The Bodybuilding Dietitians

Peak Week Carb Loading & Peri-Workout Nutrition

Welcome to The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
 
In this episode we unpack the ins and outs of carb loading for peak week, exploring different strategies athletes use and how individual responses can vary massively. We chat about why pre- and post-workout meals matter, share personal experiences from peak week, and reflect on coaching in and out of the bodybuilding world.
 
Whether you’re a physique athlete, gym enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to level up their nutrition and training knowledge, this podcast will educate and guide you forward.
 
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Links & Resources
Coaching Services – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/enquirenow 
Website – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/ 
 
Instagram
The Bodybuilding Dietitians – https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en 
Team TBD – https://www.instagram.com/_teamtbd_/?hl=en 
Jack Radford-Smith – https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en 
Tyarra Nelson – https://www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en 
Damien Cox – https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_damiencox/?hl=en 
 
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What Happened to The Bodybuilding Dietitians? | We’re Back for Season 2

Welcome to The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
 
In this very first episode of Season 2, we catch you up on what’s been happening over the past couple of years since our last release, welcome Damien to the TBD team, and share what’s to come for both this podcast and our coaching.
 
You’ll get a fresh look into the bodybuilding lifestyle, coaching insights, and the exciting plans we have lined up for future episodes.
 
Whether you’re a physique athlete, gym enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to level up their nutrition and training knowledge, this podcast will educate and guide you forward.
 
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Links & Resources
Coaching Services – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/enquirenow 
Website – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/ 
 
Instagram
The Bodybuilding Dietitians – https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en 
Team TBD – https://www.instagram.com/_teamtbd_/?hl=en 
Jack Radford-Smith – https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en 
Tyarra Nelson – https://www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en 
Damien Cox – https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_damiencox/?hl=en 
 
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#201 Aggressively Cutting Calories, Tracking Heart Rate Data & Chasing Bodybuilding Dreams

Welcome back for episode 201 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a life update and reflect on their experiences from 2023 and anticipate exciting plans for their 2024 competitive seasons. Plenty of spoiler alerts in this one!!
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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!
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Jack's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
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YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7CvHSXNMG8Aws6dnww
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JACK

#200 Why Dieting Makes You Pee, The Truth About Meal Timing & Reasons To Stop Back-Loading Calories

Welcome back for episode 200 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of listener questions! Topics include:
- Why does dieting make you go pee all the time?
- Does meal timing matter?
- If calories are equated does it make a difference if you eat earlier i the day vs later at night?
- Research on chrononutrition
Business Website & Coaching Enquiries: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
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!
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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
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JACK

#199 Go Enhanced Or Stay Natural? More Cardio Or Less Food During Prep & Going Dairy + Meat-Free

Welcome back for episode 199 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack do a fun "would you rather" segment and answer plenty of questions submitted through Instagram and NGL - we hope you enjoy the laughs!
Business Website & Coaching Enquiries: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
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!
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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
Link for Aussie Bodybuilding Tees:
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TYARRA
JACK

#198 What To Do If You Gained Too Much Weight Post Show & Are Progress Photos Or Skinfolds Superior?

Welcome back for episode 198 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of listener questions! Topics include:
- What to do if you overshoot your calories post-show for a number of weeks and gain an excessive amount of weight?
- Thoughts on photos vs skinfolds in a bulking and cutting phase
- Should you trust the buttons on a Japanese toilet?
Link for Aussie Bodybuilding Tees:
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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
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TYARRA
JACK

#197 Detailed Insight Into How A Coach Undertakes A Comp Prep

Welcome back for episode 197 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Jack interviews Tyarra and asks her various questions regarding her recent experience completing the first 50% of her competition prep. They go into detail talking about nutrition protocols, mindset, training approaches, managing food focus and much, much more!
Link for Aussie Bodybuilding Tees:
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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
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JACK

#196 The Science Behind Prep Brain & Why You Should Do A Pre-Prep Phase

Welcome back for episode 196 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of listener questions! Topics include:
- What is the science behind "prep brain" ?
- Our honest thoughts on prep brain
- Personal funny prep brain moments
- What is the purpose of a pre-prep phase?
- Why every competitor should do a pre-prep phase
- Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
Link for Aussie Bodybuilding Tees:
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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
10% Off Marmadukes Peanut Butter Powder (discount code TBD10):
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TYARRA
JACK

#195 How To Reduce Food Focus Post-Show & Is The Reverse Diet Harder Than Comp Prep?

Welcome back for episode 195 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of listener questions! Topics include:
- Would you ever tell a client if their progress photos weren't showing any progress?
- The importance of being an honest coach
- Best advice for taking good quality progress photos
- How to reduce food focus & navigate the post-show period
- Is the post show reverse harder than comp prep?
Link for Aussie Bodybuilding Tees:
https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/tbdapparel/aussie-bodybuilding-tee
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
10% Off Marmadukes Peanut Butter Powder (discount code TBD10):
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TYARRA
JACK

#194 How To Lose Body Fat: Increase Cardio or Cut Calories?

Welcome back for episode 194 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of listener questions! Topics include:
- How we decide as coaches when to drop a client's calories or increase their cardio
- Personal approaches & thoughts on cardio while dieting
- Should you change your calories on training days vs rest days?
- What to do the night before a workout to maximise performance
- The story behind the TBD Logo
- Learning how to judge a bodybuilding show
Link for Aussie Bodybuilding Tees:
https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/tbdapparel/aussie-bodybuilding-tee
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
10% Off Marmadukes Peanut Butter Powder (discount code TBD10):
www.marmadukes.com.au/discount/TBD10
VPA 10% off codes used at checkout:
www.vpa.com.au/
TYARRA
JACK