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Jack Radford-Smith
April 27, 2024

The Secret Weapon of Bodybuilding Champions: Unleash Your Grit

Jack Radford-Smith
April 27, 2024

The secret weapon of bodybuilding champions!

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Jack Radford-Smith
April 27, 2024

6 Hunger Hacks You NEED to Know: Stop Food Fixation and Manage Cravings

Jack Radford-Smith
April 27, 2024

Managing hunger encompasses more than just resisting the temptation to eat.

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Jack Radford-Smith
April 6, 2024

Forget Fad Diets: The 4 Core Nutritional Principles You NEED for Success

Jack Radford-Smith
April 6, 2024

Forget the fads and quick fixes that dominate social media. Continued success comes from prioritising core nutritional principles that will establish a strong foundation in achieving your heath and fitness goals!

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Jack Radford-Smith
March 26, 2024

2025’s Best Supplements for Muscle Growth and Strength

Jack Radford-Smith
March 26, 2024

When it comes to A-listed ergogenic aids, these two supplements are top of the list.

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Jack Radford-Smith
March 6, 2024

How To Calculate Your Macros (Protein, Carbs, Fat & Fibre)

Jack Radford-Smith
March 6, 2024

Your step-by-step guide to macro math!

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Jack Radford-Smith
February 20, 2024

Stop Fearing Gluten, Dairy & Fruit

Jack Radford-Smith
February 20, 2024

The quality of a diet isn’t determined by what you exclude... but rather the variety of foods that you choose to INCLUDE!

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Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

8 Nutrition Facts Everyone Should Know

Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

Don’t be in the dark, in denial, or oblivious to the consequences certain choices have and how they will influence your progress long-term.

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Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

Your Guide To Ab Training (Six Pack Abs)

Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

Abdominal training involves more than a few sets of bodyweight crunches at the end of your session. Check out the tips in this article to more effectively grow your “six pack muscles” (rectus abdominis):

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Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

4 Simple High Protein Meals (Dietitian Approved)

Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

Reaching your total protein intake is an essential aspect for maximising muscle growth!

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Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

Things Not To Say To Bodybuilders

Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

Let’s teach other’s how to better understand and verbally support the athletes in our community and put an end to the insults!

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Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

Why Do You Pee More When Losing Weight?

Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

Swipe through to learn about the scientific reasons why dieting makes you use the bathroom more often!

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Jack Radford-Smith
December 21, 2023

The Truth About Holiday Weight Gain

Jack Radford-Smith
December 21, 2023

How much weight gain is caused by holiday food?

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Jack Radford-Smith
December 13, 2023

Pros & Cons Of Meal Plans

Jack Radford-Smith
December 13, 2023

Is a meal plan the right choice for your nutrition goals?

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Jack Radford-Smith
December 1, 2023

Pro Tips For Your Bodybuilding Comp Prep

Jack Radford-Smith
December 1, 2023

Bodybuilding is full of lessons… but what if we were able to give you a heads-up prior to commencing your first prep?

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Jack Radford-Smith
November 17, 2023

4 Common Causes Of Brain Fog

Jack Radford-Smith
November 17, 2023

What is the cause behind brain fog when dieting?

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Jack Radford-Smith
November 10, 2023

Top 6 Creatine Rich Foods For Strength & Size

Jack Radford-Smith
November 10, 2023

Should you take a food-first approach with creatine?

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Jack Radford-Smith
November 5, 2023

The Key To Success In Bodybuilding

Jack Radford-Smith
November 5, 2023

What does it take to achieve success in bodybuilding?

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Jack Radford-Smith
October 27, 2023

Is Pink Himalayan Salt Actually Better Than Regular Salt?

Jack Radford-Smith
October 27, 2023

Is pink salt worth the hype? Let’s examine the actual mineral content in pink salt compared to the recommended dietary intake.

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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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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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