141 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Should you start reversing if you've been dieting for six months? - Can you have abs at any level of body fat? - Exercise, inflammation and fluid retention explained - Can NSAIDS reduce muscle hypertrophy? - Tips For Sleep Hygiene - TBD TEES ARE...

#140 A Very Serious Episode About Health & Fitness (JKS) 24.11.2021 38:11

Welcome back for episode 140 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack share more about themselves and answer a whole bunch of questions NOT related to nutrition and bodybuilding! We hope you enjoy the mix up and the laughs! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channe...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 20 - Ending A 1.5 Year Streak & Struggling To Feel Accomplished 21.11.2021 34:31

Welcome back for episode 20 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap on their past two weeks! They talk in depth about their rationale for changing training splits, plans for pushing bodyweight, striving for work-life balance and much, much more. Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please...

#139 Pre-Workout Carbs, Managing Gym Anxiety & Is The Barbell Hip Thrust A Must? 17.11.2021 38:29

Welcome back for episode 139 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Pre-workout and post-workout macro recommendations - How to avoid reactive hypoglyceamia - How many meals should you eat per day? Is four superior to five? - Is the barbell hip thrust a must? - Opinion on barbell hip thrusts vs hip thrust machin...

#138 Can You Eat More & Lose Weight? Reaching ”Genetic Limits” & Why The Scale NEEDS To Change 10.11.2021 34:16

Welcome back for episode 138 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Can you eat more food and lose weight? - How much weight should you gain per month during the improvement season? - Changing your perspective on scale weight - Is black coffee calorie-free? - Will we ever reach our "genetic limit"? Thank you aga...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 19 - When Carbs Get Too High & Our Lowest Training Volume Ever 07.11.2021 35:47

Welcome back for episode 19 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap on their past two weeks of training, nutrition, business, life, and everything else in between! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a review and tell your frien...

#137 Do High Step Counts Equal Greater Fat Loss? How To Choose A Bodybuilding Federation & Division 30.10.2021 35:47

Welcome back for episode 137 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Do step counts have a meaningful effect on fat loss success? - Discussion on steps in prep - How to choose a bodybuilding federation and division - Are gluten-free foods healthy? - How to regain normal satiety post-comp - Were we nervous startin...

ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 18 - How Jack Increased His Testosterone Tenfold & Feeling The Itch To Diet 25.10.2021 33:27

Welcome back for episode 18 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap on their past two weeks! They chat about their new mesocycles & macro increases, Jack's blood test and testosterone results post-prep, feeling the itch to diet, updates on their new oversized tees and much MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We w...

#136 Stop Fearing Hunger, The Reality Of Comp Prep & Deadlifts vs RDLs 20.10.2021 35:49

Welcome back for episode 136 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - The reality of dieting during a comp prep - Managing hunger and fatigue during prep - Conventional Deadlifts vs RDLs - How to progress when a lift stalls - Dream protein flavours? - Does Jack have a star sign? Thank you again for tuning into the...