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Jack Radford-Smith
October 5, 2023

How To Accurately Track Your Macros

Jack Radford-Smith
October 5, 2023

We’re here to help set things straight with a few of our top tips for tracking as correctly as possible. This will ensure that if you invest time and effort into tracking your food, you will obtain a higher return on that investment in the form of accurate data and results!

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Jack Radford-Smith
September 29, 2023

The Core Principles Of Bodybuilding Success

Jack Radford-Smith
September 29, 2023

What are the core principles of bodybuilding success?

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Jack Radford-Smith
September 19, 2023

Maturing As A Physique Athlete - Pro Vs Amateur

Jack Radford-Smith
September 19, 2023

The maturity of a physique athlete can dictate their attitude and behaviours displayed in comp prep.

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Jack Radford-Smith
September 13, 2023

How To Lose Fat While Maintaining Your Muscle

Jack Radford-Smith
September 13, 2023

It takes immense effort, time, strategy and dedication to acquire new skeletal tissue during building phases. Lifters should want to preserve this lean mass at all costs when they decide to enter into a cutting phase.

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Jack Radford-Smith
August 30, 2023

The Secret To Dieting Success - Lower Your Food Focus

Jack Radford-Smith
August 30, 2023

Swipe through the above to determine where you land on the “food focus scale”. Let us know what you would define as a sweet spot for having the perfect degree of food focus?

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Jack Radford-Smith
August 24, 2023

5 Reasons Why You're Not Losing Weight

Jack Radford-Smith
August 24, 2023

Five common reasons why you are not losing weight!

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Jack Radford-Smith
August 20, 2023

Are Protein Bars Actually Good For You?

Jack Radford-Smith
August 20, 2023

A convenient, high-protein snack? Or an expensive, gut-aching candy bar with above-average protein?

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Jack Radford-Smith
August 10, 2023

8 Mistakes Bodybuilders Make In Contest Prep

Jack Radford-Smith
August 10, 2023

Number 7 is more common than you think…

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Jack Radford-Smith
August 3, 2023

Bodybuilding Peak Week: Water & Sodium Manipulation

Jack Radford-Smith
August 3, 2023

How should I bodybuilder manipulate their water and sodium intake in peak week? Find out here!

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Jack Radford-Smith
July 17, 2023

How To Calculate Your Daily Calorie Intake

Jack Radford-Smith
July 17, 2023

How to calculate your daily calorie requirements for weight loss, weight gain and bodyweight maintenance!

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Jack Radford-Smith
July 17, 2023

How To Get Enough Iron & Calcium In Your Diet

Jack Radford-Smith
July 17, 2023

This is how you can meet your iron and calcium requirements through food alone!

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Jack Radford-Smith
June 27, 2023

Top 12 Pre Workout Supplements In Australia (Ranked By Price)

Jack Radford-Smith
June 27, 2023

Check out 12 of the top pre-workout supplements in Australia!

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Jack Radford-Smith
June 27, 2023

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Supplements

Jack Radford-Smith
June 27, 2023

Being in the habit of taking your supplements daily is one thing, but maximising their efficacy often requires additional planning and attention to detail.

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Jack Radford-Smith
June 27, 2023

Healthy Low Calorie Oatmeal Recipe

Jack Radford-Smith
June 27, 2023

Check out these delicious breakfast oatmeal recipes!

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Jack Radford-Smith
May 2, 2023

Australia's Best Breakfast Cereals

Jack Radford-Smith
May 2, 2023

Which are Australia’s top breakfast cereals?

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Jack Radford-Smith
May 2, 2023

Dieting Habits That Are Holding You Back

Jack Radford-Smith
May 2, 2023

It can be tempting to try to dodge the “suck” that comes with the territory of competing in bodybuilding.
However, as the saying goes, “for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction”.

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Jack Radford-Smith
May 2, 2023

Top 5 Nutrition Facts You Should Know About

Jack Radford-Smith
May 2, 2023

We’d all like to think that we’re “know-t’alls” when it comes to nutrition… but are we?

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Jack Radford-Smith
April 3, 2023

How To Save Money On Groceries

Jack Radford-Smith
April 3, 2023

Meal prep in general is a long-term time saver AND cost saver when compared to the accumulation of standing in takeaway lines and/or purchasing from restaurants.

However, within meal prep there are also time-saving options… although you can expect to pay a price for the added convenience.

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Jack Radford-Smith
April 3, 2023

How To Prepare For A Bodybuilding Competition

Jack Radford-Smith
April 3, 2023

The most underrated phase in bodybuilding.

As the saying goes: “Poor preparation equals poor performance.”

Not only does this statement hold true for comp prep, however it also pertains to the “pre-prep” phase.

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Jack Radford-Smith
March 23, 2023

Your Guide To Mini-Cuts - Faster Fat Loss!

Jack Radford-Smith
March 23, 2023

Are mini-cuts the new “sexy” way to diet?

While they may sound enticing at face value, there are a variety of factors you need to consider before attempting to embark on a mini-cut.

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The harsher the prep, the harder the rebound.

A new qualitative study from Buechel et al. (2025) reveals what many athletes already know, but don’t voice enough, recovery after comp prep can be more confronting than the prep itself.

This pape
Your mindset can make or break your success and longevity in bodybuilding.

Bodybuilding isn’t just a physiological sport. It’s a psychological one.

Two athletes can follow the same protocol and end up with completely different outcomes.
Bodybuilding isn’t just a two-phase sport of comp prep and off-season.

As shown in the infographic above, physique athletes should cycle through four distinct phases, all of which serve a unique physiological, psychological, and developmental
Pink salt is fantastic…

At giving you salt.

Although, when it comes to contributing useful amounts of other essential minerals like potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron or manganese, the data is overwhelmingly underwhelming.

The key distinct
We’re excited to introduce Lauren, our newest dietitian joining The Bodybuilding Dietitians team!

Lauren is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and natural IFBB bikini athlete who blends expert nutrition knowledge with firsthand physique coachi
If your deficit “isn’t working”, you could just be eating more than you think.

It’s incredibly common to feel stuck, dieting perfectly on paper, yet watching the scale refuse to budge. When this happens, the mind immediately
Don’t let poor fuelling be the bottleneck of your progress.

You can have the perfect training program, great execution, and the best intentions, but if you’re consistently under-fuelled or poorly fuelled, your performance and progress wi
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Reverse Dieting vs Recovery Dieting: What Actually Works After a Competition Prep?

New research shows why post-show recovery is often harder than prep for physique athletes. Learn how hunger, body image, and rebound are influenced by low energy availability.

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The Mindset Shift Every Bodybuilder Must Make to Succeed Long-Term

Discover how mindset influences bodybuilding success. Learn the traits that separate less mature athletes from experienced competitors and how to develop long-term resilience.

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How to Structure Your Year as a Physique Athlete (The 4 Essential Phases)

Learn the four essential phases of a physique athlete, consisting of off-season, pre-prep, comp prep, and recovery, and how each stage contributes to long-term bodybuilding progress.

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Is Pink Salt Really Healthier? Evidence Says Otherwise

Pink Himalayan salt contains trace minerals, but does it meaningfully improve your health? Learn what the science shows about pink salt, iodine, and mineral intake.

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Why Your Calorie Deficit Isn’t Working: The Hidden Calories Blocking Fat Loss

Struggling to lose weight even though you’re “perfectly” sticking to your calories? Small tracking mistakes can erase a calorie deficit without you realising. Learn the top hidden calorie culprits and how to fix them for consistent fat loss.

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What to Eat Before Training: Pre-Workout Nutrition Guide for Meal Timing and Digestion

Learn exactly what to eat before a workout for better performance, energy, and muscle gain. A simple evidence-based guide to pre-workout meal timing and fuel choices.

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Peak Week, Training, and Nutrition Mistakes That Sabotage Your Prep

A breakdown of the most damaging contest prep errors across nutrition, training, recovery, and peak week. Understand what undermines your physique and how to avoid it.

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How to Fix the Most Common Macro Tracking Mistakes

Learn the three simple but powerful steps that dramatically improve macro tracking accuracy. Discover how raw weight, accurate entries, and grams can make your nutrition tracking more reliable and help you reach your physique goals faster.

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The Science of Muscle Retention: How to Keep Your Gains During a Calorie Deficit

Want to lose fat without losing muscle? Learn the science-backed strategies to maintain lean mass while dieting, including ideal protein intake, training intensity, recovery, and rate of weight loss. Protect your gains and get leaner, stronger, and healthier.

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How Fast Should You Bulk or Cut? Evidence-Based Guidelines

Discover the science-backed “sweet spot” for how fast you should gain or lose weight. Learn why moving too quickly or too slowly can compromise muscle growth, fat loss, and performance, and how to find your ideal rate of progress.

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Do You Really Need to Track Your Macros? Understanding When Precision Matters

Not everyone needs to track every gram to make progress. In this article, we explore how the degree of nutrition tracking precision should scale with your goals, experience, and lifestyle. Learn when detailed macro tracking is useful, when mindful eating is enough, and how to transition between both approaches effectively.

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Before You Start Contest Prep: 7 Signs You’re Truly Ready to Compete

Thinking about starting contest prep? Learn how to assess your readiness, physically, mentally, and financially. Discover the key foundations for a successful, sustainable bodybuilding competition experience.

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Chrononutrition: The Science of Timing Your Meals for Better Results

Discover how to plan your meals throughout the day to optimise energy, recovery, and sleep. This evidence-based full day of eating guide, designed by sports dietitians, explains the science behind nutrient timing, protein distribution, and chrononutrition to help you perform your best.

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