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

Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Welcome back for episode 186 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of listener questions! Topics include:
- Can you build the same amount of muscle training for strength and not hypertrophy?
- Is it normal to have less bowel movements when you lower your food intake?
- Can you calorie cycle in a building phase?
- Can a meal plan approach produce greater results both on and off season?
- Is training or nutrition more difficult?
- Is bodybuilding healthy long-term?
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

Saturday Jul 22, 2023
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
Welcome back for episode 185 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give the listeners a life update and chat about a bunch of different topics including their prep plans for 2024, thoughts on WBFF as a bodybuilding federation, whether it's mandatory to always have a strong mind-muscle connection for compound movements, first timers turning pro and much, much more!
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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VPA 10% off codes used at checkout:
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TYARRA
Jack

Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Welcome back for episode 184 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of listener questions! Topics include:
- How to stop comparing your food, macros and calories to other people
- How long should a workout realistically take? How long do we train for?
- Thoughts on only consuming vegetables for carbohydrates during a mini-cut
- How much fibre is too much fibre?
- The potential cons of high fibre diets
- Our top ten exercises
- Will we be making a return to YouTube?
- How to determine post-show calories
- IG Threads
- How to make the BEST cream of wheat
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:
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TYARRA
Jack

Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Welcome back for episode 183 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of listener questions! Topics include:
- How to estimate the calories in a meal when eating at a restaurant
- How we estimate the macros in meals out
- How many calories should you eat over your maintenance for a lean bulk?
- How much fat gain is expected if you want to minimise fat gain and focus on growing muscle during a lean bulk?
- What rate of gain during a lean bulk would you expect for a lifter with 30+ years experience?
- Why do some athletes increase fats and decrease carbs on rest days?
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

Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Welcome back for episode 182 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack are back talking about their recent holiday overseas and their experience with taking an extended break away from training, tracking macros, and overall "being bodybuilders". Tune in to hear about their insights into what it was like to exercise and eat intuitively and how they're feeling re-entering into the bodybuilding world post-holiday.
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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VPA 10% off codes used at checkout:
www.vpa.com.au/
TYARRA
Jack

Sunday May 21, 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
Welcome back for episode 181 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of listener questions! Topics include:
- Would we rather eliminate meat or dairy from our diets?
- Is it necessary to exclude dairy from your diet in comp prep?
- Our biggest regrets
- Will Jack ever compete in IFBB?
- What is the GOAT takeaway?
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

Sunday May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
Welcome back for episode 180 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a life update and give a brief recap on ICN Nationals for Season A! They also talk in depth about having realistic expectations as a first time competitor and their opinions on having the immediate desire to turn pro. They also talk about Jack's recent minicut experience, navigating strength loss during a dieting phase and much, much more!
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:
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TYARRA
Jack

Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Welcome back for episode 179 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a life update on their training and nutrition and work thus far in 2023! Jack talks about his current mini-cut approach and methods for achieving rapid weight loss, they both talk about applying "balance" and travel in their lives being online coaches, and Tyarra talks about her draft plans for taking a new approach to how she will conduct her next context prep in 2024 plus much, MUCH more!
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:
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TYARRA
Jack

Sunday Mar 26, 2023
Sunday Mar 26, 2023
Welcome back for episode 178 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack discuss the following topics:
- How to grow your butt
- How to grow your glutes without growing your quads and hamstrings
- What we eat for breakfast
- The pros and cons of competing in Season A vs Season B
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

Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Welcome back for episode 177 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack discuss the following topics:
- Why do competitors follow high carb diets and not high fat diets?
- The benefits of consuming more carbohydrates as a bodybuilder
- Do we advocate for maintenance phases?
- What to track during a maintenance phase and how to make it successful
- Should you implement refeed days during prep?
- The pros & cons of refeeds
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
