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!

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Episodes

Thursday Dec 26, 2019

Welcome back for episode 56 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast - the final episode for 2019!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a life update and answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include:
- Thoughts on having to push calories up to uncomfortable levels
- Is there such thing as carbohydrate sensitivity?
- Plans and goals for our business, podcast and ourselves in 2020
- Should you train with DOMS?
- Tips to avoid feeling nauseous during heavy leg workouts
- Will consuming 15 grams of protein in a meal spike muscle protein synthesis?
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!
"Life After Dieting" Ebook *Use "TBD20" for 20% off!*
www.flexsuccess.com.au/life-after-di…KOvrp_zgF0uBw
Business Website: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7Cv…disable_polymer=1
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

Wednesday Dec 18, 2019

Welcome back for episode 55 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack had the opportunity to once again interview Brandon Kempter. Brandon is an ICN World Champion Bodybuilder and elite-level coach who truly leads from the front when it comes to natural bodybuilding. In this episode Brandon provides great insight into his 2019 competition season and speaks in depth of his strategies, accomplishments, critiques, and the challenges he faced. Make sure to tune in for this fantastic interview!
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!
Brandon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonkempter/?hl=en
Business Website: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7Cv…disable_polymer=1
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

Wednesday Dec 11, 2019

Welcome back for episode 54 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a life update and answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include:
- Important micronutrients to track
- Should you avoid dairy during comp prep?
- Does donating blood influence gym performance?
- The difference between training and exercising
- Opinion on wall sits and junk volume training
- Warm-up recommendations for squats and deadlifts
- How to normalize hunger cues
- Our highlight of the week
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!
"Life After Dieting" Ebook *Use "TBD20" for 20% off!*
www.flexsuccess.com.au/life-after-di…KOvrp_zgF0uBw
Business Website: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7Cv…disable_polymer=1
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

Thursday Nov 28, 2019

Welcome back for episode 53 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of great listener questions relating to health, fitness, nutrition, and comp prep! Topics include:
- The issues we've encountered with My Fitness Pal
- Discussion on metabolic adaptation and how it influences weight loss
- Advice for planning your next bulking phase
- Would we ever recommend skipping the gym?
- Do we think food is medicine?
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!
"Life After Dieting" Ebook *Use "TBD20" for 20% off!*
www.flexsuccess.com.au/life-after-di…KOvrp_zgF0uBw
Business Website: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7Cv…disable_polymer=1
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

Friday Nov 22, 2019

Welcome back for episode 52 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack were once again joined by special guest Jason Woodforth, the president of ICN Queensland. In this episode Jason shares his words of wisdom and gives fantastic advice for competing with the ICN Federation. Topics include:
- How does the judging criteria work?
- Are competitors judged separately based on their physique and stage presence? Does this differ between divisions?
- The devil in the details: how to perfect your suit, tan, makeup, hair and stage presence
- How to decide which division you suit best
- Tips for posing and doing transitions
- What to expect on show day and how to ensure you're ready
- When do posing classes begin? When should you attend them and what can you expect to learn?
- Upcoming show dates
- How to register with ICN and stay up to date with announcements
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 QLD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icnqld/?hl=en
ICN QLD Website: http://icompeteaustralia.com.au/
Business Website: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7Cv…disable_polymer=1
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

Monday Nov 11, 2019

Welcome back for episode 51 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a life update and answer a bunch of great listener questions relating to nutrition and health! Topics include:
- Are macros or micros more important?
- Does cooking protein powder denature the protein content?
- Recommendations for foods and supplements to reduce inflammation
- When we started university, was coaching always the career goal we wanted to pursue?
- Discussion on reading nutrition labels and the difference between types of fats
- Looking back, would we still have competed while studying at university?
- Recommendations for getting a good night sleep
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!
"Life After Dieting" Ebook *Use "TBD20" for 20% off!*
https://www.flexsuccess.com.au/life-after-dieting-ebook?fbclid=IwAR3x10REE_ThhjRNHKJ5MdHqPlTwRDquYmANq1AUjuEh8AKOvrp_zgF0uBw
Business Website: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7Cv…disable_polymer=1
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

Thursday Nov 07, 2019

Welcome back for episode 50 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack were joined by special guest and good friend Allen Mao. Allen is an ICN pro natural bodybuilder, coach at Flex Success, and role model in the health and fitness community. Allen has also just wrapped up his competition season for 2019, and in this episode shares his words of wisdom for how to approach the "post-comp" period and optimize recovery.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- A summary of Allen's 2019 Season B competitions and his client's success
- Allen's experience competing with both ICN and IFBB
- Allen's words of wisdom for optimizing post-show recovery
- Allen's experience with different peaking methods between shows, particularly front loading
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
Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7Cv…disable_polymer=1
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
Allen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allenmao90/?hl=en

Monday Oct 28, 2019

Welcome back for episode 49 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra drop some exciting news about their new YouTube channel, give a life update, and answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include:
- Is red or white meat a better source of iron? Is the difference significant?
- Does following a high carb diet chronically make you retain more fluid?
- Considerations for supplementing with glycerol
- What's the most important aspect of a reverse diet?
- How should you ease-off cardio whilst reverse dieting?
- How often should you run diet breaks? What are the signs that you should implement a diet break?
- How often should you change up your workout routine?
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
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7CvHSXNMG8Aws6dnww/videos?disable_polymer=1
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

Thursday Oct 24, 2019

Welcome back for episode 48 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra interview Aidan Muir, an Accredited Practicing Sports Dietitian from Australia and owner of Ideal Nutrition. During this episode Aidan provides his words of expertise and answers a bunch of great listener questions relating to nutrition and health. Topics include:
- Current literature on daily protein recommendations
- Raising testosterone levels after a chronic period of dieting
- Should you do cardio before or after resistance training?
- Discussion on eating carbs late at night
- Does the body adapt/plateau if you eat the same foods everyday?
- Will caloric requirements increase as you put on more muscle mass?
- How does Aidan run his nutrition business?
- Why can some people consume more calories than others?
- How Aidan implements weight cuts with powerlifters and the science behind doing so
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 Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7Cv…disable_polymer=1
Aidan's Website: https://idealnutrition.com.au/aidan-muir/
Aidan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aidan_the_dietitian/

Monday Oct 21, 2019

Welcome back for episode 47 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of great listener questions relating to health, nutrition, fitness, comp prep and more!
- Micronutrient differences between animal and plant foods
- What causes fluid retention in the body? Is there a way to reduce fluid/water retention?
- Thoughts on dry fasting
- Opinions on eating challenges and massive periods of overfeeding - what are the physiological and psychological implications?
- Our current pre and post-workout meals
- Signs that you should end a comp prep
- How we structure our own training programs and recommendations for doing so
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
Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7Cv…disable_polymer=1
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

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