The Bodybuilding Dietitians
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 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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May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019
44 min
Welcome back for episode 20 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a show-day recap from their very first show of the season as coaches, as well as answer a bunch of great listener questions!
Topics covered include:
- Motivation vs Discipline
- Should bodybuilders train in the 1-6 rep range?
- Should insulin resistant individuals follow low-carb diets?
- The positives and negatives of "weight cycling"
- Does caffeine impact the absorption of creatine and does creatine make you bloat?
- The various bodybuilding mistakes we've made
- Do we rotate food with our clients? Do we follow IIFYM?
- Tips for building muscle during Ramadan
- How Tyarra got a massive plasma TV FOR FREE
- The high standard of natural physiques
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
Apr 28, 2019
Apr 28, 2019
53 min
Welcome back for episode 19 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
In this weeks episode Tyarra and Jack cover a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include:
- Do various cooking methods alter the nutritional value of food?
- Thoughts on enhanced bodybuilding - will we stay natural? Will we coach enhanced athletes?
- Thoughts on cheat meals and cheat days
- How did our families respond when we told them we wanted to compete? Were we supported?
- Should you cut out artificial sweeteners in the final weeks of prep?
- Is taking a multivitamin necessary?
- How to "feel" the target muscle during an exercise
- What's the best way to calculate your required calories / macros?
- Pros and cons of cutting bodyweight drastically vs cutting bodyweight slowly
- Tips for dealing with late night snacking
- Quick and efficient meal prep ideas
- Setting realistic expectations for building muscle
- Recommendations for purchasing drug-free supplements
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
Apr 20, 2019
Apr 20, 2019
55 min
Welcome back for episode 18 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack interview Dr.Gabrielle Fundaro. Gabrielle has a PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, a Bachelor of Science in Exercise, Sport and Health Education, she is an ISSN Sports Nutritionist and a nutrition coach at Renaissance Periodization.
Gabrielle has made a name for herself in the health and fitness industry as an evidence-based, gut science professional. In this episode she provides a wealth of information and incredibly-thoughtful answers to various topics including:
- What is the microbiome? What constitutes a healthy gut?
- Difference between prebiotics and probiotics
- The implications of following a "carnivore diet" on the gut microbiome, and how this compares to following a diet high in plant foods
- The link between food intake, the microbiome, and mental health
- How exercise influences the gut microbiome
- Can a diet high in plant foods and fibre cause gastric distress and impair nutrient absorbion?
- FODMAPs
- Explanation and discussion of various types of artificial sweeteners
- The common ingredients in "Gut Health" supplements and whether they truly support health
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
Gabrielle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaminphd/?hl=en
Gabrielle RP Strength: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/team-member/gabrielle-fundaro
Tyarra's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Jack's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
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Apr 13, 2019
Apr 13, 2019
35 min
Welcome back for episode 17 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
In this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer listener questions from Instagram and bust a bunch of great nutrition and health myths!
Topics included are:
- Glucose Disposal Agents (GDAs) - do they actually work?
- Thoughts on magnesium, potassium and omega 3 supplementation
- Can fat cells store water? Is this the reason your scale weight isn't dropping?
- Tips for coping with high food intakes and GI distress while bulking
- Supplementing beetroot juice concentrate, performance benefits + epic pumps
- Digestive enzyme supplements and whether or not they work
- Facts on organic farming
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
Apr 7, 2019
Apr 7, 2019
52 min
Welcome back for episode 16 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
If you're a physique competitor or interested in sports nutrition this is certainly an episode you DON'T want to miss!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack interview Jackson Peos. Jackson is a PHD candidate at the University of Western Australia, completing his PHD in the area of diet breaks and intermittent dieting. Jackson is also a competitive physique athlete and boxer, with a strong passion for nutrition and exercise science.
In this episode Jackson tells the listeners about his competitive and academic background, and how through determination he ended up where he is today. Jackson also dives deep into the literature surrounding refeeds, diet breaks, and goes into depth on what his own PHD study entails. Jackson also speaks about how to implement diet breaks in practice and the rationale for doing so. Additionally, Jackson describes the key findings from his recent review paper written with Eric Helms, Layne Norton and Andrew Galpin, covering intermittent dieting and considerations for athletes. For free access to this paper, please see the link below:
Intermittent Dieting: Theoretical Considerations for the Athlete
https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/7/1/22/htm
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
Jackson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonpeos/?hl=en
Tyarra's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Jack's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
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Mar 31, 2019
Mar 31, 2019
42 min
Welcome back for episode 15 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
In this episode Tyarra and Jack do another "Sports Nutrition" theme, answering a bunch of great questions related to optimising performance through nutrition!
Topics covered include:
- Intraworkout supplementation, is there a benefit to cluster dextrin?
- Sodium Bicarbonate supplementation before a high-lactate race
- Is coffee or pre workout superior for performance?
- Fat recommendations for pre and post-workout meals
- Recommendations for training when sick
- How do you know if you're under eating?
- How important are peri-workout carbs for fat loss?
- Are BCAA's as bad as the research says?
- Experience with nootropics
- The importance of sodium for athletes and why you shouldn't fear salt
- Feeling good eating 150 + grams of fibre per day
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
Mar 23, 2019
Mar 23, 2019
48 min
Welcome back for episode 14 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
In this episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of listener questions from Instagram! Topics covered include:
-Exceeding your recommended sugar intake on My Fitness Pal - is this an issue?
- Where do carbohydrates "go" when glycogen stores are full?
- De novo lipogeneis - can humans convert carbohydrates into fat?
- What's the optimal amount of calories to drop when you hit a plateau in prep?
- Building muscle on keto vs carbs
- Favourite muscle group to train and why
- Progressive overload vs muscle confusion
- Advice for eating well and exercising while balancing shift work
- Our Masters of Dietetics placement experiences
- Are full body workouts just for newbies?
- Is there such thing as too much protein?
- Reverse diet vs Recovery diet
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
Mar 16, 2019
Mar 16, 2019
34 min
Welcome back for episode 13 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this weeks episode Tyarra and Jack do some myth busting! Tune in to hear evidence-based answers to all the crazy fads, trends, and claims that are often boasted in the health and fitness industry - WE'RE HERE TO GIVE YOU THE TRUTH!
Topics covered include:
- "Magical" apple cider vinegar
- "Miracle" celery juice
- The anabolic window
- Eating carbs after dark
- Body fat spot reduction
- The importance of meal timing
- Fasting myths & 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
Mar 9, 2019
Mar 9, 2019
35 min
Welcome Back For Episode 12 Of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this weeks episode, Tyarra and Jack give a recap of their week and answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics covered include:
- Tracking macros, raw vs cooked weight?
- Thoughts on implementing intra-workout carbohydrates
- Can you lose fat and build muscle at the same time?
- Artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols and their influence on health
- How much does the back arch during bench influence chest development?
- How much of a surplus do you need to be in to build muscle?
- Is there such thing as too much fibre?
- How to assess your squat form
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
Mar 2, 2019
Mar 2, 2019
26 min
Welcome Back For Episode 11 Of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a recap of their amazing trip to Thailand and share a bunch of funny travel stories. They also give the listeners a life update on starting their first week (OF THEIR FINAL SEMESTER) of university before graduating as dietitians!
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