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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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Planning ahead is still underrated in bodybuilding.

Many athletes still treat comp prep as a straight line from point A to point B. The strategy becomes centred on scale weight rather than the physiological state the athlete is trying to preserve.
Comfort is a poor compass for bodybuilding progression.

Like any high-level sport, bodybuilding demands tolerance of discomfort across multiple domains. Training close to failure, managing hunger in a deficit, or completing cardio when energy is low
Diet quality is mainly built through inclusion, not exclusion.

Nutrition has slowly become a game of exclusion. The problem is that physiology cares more about whether nutrient needs are being met, consistently and over time.

When you exclude foods
Glycine is often underestimated as a sleep supplement.

Rather than acting as a sedative, it appears to support sleep by facilitating normal physiological processes involved in sleep regulation, including the small, brain-controlled reduction in core
Some of the outcomes that matter most in bodybuilding never get judged.

External outcomes in bodybuilding are noisy by nature. Some variables will always sit outside your control, no matter how well you prepare.

What tends to be far more stable are
We’re excited to introduce Talia, our newest dietitian here at The Bodybuilding Dietitians team.

Talia is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and physique coach with a strong foundation in nutrition science and psychology. With a background in
Many people overcomplicate their post-workout nutrition.

At its core, the goal of your post-training intake is simple: restore some of the fuel you used, support muscle repair, replace fluid losses, and set yourself up to eat well for the rest of th
Getting lean isn’t just hard on your body.

Ever catch yourself mid-prep forgetting what you walked into a room for, struggling to focus, or feeling mentally flatter than usual?

That “prep brain” moment isn’t just a bodybuild
Training intensity is a skill many lifters never learn properly.

It’s not uncommon for people to leave progress on the table because they stop their sets when things start to feel uncomfortable, not when the muscle is actually close to its lim
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Why Most Bodybuilders Get Their Comp Prep Timeline Wrong

Learn why contest prep timelines matter, how poor planning increases muscle loss risk, and why pre-prep leads to more predictable stage outcomes.

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Why Comfort Is a Poor Metric for Bodybuilding Progress

Bodybuilding progress often comes with hunger, fatigue, and discomfort. This article explains why those sensations are normal, when they matter, and how to interpret them intelligently.

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Why Excluding Foods Can Reduce Diet Quality Over Time

Excluding foods can unintentionally reduce nutrient intake over time. Learn why diet quality is built through inclusion, not restriction.

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How to Increase Dietary Fibre: 10 High Fibre Foods That Beat Salad

Struggling to increase fibre despite eating plenty of vegetables? Fibre density explains why and shows you what works better.

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A Practical Guide to Glycine for Sleep Support

A science-based overview of glycine as a sleep supplement, including mechanisms, dosing, and who may benefit most.

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The Unseen Variables That Shape Long-Term Bodybuilding Success

A deeper look at the less visible factors that shape long-term success, enjoyment, and sustainability in bodybuilding beyond training and nutrition.

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Post-Workout Nutrition for Lifters: What Actually Matters for Recovery

Post-workout nutrition doesn’t need to be complicated. Learn how carbohydrate, protein, and fluid intake support recovery, performance, and consistency for serious lifters and physique athletes.

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Prep Brain Explained: The Cognitive Cost of Getting Lean

Struggling with focus or brain fog during contest prep is common. Learn why prep affects cognition and how experienced athletes manage mental fatigue.

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What Competitors Often Learn Too Late in Bodybuilding Prep

Contest prep reveals more than conditioning. Learn the overlooked lessons that determine whether a bodybuilding season feels controlled or chaotic, based on years of coaching experience.

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Why Fruit and Vegetables Matter More Than Most Lifters Think

Fruit and vegetables influence gut health, recovery, and appetite more than most lifters realise. Why consistency matters more than variety.

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Why Most Lifters Stop Their Sets Too Early

Training intensity is a skill that improves with feedback. Learn how RPE, RIR, and rep speed reveal whether you’re stopping too early.

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Why a Food-First Approach Doesn’t Work for Creatine

While creatine is found in food, reaching an effective dose through diet alone is impractical. Here’s why supplementation often makes more sense.

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Fitness Trends That Feel Productive but Stall Progress

Not all fitness trends improve results. Learn which popular habits undermine consistency, recovery, and long-term progress.

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