Welcome back for episode 59 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of great listener questions relating to nutrition, health, fitness and bodybuilding. Topics include: - How do you determine how many carbs to eat in peak week? - Will exercise influence blood test results? - Why the scale is a very useful tool and shouldn't be feared - If you overeat one day, should you undereat the next day? - How important is peri-workout protein and nutrie...
Jan 22, 2020•44 min
Welcome to the first episode of Tyarra's new miniseries documenting her 2020 comp prep journey! Tyarra is currently six weeks out from her first show of the season and has decided to record an episode each week documenting her prep in detail, including her experiences competing in six different shows and three federations! As well, Tyarra plans to go into great depth on her plan of attack for each week, including training, nutrition, learning experiences, "comp feels" and emotions, peak week pla...
Jan 20, 2020•58 min
Welcome back for episode 58 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! In this jam-packed episode Tyarra and Jack discuss various topics relating to nutrition, health and fitness and bust some great myths! Topics include: - The difference between overtraining vs overreaching - Think twice before replacing your whey with collagen - Does drinking water with a meal influence digestion? - Our honest opinion on superfoods - Thoughts on competing if you have an eating disorder history - What is cellulite...
Jan 15, 2020•42 min
Welcome back for episode 57 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast - the first episode of 2020! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of great listener questions relating to health, nutrition and fitness. Topics include: - How many calories do you need to build muscle? - Determining whether you're actually in a calorie surplus or deficit - Comparison in the fitness industry - Is it okay to eat meals late at night? - Have we ever suffered sleep deprivation? - How to build muscle a...
Jan 02, 2020•44 min
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 con...
Dec 26, 2019•43 min
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 i...
Dec 18, 2019•49 min
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 - O...
Dec 11, 2019•43 min
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...
Nov 28, 2019•45 min
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...
Nov 22, 2019•47 min
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 ...
Nov 11, 2019•45 min
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 ...
Nov 07, 2019•55 min
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 di...
Oct 28, 2019•42 min
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 y...
Oct 24, 2019•52 min
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 ...
Oct 21, 2019•51 min
Welcome back for episode 46 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap of the Australian ICN Nationals bodybuilding show, as well as a life update and answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics covered include: - Considerations for taking a “salt shot” pre-workout - During a cut, should you bring your calories back up to maintenance when you deload? - Advice for mentally transitioning from dieting to gaining weight - Dealing with anxiety d...
Oct 17, 2019•48 min
Welcome back for episode 45 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give an exciting life update and answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - What happens to the body when you fast for 7 days straight? - Should you take ice baths during peak week? - Tips to stand out on stage - Do we drink caffeine everyday? Can you develop a caffeine tolerance? - Tips for tracking macros when you're just starting out +++ LOTS MORE Thank you again for t...
Oct 07, 2019•48 min
Welcome back for episode 44 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra answer a bunch of great listener questions and discuss various topics relating to nutrition, fitness, comp prep, health and more! - Is there a nutritional difference between fresh and frozen vegetables? - Why do you pee more when dieting? - Should you "count" the carbs from vegetables? - Important lifestyle habits to form before you compete - How does the gut influence overall health and fi...
Oct 01, 2019•42 min
Welcome back for episode 43 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a life update and a recap on the recent ICN Brisbane Classic show. Plus, they answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Pros and cons of having a full rest week from the gym post-comp - Thoughts on tracking "exercise calories" on My Fitness Pal and smart watches - How "full" can muscle glycogen stores be while still losing body fat? - Reverse dieting and fighting th...
Sep 25, 2019•50 min
Welcome back for episode 42 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 (get ready for a few laughs!) Topics include: - Update on Tyarra's prep and Jack's decision to do a mini-cut - What are the signs that you should commence a mini-cut? - Discussion on using laxatives when dieting - Difference between constant tension and mechanical tension - why does Tyarra reset with her reps and isn't solely...
Sep 17, 2019•52 min
Welcome back for episode 41 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! This week Tyarra and Jack were privileged to interview special guest Alicia Gowans. Alicia is currently the 3 x reigning World Champion for WBFF Fitness 35 + , and is a leading role model in the health and fitness industry. During this episode Alicia goes into great detail on various topics and shares her words of wisdom. Discussion points include: - Alicia's academic and sporting background - How Alicia climbed the ladder to be...
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 18 min
Welcome back for episode 40 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 discussed include: - When you apply oils to your skin, can this be absorbed as calories and utilised in the body as energy? - Is there a limit to the maximum amount of sugar you should consume per day for health? - What's the most common mistakes we see people make with their nutrition? - Can you eat too much fruit? S...
Sep 08, 2019•50 min
Welcome back for episode 39 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! This week Jack and Tyarra discussed various topics surrounding nutrition, health, exercise, bodybuilding and comp prep, including: - Pros and cons of ketogenic dieting during comp prep - When deloading during a mass, should you eat at maintenance calories or in a surplus? - Nutrition and training recommendations for breast augmentation surgery - How can you deal with emotional imbalances during comp prep? - Is fish oil essential...
Sep 03, 2019•45 min
Welcome back for episode 38 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! Topics for this week's episode include: - Exciting announcement on our new website - A break-down of Tyarra's plan of attack for competing in 2020 - Discussion on the importance of training abs in isolation - What's the upper limit for protein intake per meal? What happens if you eat "too much" protein? - What are our top three vitamin supplement recommendations? - Meal timing and splitting up your weight training and cardio ses...
Aug 30, 2019•45 min
Welcome back for episode 37 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of great listener questions and discuss various topics relating to health, nutrition and bodybuilding. - Why did we decide to pursue bodybuilding? - Are there negative health effects to consuming 0.5g/kg of fat per day? - Thoughts on high carb, low fat diets - Insulin resistance explained and how to identify if you are insulin resistant - Is it safe to consume expired protein...
Aug 26, 2019•48 min
Welcome back for episode 36 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of great listener questions and discuss various topics. - Discussion and potential theories behind increased flatulence during prep and prolonged dieting periods - What would we tell our pre-comp prep selves now after competing? - After a mini cut, should you go to maintenance calories or a surplus? - Best exercises for the front delts - is training them necessary? - VPA reco...
Aug 22, 2019•35 min
Welcome back for episode 35 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: - Thoughts on "macro banking" - Discussion on calculating protein requirements - should you use total bodyweight or kilograms of FFM? - Pros and cons of getting ready early for a show - what do we recommend? - What's the difference between BMR and RMR? - Which myth about food bothers us the most as dietitians...
Aug 18, 2019•45 min
Welcome back for episode 34 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give an exciting life update and answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Is cardio necessary during comp prep? - Is green tea an effective fat burner? - Why you should reconsider supplementing Vitamin C - Signs a competitor is ready to move into the another division (e.g. bikini into fitness) - Athletes we look up to and why - How would we advise competitors to mentall...
Aug 13, 2019•48 min
Welcome back for episode 33 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of great listener questions and discuss various topics on nutrition, health and training. Topics include: - Honest opinions on the anti-diet culture - Is tracking your nutrition necessary when you're training hard? - How many sets should you perform per muscle group per week to maximize hypertrophy? - What is junk volume training? - Discussion on binge eating during prep - Sh...
Aug 05, 2019•51 min
Welcome back for episode 32 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack had the pleasure of interviewing Jason Woodforth, the president of ICN here in Queensland, Australia. If you are a past, current, or future competitor with ICN or any other bodybuilding federation, this is certainly an episode you'll want to listen to start to finish! Topics include: - What got Jason started in the health and fitness industry, and how did he become the president of ICN QLD?...
Jul 29, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Welcome back for episode 31 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode MASTER Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics Include: - Signs that you need to deload, and ways to structure a deload - Should you count fiber in your macros? Does it contribute to energy intake? - Digestion rate of fruits vs refined grains - is there a difference? - How do you get your bowels moving in prep? - Do testosterone boosters work? - How meticulous are we with trackin...
Jul 24, 2019•50 min
