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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The Bodybuilding Dietitians

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#98 Changing Career Paths, Improving Mind-Muscle Connection & Food Tracking Antics 10.12.2020 36:50

Welcome back for episode 98 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Navigate your tracking when it comes to meat - What would we choose as alternative career paths? - Discussion on building a better mind muscle connection Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 31 - Prepping On Holiday & Stepping Things Up A Notch 06.12.2020 36:42

Welcome back for episode 31 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra talk about their past week of prepping on holiday and give a two week recap on their training, nutrition, and life! 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 you...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 30 - Macro Cuts, Hunger Hacks, Are We Trying To Get Ready Early? 22.11.2020 35:57

Welcome back for episode 30 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra talk about Jack's first week of his mesocycle, macro cuts, Tyarra's upcoming deload, physique progress, advice for eating patatable foods in prep 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 subscribe to the channe...

#97 Cardio, Creatine, Blood Work, Letting Go Of Squats & When To Change Exercises 20.11.2020 37:03

Welcome back for episode 97 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - The difference between creatinine and creatine - Why your blood works might show high creatinine levels - What are the signs that you should adjust exercise variations in your program? - Considerations for implementing...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 29 - Comp Prep Diet In Detail, Combating Iron Deficiency AND MORE 15.11.2020 40:21

Welcome back for episode 29 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra talk about combating iron deficiency, Tyarra's prep diet in detail, macros cuts, Jack's deload and plan of attack for his next mesocycle, 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 subscribe to the channel, give...

#96 The ”Are You Ready To Compete?” Checklist & How To Reverse Out Of A Diet 14.11.2020 42:37

Welcome back for episode 96 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - How to determine if you're ready to compete - Not rushing into comp prep and advice for giving yourself time - When you should do a recovery diet - When you should do a reverse diet Thank you again for tuning into the p...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 28 - Thoughts On Social Media & Increasing Stage Weight 08.11.2020 37:54

Welcome back for episode 28 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra talk about how their preps are going, Jack's upcoming deload, Tyarra's skinfold results, thoughts on social media and Instagram, plus much, much more! 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 rat...

#95 Natty Or Not, When MFP Is Incorrect, Lab Grown Meat & Is It Possible To Consume Too Much Fruit? 07.11.2020 40:46

Welcome back for episode 95 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Our opinions on "natty or nots" - Can you consume too much fruit? - The nutrients we usually identify to be low during dietary recalls - Lab grown meat - Navigating My Fitness Pal when entries are incorrect - How to tra...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 27 - Winning A Court Case, Building Our RDLs, Predicted Weight Loss & Skinfolds 01.11.2020 40:23

Welcome back for episode 27 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra talk about how they're tracking along with prep, skinfold results, getting strong in RDLs, going to court 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 subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a review a...

#94 Breaking Through Weight Loss Plateaus, Overcoming Binge Eating & Admitting Our Mistakes 30.10.2020 46:33

Welcome back for episode 94 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Considerations for tracking fibre intake - How to break through weight loss plateaus and reasons why the scale might not be going down - Setting realistic expectations for your health and fitness goals - Discussion on p...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 26 - Show Day Recap & Winning Isn’t Everything 25.10.2020 33:26

Welcome back for episode 26 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra talk about Jack's first week of prep, the ICN QLD Show, the desire to push hard 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 subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a review and tell your friends about...

#93 Training Fasted, Nutrition During Peak Week & Leveling Up Your Posing 21.10.2020 44:28

Welcome back for episode 93 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Advice to improve your posing - Can you control which muscles store glycogen? - Discussion on training fasted and pre-workout meals - Should your diet change during peak week? Thank you again for tuning into the podcast...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 25 - Jack Commences Prep & More Blood Test Results 21.10.2020 30:33

Welcome back for episode 25 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra talk about Jack's comp prep plans now that he's 25 weeks out from show one, blood test results, training modifications, 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 subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave...

#92 Don’t Eat Below Your BMR and Post-Show Weight Gain Targets 21.10.2020 34:01

Welcome back for episode 92 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Why you shouldn't eat below your BMR, and BMR and RMR explained - How much weight should you aim to gain post-show? - Tips for good sleep hygiene Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We wou...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 24 - When The Scale Doesn’t Play Ball & The Exercise That Changes You The MOST 11.10.2020 27:57

Welcome back for episode 24 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about Jack's final week of his improvement season, Tyarra's second week of comp prep, and all the details 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 t...

#91 Short vs Long Preps, How We Coach Our Clients & Is Pink Salt Really Superior? 09.10.2020 36:37

Welcome back for episode 91 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Why we advocate for longer comp preps - How we coach our clients - Choosing to squat or hip thrust - What type of salt should you consume? Table, Sea, or Pink? - Stomach Vacuums Thank you again for tuning into the podca...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 23 - Unexpected Blood Test Results 04.10.2020 32:57

Welcome back for episode 23 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about Tyarra's first week of prep, blood test and DEXA scans, Jack's plans for starting prep in two weeks 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 subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a rev...

#90 How To Burn More Calories & Bodybuilding Isn’t For Everyone 01.10.2020 41:06

Welcome back for episode 90 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - TDEE (Total daily energy expenditure) explained and how to increase it - Discussion on warming up, warm up sets and working sets - Is natural bodybuilding a means to an end? - Bodybuilding isn't for everyone - Mental he...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 22 - Let The Prep Games Begin! 27.09.2020 29:59

Welcome back for episode 22 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about Tyarra's plans for starting prep for Season A 2021 shows 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 subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a review and tell your friends about the podcast...

#89 Should You Eat Back The Calories You Burn? When To Change Your Workouts & Managing Injuries 24.09.2020 43:36

Welcome back for episode 89 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - If we weren't bodybuilding dietitians... which athletes would we like to specialise working with? - Discussion on changing your workout split and training routine - Discussion on managing and avoiding injuries - Should...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 21 - Minicut Success and Mentally Preparing For Prep 20.09.2020 35:50

Welcome back for episode 21 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack chat about the end of Jack's minicut, lessons learnt and his plans moving forward. As well, Tyarra chats about beginning prep for 2021 plus much, much more! 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...

#88 Are Multivitamins Necessary? How To Make Dieting Easier & Our Take On Training To Failure 17.09.2020 39:54

Welcome back for episode 88 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Is supplementing with multivitamins necessary? - Is it possible to diet without feeling exhausted? - Tips for reducing diet fatigue - Discussion on RPE and RIR training - Why training to failure is a skill - Keep your p...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 20 - Getting That Itch To Prep, Minicuts Aren’t For Everyone & The Form Police 13.09.2020 30:37

Welcome back for episode 20 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack chat about their past week of training, nutrition, life, work, and body composition changes. Also, they discuss their future plans for competing in 2021 plus much, much more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to th...

#87 Interview With Gastroenterologist Dr. Graham Radford-Smith 09.09.2020 1:00:06

Welcome back for episode 87 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack interviewed Dr. Graham Radford-Smith. Graham is a gastroenterologist with extensive clinical (consultative and procedural) experience across a wide range of GI disorders. He specializes in the fields of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD – Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) and non- inflammat...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 19 - Minicut Macros, Complete Rest Weeks, and Putting Comp Prep In Perspective 06.09.2020 37:15

Welcome back for episode 19 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a recap of their last two weeks of training, nutrition, and body composition updates, plus they have plenty of other discussions! 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...