Welcome back for episode 30 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! This week Tyarra and Jack have teamed up with Allen Mao to record a special episode discussing all things comp prep! Allen is both a competitive bodybuilder and renowned online coach at Flex Success, and is currently 9.5 weeks out from his first show of the season. If you are a competitive bodybuilder, coach, or interested in physique sport then this episode is definitely for you! Topics covered in this episode include: - Allen'...
Jul 17, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Welcome back for episode 29 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: - Update on Jack's deload and Tyarra's dieting results - How macros and calories are actually calculated by scientists - Is nicotine gum a safe appetite suppressant? - Nutrition recommendations for natural vs enhanced bodybuilders - Thoughts on vegan meat alternatives - Does eating meat everyday negatively in...
Jul 11, 2019•55 min
Welcome back for episode 28 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack interview Steve Hall, the owner and co-founder of the Revive Stronger coaching business and podcast. Topics Include: - Steve's background story and what got him started in the health and fitness industry - How does Steve currently structure his own training and nutrition, and how has this changed in recent years? - What are Steve's future plans for competing? - Steve's biggest lessons learn...
Jul 06, 2019•58 min
Welcome back for episode 27 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of great questions! Topics include: - Thoughts on carb cycling for a lean bulk - Information on Ashwagandha - How fluffy is "too fluffy" when bulking? - Was the dietetics degree worth the time and money? - Can birth control limit muscle gain? - Perfect scenario for an off season and prep - Diet and training with autoimmune hypothyroidism - How do you choose the right macro ra...
Jun 27, 2019•53 min
Welcome back for episode 26 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a life update after finishing their Masters of Dietetics degree and answer a bunch of great listener questions relating to nutrition! Topics include: - How do you know if you've gone hypoglycaemic during a workout? How do you avoid hypoglycaemia? - Are nutrient information panels accurate? - Apple cider vinegar and "The Mother" - Training vs rest day macros - should your ratios change?...
Jun 20, 2019•54 min
Welcome back for episode 25 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack interview Joey Cantlin, a highly successful and renowned physique coach from Brisbane, Australia. Joey shares his knowledge, experience, and words of wisdom when it comes coaching physique athletes. This is certainly an episode you don't want to miss! Topics covered include: - What got Joey started in the health and fitness industry? - Why did Joey choose physique sport as a career avenue? ...
Jun 12, 2019•58 min
Welcome back for episode 24 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! This week Tyarra and Jack have recorded a special "Comp Prep Themed" episode, answering a bunch of great listener questions relating specifically to competing in bodybuilding! Topics include: - When do you know you're ready to compete? - Qualities of a good coach - Things to consider regarding water, sodium, and diuretics - If you compete does that mean you have an eating disorder? - How do you stop the fear/nerves of getting on...
Jun 03, 2019•47 min
Welcome back for episode 23 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: - Are activated nuts superior to "normal nuts" ? - Should you reduce calories on rest days? - Determining a good point for starting a prep - How to determine carbs on "high" and "low" days in prep - How to make an excel document and which variables should you track? - How much weight should you gain during yo...
May 27, 2019•38 min
Welcome back for episode 22 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a recap of their last show of the season as coaches, including client results and a life update! They also answer a bunch of great listener questions which include: - What are the most underrated foods when it comes to nutritional benefits? - Does fasted cardio really burn more fat? - How to approach training following an injury - Peak week protocols - Mini cuts vs progressive cuts - I...
May 20, 2019•48 min
Welcome back for episode 21 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a recap on their client's results at the Brisbane ICN Classic and answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Biggest lessons learnt as coaches? - What are our qualifications? - Is it bad to get most of your protein intake from protein powder? - If we could go back five years and tell ourselves one thing, what would it be? - Do vegan bodybuilders need to supplement EA...
May 14, 2019•45 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 ...
May 07, 2019•44 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...
Apr 28, 2019•54 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...
Apr 20, 2019•56 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 - S...
Apr 13, 2019•36 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 scie...
Apr 07, 2019•52 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 - Recomm...
Mar 31, 2019•43 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 - ...
Mar 23, 2019•49 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 ...
Mar 16, 2019•34 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?...
Mar 09, 2019•35 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,...
Mar 02, 2019•26 min
Welcome Back For Episode 10 Of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! Double Digits! On this week’s episode Tyarra and Jack give the listeners a life update and answer a BUNCH of great questions! A few of the topics covered include: - Thoughts on pre-workout and caffeine before training during off-season and prep - How to increase maintenance calories during your off-season - Our supplement recommendations - Changes we plan to implement during our next contest prep, and protocols we will keep the ...
Feb 12, 2019•54 min
Welcome Back For Episode 9 Of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! This is an episode you DO NOT WANT TO MISS! If you are a coach, bodybuilder, or interested in physique sports, then this is a must listen for you! On this week's episode, Tyarra and Jack interview Brandon Kempter. Brandon is a professional natural bodybuilder and founder of BK Conditioning. In this episode, Brandon shares a bunch of golden nuggets with the listeners and provides great insight into all aspects of physique sport. S...
Feb 06, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Welcome Back For Episode 8 Of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week’s episode, Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of listener questions! We also discuss a range of topics including: - Myth busting supplemental L-carnitine as a “fat burner” - Pre-workout meals and the implications of training fasted - Our reasoning for tracking macros and macronutrient timing - How to help family members who are susceptible to fad dieting - How much weight we plan to gain before we next compete - In-depth...
Jan 30, 2019•48 min
Welcome Back For Episode 7 Of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode, Tyarra and Jack interview Allen Mao. Allen is a competitive natural bodybuilder, renowned physique coach at Flex Success, and all round great guy! In this episode, the three of us have a chat regarding Allen's competitive background, and what got him into the health and fitness industry as an athlete and coach. If you are interested in physique sports, this episode if definitely for you! We discuss a range...
Jan 23, 2019•48 min
Welcome Back For Episode 6 Of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week’s episode, Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of listener questions and discuss topics including: - Intermittent Fasting - Polyphasic Sleep For Bodybuilders - Greens Powders - Favourite Natty Bodybuilders - Foam Rolling For Recovery - Mini Cuts 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 an...
Jan 16, 2019•44 min
Welcome back for episode 5 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode, Tyarra and Jack give you a recap of their week and answer listener questions! Tyarra goes full-nerd and explains the science behind BCAA supplementation, and why you may want to think twice before consuming this product. Jack and Tyarra also run through their diets and training splits in full detail, giving the listeners a complete run-down of what they eat during the day and the exercises they currently d...
Jan 09, 2019•44 min
Welcome back for episode four of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast and the first episode of 2019! In this episode, Tyarra and Jack fill you in on their past week, including Jack's return to the gym following a four-week break and Tyarra's squat PB. They also share their most significant achievements from 2018, including those from university, comp prep, and working as personal trainers/nutritionists. Tyarra and Jack also share what they learned in 2018, including the mistakes they've made in t...
Jan 02, 2019•41 min
Welcome back for episode 3 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! This week Tyarra and Jack give you the full story on how Jack injured his back, how he's managed his injury both medically and psychologically, and his plan of attack for when he returns to the gym. We also answer a range of listener questions including what our dreams jobs would be and our future plans as physique athletes. We also share our thoughts on FOMO from partying, drinking and taking drugs, our best study tips for how t...
Dec 26, 2018•34 min
Welcome back for episode 2 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week’s episode Jack and Tyarra give you a recap of their week, including the anthropometry course they took over the weekend, where they were taught how to accurately measure skinfolds. They also give you a bit of background on the different types of body composition tests you can undertake, and how to ensure you obtain consistent and reliable results on each. Jack and Tyarra also answer a bunch of listener questions and ...
Dec 20, 2018•48 min
Welcome to the Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! In this first episode Tyarra and Jack explain why they started the podcast, where they plan to take it in the future and what you can expect as a listener. We also give you a little background about ourselves, including our credentials, what got us involved in the health and fitness industry and our future aspirations. We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, tell your friends about the podcast, share it on your soc...
Dec 12, 2018•25 min
