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The Bodybuilding Dietitians

The Bodybuilding Dietitianswww.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Welcome to The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! Here you will be joined by your hosts Tyarra Nelson and Jack Radford-Smith, two passionate Dietitians, Nutrition and Exercise Scientists, and physique competitors from Australia. Tune into the podcast for insight into the bodybuilding lifestyle, including our journeys on and off the stage, evidence-based discussions on nutrition and exercise, as well as for a range of guest interviews with professionals in the health and fitness industry. We hope you enjoy!
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Episodes

#74 Staying Lean Without Tracking, Plant Protein, Food Intolerances, How Many Steps Is Too Many?

On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - The relationship between creatine and ATP - Can you do too many steps? - Best way to stay lean without tracking nutrition? - Soy and vegan protein powders - Can you develop food intolerances to foods you eat everyday? - Discussion on re-comping - should you maintain, lose, or gain weight? Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if...

May 27, 202040 min

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 6 - Overcoming Disordered Eating, Changing Training Mid-Mesocycle AND MORE

Welcome back for episode 6 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra talk about their past week and have discussions about changing their training programs mid-mesocycle and histories of disordered eating. 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 be...

May 22, 202035 min

#73 Mercury In Fish, Questioning The Necessity Of Pre-Workouts, Do We Track Our Sugar Intake?

On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Mercury levels in fish, is it safe to eat canned tuna everyday? - Are pre-workouts necessary? - Opinions on five training days and two consecutive rest days - Do we calculate / track our sugar intake? - After a minicut, should you reverse diet or maintain? - How to know if you have an intolerance to high fat foods - Is it a bad idea to eat high-volume foods during your improvement sea...

May 19, 202044 min

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 5 - Training To Failure, ISO Life, Will We Ever Go Vegan?

Welcome back for episode 5 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra talk about their past week of training and nutrition, plus discuss various topics relating to failure training, becoming vegans AND 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 b...

May 15, 202041 min

#72 High-Fructose Diets, Coaching Endo, Meso and Ectomorphs, Is Bodybuilding Healthy?

On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Is fructose more easily converted to fat tissue than glucose? - Who is the most difficult to prep out of ecto, meso, and endomorphs? - How to approximate and adjust maintenance calories during prep - Advice for managing chronically sore muscle groups - Thoughts on metabolic flexibility and the capacity to switch between fuel sources - Do we recommend JUST tracking HBV protein sources ...

May 13, 202051 min

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 4 - Broken Teeth, Deloads, Unexpected Weight Gain AND MORE

Welcome back for episode 4 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra talk about their past week of training, nutrition, body composition changes, breaking teeth and much, much 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 mor...

May 08, 202030 min

#71 Iron Supplementation, Choosing Which Federation To Compete With, Eat More and Decrease Cardio?

Welcome back for episode 71 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Iron supplementation - Thoughts and advice for competitors preparing for Season B 2020 - Is there an optimal time during the day to consume fat? - Should you change your calories and macros every day/week based off your expenditure? - If we could only eat one protein, carb and fat source for the rest of our lives, wha...

May 06, 202046 min

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 3 - Full Day Of Eating, Skinfold Results AND MORE

Welcome back for episode #3 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a life update, talk about their recent skinfold results and current body compositions, plus go in depth on a full day of eating and much, much 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 ...

Apr 30, 202040 min

#70 Post-Show Recovery Strategies With The Physique Coach, Kyle Webber

Welcome back for episode 70 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack interview Kyle Webber. Kyle is an Accredited Sports Nutritionist, physique coach and bodybuilder who has a strong passion for ensuring his athletes have a positive experience throughout their entire comp prep journey. Kyle also places a large emphasis on the importance of psychology when it comes to transitioning out of a comp prep into recovery and "normal" life. Tune into this episode to ...

Apr 28, 202056 min

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 2 - We've Decided When To Compete

Welcome back for episode #2 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give an exciting announcement for when they plan to compete in 2021, including a breakdown of their comp prep outlines and other life updates. 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...

Apr 22, 202030 min

#69 Losing Stubborn Body Fat, Considerations Before Coaching Yourself, Opinions On OMAD Diets

Welcome back for episode 69 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Should you compete at a young age for the experience, or wait for a few years to further develop your physique? - What makes a great bodybuilder? - Opinions on the OMAD (one meal a day) diet - If we could only eat one meal for the rest of our lives, what would it be? - Tips and advice for coaching yourself - Is there ...

Apr 19, 202045 min

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 1 - Improvement Season Update

Welcome to a new series starting on The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast - "ROAD TO 2021" Tune in and follow along with this series to hear weekly updates on Jack and Tyarra's journeys to stage! These two will be sharing all the details when it comes to their training, nutrition, mindset and learning experiences throughout their improvement season and 2021 competitive season. We hope you enjoy! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you w...

Apr 14, 202042 min

#68 Interview With Alex Thomas, President Of Sports Nutrition Australia

Welcome back for episode 68 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra interview Alex Thomas, the President of Sports Nutrition Australia (SNA). Alex Thomas is not only an experienced Clinical Accredited Sports Nutritionist, he is also the Australian Ambassador of the ISSN (International Society of Sports Nutrition), and was one of the first qualified CISSN in the country. He is co-creator of the Metabolic Health Screen, and is passionate about up-skilling Per...

Apr 10, 20201 hr 1 min

#67 Building Your Own Gym, High Carb Diets, And Why You Might Always Feel Hungry

Welcome back for episode 67 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Helpful tips for setting up a home workout plan and home gym with minimal equipment - Should sedentary individuals follow a high carb or high fat diet? - Reasons why you might always feel hungry - Does hypnosis work for weight loss? Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly ap...

Apr 01, 202042 min

2020 Comp Prep Miniseries Episode 10 - I Didn't Expect It To End Like This

Welcome back to The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! For this episode you are joined by Tyarra for the final podcast of her 2020 Comp Prep Miniseries. 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:...

Mar 29, 202048 min

#66 How To Keep Your Gains During COVID-19

Welcome Back For Episode 66 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack discuss various topics surrounding COVID-19, nutrition, training and health. - Tips for effective home workouts and modifying your nutrition during COVID-19 - Are expensive protein powders superior to standard protein powders? - Which foods are high in potassium and low in fructose if you are fructose intolerant? - If we could only eat one food for the rest of our lives, what would it be? -...

Mar 22, 202039 min

2020 Comp Prep Miniseries Episode 9 - ARNOLD CLASSIC AUSTRALIA CANCELLED

Welcome back for episode 9 of Tyarra's 2020 comp prep miniseries! On this week's episode Tyarra talks about the tragic cancellation of the Arnold Classic Australia, and her plans for continuing to move forward with her competitive season now that she's reverse dieting. 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 peo...

Mar 16, 202047 min

#65 Paleo Diets, Managing Cravings, Skinfolds vs DEXA vs Inbody Scans, Why GMO Foods Are Good

Welcome back for episode 65 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 comp prep! Topics include: - How does alcohol consumption influence the metabolism of other nutrients? - How can you manage food cravings during prep? - Should you track fiber? - Our opinions and advice for using Skinfolds, Dexa and InBody Scans to track body composition change - Thoughts on the Paleo diet...

Mar 12, 202040 min

2020 Comp Prep Miniseries Episode 8 - Determined To Keep Improving

Welcome back for episode 8 of Tyarra's 2020 comp prep miniseries! On this week's episode Tyarra talks about how she's feeling being 12 days out from the Arnold Classic Australia, and her mindset moving forward her next five shows of the season! As well, Tyarra gives a detailed physique update and discusses the points she's working to improve. 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 rati...

Mar 08, 202054 min

#64 Does Building Muscle Actually Increase Metabolism? How To Choose A Quality Coach AND MORE

Welcome back for episode 64 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of questions relating to fitness, nutrition, health and comp prep! Topics include: - Does it make a difference if you do all your daily steps at once vs spreading them throughout the day? - Does having more muscle REALLY increase your metabolism? - How early should you get in contact with a coach? - Qualities to look for in a comp prep coach - How often do we drink alcohol? -...

Mar 04, 202038 min

2020 Comp Prep Miniseries Episode 7 - IFBB QLD SHOW DAY RECAP

Welcome back for episode 7 of Tyarra's 2020 comp prep miniseries! On this week's episode Tyarra talks about her experience competing with the IFBB for the first time, including the lessons she's learnt and her mindset moving forward. 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...

Mar 01, 202052 min

2020 Comp Prep Miniseries Episode 6 - IT'S PEAK WEEK!

Welcome back for episode 6 of Tyarra's 2020 Comp Prep Miniseries! On this week's episode Tyarra talks about her recent spontaneous feature in the news paper, as well as a detailed physique update and her game plan for peak 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 bett...

Feb 23, 202050 min

#63 Dieting and Water Retention, Calories Burnt Standing vs Sitting, Are Your Supplements Drug-Free?

Welcome back for episode 63 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer plenty of great listener questions and discuss various topics relating to nutrition, health, fitness and bodybuilding. Topics include: - Do you burn more calories sitting or standing? - Is fluid retention during a dieting phase normal? - Should you track fish oil capsules? - How can you guarantee your supplements don't contain banned substances? - Discussion on fat intakes for males ...

Feb 19, 202043 min

2020 Comp Prep Miniseries Episode 5 - High Carb Days Make A Difference

Welcome back for episode 5 of Tyarra's 2020 Comp Prep Miniseries! On this week's episode Tyarra talks about how she's feeling being 13 days out from her first IFBB competition, and shares detailed updates on changes to her physique and how she responded to her recent macro cut. 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...

Feb 16, 202037 min

#62 Interview with Joey Cantlin - Comp Prep Q & A

Welcome back for episode 62 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack were once again joined by Joey Cantlin, a highly-renowned physique coach and Accredited Sports Nutritionist in the Australian fitness community (previous episode #25). Topics covered in this episode include: - Joey's experience working as a judge for ICN India - Joey's personal and career goals for 2020 - Joey's current training regime and plans for competing in the future - If Joey were to...

Feb 12, 20201 hr 2 min

2020 Comp Prep Miniseries Episode 4 - Wanting Results More Than Food

Welcome back for episode 4 of Tyarra's 2020 Comp Prep Miniseries! On this week's episode Tyarra talks about how she's feeling being 20 days out from her first IFBB competition, and shares some very honest insights and opinions when it comes to nutrition and mindset. 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...

Feb 09, 202043 min

#61 Coaching Yourself, Vegan vs Whey Protein, Why Feeling Bloated Is Normal AND MORE

Welcome back for episode 61 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra discuss various topics and answer plenty of listener questions relating to comp prep, health, nutrition and fitness! Topics include: - Which factors should you consider before coaching yourself? - What's the difference between vegan and whey protein powder? - Tips on balancing more and less nutritious foods when caloric intake is high - Grooming advice for male competitors - Are there any s...

Feb 06, 202047 min

2020 Comp Prep Miniseries Episode 3 - Paying Very Close Attention To My Physique

Welcome back for episode 3 of Tyarra's comp prep miniseries! In this week's episode Tyarra talks about how she's feeling being 27 days out from the first IFBB show of her life! As well, she goes into detail about keeping a "physique journal" and the reasoning for doing so. Additionally, she gives a life update and talks about all things nutrition, training, work, body composition and life! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would...

Feb 02, 202043 min

#60 Jason Woodforth ICN QLD President - Talking All Things Fascia Release and Comp Prep

Welcome back for episode 60 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack are once again joined by Jason Woodforth, the QLD ICN President (previous episodes #32 and #52). In this episode Jason goes into great detail on the benefits of fascia release, and shares his client experiences and success stories. As well, he provides valuable recommendations for competitors when it comes to relieving muscular tightness, which has the potential to translate into improved g...

Jan 31, 20201 hr 14 min

2020 Comp Prep Miniseries Episode 2 - Five Weeks Out IFBB QLD

Welcome back for episode 2 of Tyarra's comp prep miniseries! In this week's episode Tyarra talks about her mentality toward adhering to and sustaining a long-term diet, and how weight loss has impacted her training performance. As well, Tyarra talks about her diet in great detail, including the foods she eats and her rationale behind incorporating high and low carbohydrate days. Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please sub...

Jan 26, 202056 min
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