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Jack Radford-Smith
October 16, 2023

Is Reverse Dieting Actually Helpful? Try This Approach Instead

Jack Radford-Smith
October 16, 2023

Is reverse dieting fact or fiction?

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Jack Radford-Smith
October 16, 2023

Being Shredded Is Not Healthy Or Sustainable

Jack Radford-Smith
October 16, 2023

A stage-lean physique is not sustainable! Here’s why:

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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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The binge-restrict cycle often begins with innocence and good intentions.

For example, someone wakes up without hunger and decides that eating without appetite would be counterintuitive, so they delay their first meal. On paper, it makes sense. In p
Would you rather be hungry with bloating… or hungry without it? Because either way, you’ll be hungry at some point in prep.

Many “prep-friendly” diet foods contain ingredients the gut can’t fully absorb or process. The
Most people don’t have a slow metabolism.
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It’s no secret that losing body fat takes effort, structure, and consistency. But for many, the real challenge isn’t understanding what to do, it’s doing it accurately and repeatedly
You can’t out-train poor fuelling.

Hypertrophy is performance-driven, the better you train, the stronger the signal for adaptation. Pre- and post-workout nutrition are what allow you to express that training potential. When you train fasted, y
You can’t diet your way out of a bad starting point.

No matter how disciplined you are, if you start prep too heavy, you’re already playing catch-up. Beginning 25 to 30 percent above stage weight means your entire prep becomes an uphill
Stop comparing calorie numbers when your physiology, recovery, and output aren’t the same.

It’s easy to assume that the athlete eating more food is in a “better” position during prep or a dieting phase… but that’
The healthiest foods on the planet are also the most misunderstood.

Despite what social media trends might suggest, the diet that supports longevity, metabolic health, and performance isn’t solely defined by what you exclude, it’s mainly
The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast is back!

After more than two years, we’re excited to return with fresh episodes, available in both audio and video formats across all major platforms, including YouTube.

Join hosts Jack Radford-Smith, Tyarr
Number 7 is more common than you think…

Bodybuilding is one of the most rewarding (and confronting) sports out there. It demands control, precision, and sacrifice. But it also tests your relationship with food, your body, and your identity in
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Diet Foods During Contest Prep: Gut Health, Bloating, and Performance Explained

Learn the science behind how sugar alcohols, gums, and added fibres in low-calorie foods can impact digestion, gut health, and stage conditioning. A must-read for physique athletes serious about performance and precision.

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Fat Loss Plateaus Explained: The Real Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight

Struggling to lose body fat despite your best efforts? Learn the top 5 scientifically proven reasons behind fat loss plateaus, and how to fix them. Understand the roles of accuracy, energy balance, NEAT, consistency, and calorie deficits in achieving sustainable fat loss.

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Fasted Training vs Fed Training: What’s Best for Building Muscle?

Is fasting sabotaging your muscle gains? Learn how pre- and post-workout nutrition impact strength, recovery, and muscle growth, and how to fuel for optimal performance.

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The Smart Way to Begin a Competition Prep (and the Mistakes to Avoid)

Starting a bodybuilding prep from the wrong point can lead to burnout, muscle loss, and hormonal issues. Learn why your starting body composition, energy availability, and metabolic health determine your success on stage, and how to set up a prep that maximises results and minimises risk.

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Why “Low Calories” Don’t Always Mean the Same Thing for Everyone

Calorie numbers are meaningless without context. Learn why “low calories” are relative, how energy availability impacts your health and performance, and how to approach dieting with nuance, especially during bodybuilding prep.

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Anti-Inflammatory Eating for Clearer, Healthier Skin

Learn how pro-inflammatory foods accelerate skin ageing and breakouts, and discover the nutrients that protect and repair your skin from within.

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The Truth About Fruits and Vegetables: Why You’re Probably Not Eating Enough

Discover how fruits and vegetables compare in calories, carbs, and nutrients, and learn why colour diversity supports gut health, recovery, and long-term performance.

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Bodybuilding Prep Mistakes That Sabotage Your Results

Learn the most common competition prep red flags that can derail your progress, from binge eating to burnout. Discover how to recognise these warning signs early and approach bodybuilding prep with discipline, balance, and awareness.

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Calorie Calculators Are Lying to You | Here’s How to Find Your Targets

Calorie calculators can only estimate your needs. Learn how to accurately find maintenance calories, set your macros, and adjust for fat loss or muscle gain. A practical, evidence-based guide to building or cutting without guesswork.

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The Hard Reality of Bodybuilding Prep (And How to Prepare for It)

Bodybuilding prep is one of the toughest challenges in sport, but it’s not for beginners. Learn why prep exposes every weakness, what you need before starting, and how to set yourself up for success on stage.

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The Athlete’s Guide to Food Diversity for Gut Health and Performance

Discover why eating the same meals every day may hold back your health and performance. Learn how simple food swaps boost nutrition diversity, gut health, recovery, and long-term results.

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Sugar Alcohols and Digestion: Pros, Cons, and Evidence-Based Guidance

Sugar alcohols are marketed as a low-calorie swap for sugar, but do they really help with fat loss and performance, or just cause bloating and hidden calories? Discover the evidence, pros, and cons of sugar alcohols in this science-based guide.

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8 Hard Truths About Bodybuilding Prep You Need to Hear

Discover the hard truths of bodybuilding, from delayed gratification to evolving standards. Learn what it really takes to succeed in competitive bodybuilding and how to prepare smarter with evidence-based coaching.

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