The Bodybuilding Dietitians
Welcome to The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
Join your hosts Jack Radford-Smith, Tyarra Nelson, 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 and fitness industry.
Whether you’re a physique athlete, gym enthusiast, or simply someone wanting to improve your health, fitness, and nutrition knowledge, this podcast will educate, inspire, and guide you toward your goals.
Learn more about our coaching and services at https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
We hope you enjoy!
Episodes

Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Welcome back for episode 42 of our Road To 2021 Series!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a recap of Tyarra's first show of the season and discuss plans of attack for moving forward!
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! The more people we can reach out to and help the better! Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7CvHSXNMG8Aws6dnww
Business Website: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Tyarra's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Jack's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
The Bodybuilding Dietitians Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
VPA 15% off links:
vpa.fit/tyarra
vpa.fit/jack
Sam and Boston's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tails_of_two_collies/

Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Welcome back for episode 107 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack share some great discussions relating to the following topics!
- Potential signs that you are/aren't fully recovered from dieting
- Dealing with food focus
- How much fibre do we eat during prep/the improvement season?
- Have we ever experienced issues with eating too much fibre?
- Why your feet hurt during prep
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! The more people we can reach out to and help the better! Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
Business Website: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Tyarra's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Jack's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
The Bodybuilding Dietitians Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7CvHSXNMG8Aws6dnww
VPA 15% off links:
vpa.fit/tyarra
vpa.fit/jack
Sam and Boston's Border Collie Instagram: www.instagram.com/tails_of_two_collies/

Sunday Feb 14, 2021
Sunday Feb 14, 2021
Welcome back for episode 41 of our Road To 2021 Series!
On this week's episode Tyarra gives a detailed run-down of her plans for peak week moving into her first show of the season, Jack talks in depth about his diet break + deload, 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 rating, leave us a review and tell your friends about the podcast! The more people we can reach out to and help the better! Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7CvHSXNMG8Aws6dnww
Business Website: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Tyarra's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Jack's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
The Bodybuilding Dietitians Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
VPA 15% off links:
vpa.fit/tyarra
vpa.fit/jack
Sam and Boston's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tails_of_two_collies/

Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Welcome back for episode 106 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack share some great discussions relating to the following topics!
- Tips for tracking offseason progress
- How to increase/manipulate calories and macros during a reverse diet
- Our favourite foods in and out of prep
- Low-calorie caffeine sources (other than coffee and tea)
- Prep brain moments
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! The more people we can reach out to and help the better! Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
Business Website: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Tyarra's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Jack's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
The Bodybuilding Dietitians Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7CvHSXNMG8Aws6dnww
VPA 15% off links:
vpa.fit/tyarra
vpa.fit/jack
Sam and Boston's Border Collie Instagram: www.instagram.com/tails_of_two_collies/

Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Welcome back for episode 40 of our Road To 2021 Series!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about their past week of semi-frustration with the scale not playing ball, and discuss whether this is a sign to implement another macro drop. Tyarra also talks about how she's feeling being two weeks out from her first show, and Jack gives insight into his final week of training before another diet break/deload!
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! The more people we can reach out to and help the better! Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7CvHSXNMG8Aws6dnww
Business Website: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Tyarra's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Jack's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
The Bodybuilding Dietitians Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
VPA 15% off links:
vpa.fit/tyarra
vpa.fit/jack
Sam and Boston's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tails_of_two_collies/

Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Welcome back for episode 105 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack share some great discussions relating to the following topics!
- How tracking macros has helped us and why we advocate for tracking
- Advice for growing bigger calves
- What are we planning to eat post-show?
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! The more people we can reach out to and help the better! Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
Business Website: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Tyarra's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Jack's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
The Bodybuilding Dietitians Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7CvHSXNMG8Aws6dnww
VPA 15% off links:
vpa.fit/tyarra
vpa.fit/jack
Sam and Boston's Border Collie Instagram: www.instagram.com/tails_of_two_collies/

Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Welcome back for episode 39 of our Road To 2021 Series!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about dealing with hunger, combatting food focus, making a comeback to YouTube 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! The more people we can reach out to and help the better! Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7CvHSXNMG8Aws6dnww
Business Website: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Tyarra's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Jack's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
The Bodybuilding Dietitians Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
VPA 15% off links:
vpa.fit/tyarra
vpa.fit/jack
Sam and Boston's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tails_of_two_collies/

Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Welcome back for episode 104 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)
A few of the questions and topics discussed during this episode are below:
- What are the testing methods to ensure someone has a natural status?
- Has there been any progress on the ICN 365 testing? It’s so good to know ICN is fair but this is next level great!
- What are the most common posing mistakes competitors make?
- Are there any poses that you don’t want to see on stage?
- Advice for newbies and those who are considering competing with ICN
- Are breast implants judged in a female’s overall look? Do they provide an advantage?
- How do the judges decide if a competitor is too big for a division?
- Top tips for stage presence and what to avoid when presenting yourself on stage
- How have you seen the evolution of the criteria’s/divisions change over the years? What are your predictions for how these will continue to change in the seasons and years to come?
- Can you be considered “too lean” in ICN? Coming from a competitor who was told they were too lean in IFBB Bikini
- Best advice for tanning
- Advice for competitors competing at the sunshine coast classic and getting their tans done. Will it be done at the venue or in Brisbane before people travel?
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! The more people we can reach out to and help the better! Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
ICN Website: https://icompeteaustralia.com.au/
ICN QLD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icnqld/?hl=en
ICN QLD Facebook: ICN QLD Community
Business Website: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Tyarra's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Jack's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
The Bodybuilding Dietitians Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
VPA 15% off links:
vpa.fit/tyarra
vpa.fit/jack
Sam The Border Collie's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tails_of_two_collies/

Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Welcome back for episode 38 of our Road To 2021 Series!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about Tyarra being four weeks out and her estimated stage weights, Jack pushing harder with a macro drop, how to keep pushing when things get tough, improving between seasons 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! The more people we can reach out to and help the better! Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
Business Website: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Tyarra's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Jack's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
The Bodybuilding Dietitians Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
VPA 15% off links:
vpa.fit/tyarra
vpa.fit/jack
Sam and Boston's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tails_of_two_collies/

Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Welcome back for episode 103 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack share some great discussions relating to the following topics!
- Which foods are and aren't worth tracking in MFP?
- Is drinking fruit juice the same as eating whole fruit?
- Discussion on the thermic effect of food and whether or not eating certain foods will help you burn more calories
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! The more people we can reach out to and help the better! Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
Chrononutrition Article: www.strongerbyscience.com/chrononutrition/
Business Website: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Tyarra's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Jack's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
The Bodybuilding Dietitians Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
VPA 15% off links:
vpa.fit/tyarra
vpa.fit/jack
Sam The Border Collie's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tails_of_two_collies/
