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Jack Radford-Smith
April 28, 2025

Real Recovery Tips: What Actually Matters (And What Doesn’t)

Jack Radford-Smith
April 28, 2025

Don’t let the “biohacks” crowd out the basics. Master the fundamentals first. Then, if there’s space, feel free to add a little garnish.

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Jack Radford-Smith
April 16, 2025

How Much Does it Cost to Compete in Bodybuilding?

Jack Radford-Smith
April 16, 2025

Competing in bodybuilding isn’t just a test of discipline, it’s also a serious financial commitment. From coaching and supplements to makeup and federation fees, the expenses can creep up very quickly for the unprepared.

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Jack Radford-Smith
April 16, 2025

Do Testosterone Boosters Actually Work?

Jack Radford-Smith
April 16, 2025

Can these supplements actually boost your testosterone?

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Jack Radford-Smith
March 26, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Low-Calorie, High-Fibre Foods

Jack Radford-Smith
March 26, 2025

Making strategic choices with your fibre sources can support better digestion, satiety, and overall health.

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Jack Radford-Smith
March 13, 2025

Grocery Shopping on a Budget: The Smartest Ways to Save Money

Jack Radford-Smith
March 13, 2025

Your weekly grocery trip doesn’t just have an impact on your overall health status… however it can potentially influence your long-term financial status too.

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Jack Radford-Smith
March 13, 2025

Should You Count Calories? How to Decide Based on Your Goals

Jack Radford-Smith
March 13, 2025

Is calorie counting the right approach for you?

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Jack Radford-Smith
February 24, 2025

How to Choose the Best Protein Sources for Fat Loss and Muscle Growth

Jack Radford-Smith
February 24, 2025

When it comes to structuring a high protein diet, protein efficiency (the percentage of total calories derived from protein) can make a significant impact on how effectively you reach your daily targets.

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Jack Radford-Smith
February 18, 2025

Leucine, Protein & Muscle Growth: Why More Isn’t Always Better

Jack Radford-Smith
February 18, 2025

Does Leucine Content Really Matter for Muscle Growth?

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Jack Radford-Smith
February 12, 2025

The Truth About High-Protein Snacks: Are They Helping or Hurting Your Diet?

Jack Radford-Smith
February 12, 2025

Not all “high-protein” foods are created equal. While protein balls and bars might seem like an idealistic way to boost your intake, the real question is - how practical are they?

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Jack Radford-Smith
February 6, 2025

How Much Protein Do You Need For Muscle Gain? Types, Timing & Best Sources

Jack Radford-Smith
February 6, 2025

We’ve all heard about the benefits of a higher-protein diet, but how much do you really need? What are the best sources of high-quality protein? And how should you space your intake for maximum results?

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Jack Radford-Smith
February 6, 2025

Hunger Management: The Best (and Worst) Foods For Fat Loss

Jack Radford-Smith
February 6, 2025

Managing hunger in a calorie deficit is a critical component of sustainable fat loss. Not all foods provide the same level of satiety, and selecting foods that maximise fullness (within reason) can improve adherence and long-term success.

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Jack Radford-Smith
January 31, 2025

Work Ethic vs Genetics: The True Path To Personal Achievement

Jack Radford-Smith
January 31, 2025

This is a reminder that if you truly want to give someone a compliment on their personal success – credit their WORK, not their genetics.

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Jack Radford-Smith
January 30, 2025

How To Increase Your Dietary Fibre: Ranking The 15 Best High-Fibre Foods

Jack Radford-Smith
January 30, 2025

Struggling to hit your daily fibre target? We have you covered!

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Jack Radford-Smith
January 30, 2025

Preparing For Your First Bodybuilding Competition: Five Crucial Tips For Success

Jack Radford-Smith
January 30, 2025

Competing in a bodybuilding competition for the first time is an exciting journey, but it’s also a decision that should be approached with careful consideration.

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Jack Radford-Smith
January 30, 2025

The Power Of Perseverance: Why Embracing Discomfort Leads To Success

Jack Radford-Smith
January 30, 2025

Keep charging forward, even when the journey challenges you, because the satisfaction of overcoming testing obstacles and achieving your dreams will be worth every ounce of effort.

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Jack Radford-Smith
January 30, 2025

Meal Plans: Pros and Cons You Need to Know

Jack Radford-Smith
January 30, 2025

Are meal plans the key to success or a potential setback?

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Jack Radford-Smith
January 21, 2025

How To Read Food Labels: Practical Tips For Grocery Shopping

Jack Radford-Smith
January 21, 2025

Nutrition panels are a valuable tool for making informed food choices. They provide essential information about what’s in your food, from macronutrients to fibre and beyond. However, they’re only part of the equation.

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Jack Radford-Smith
January 18, 2025

From Average To Athlete: How To Rise Above The Basics In Bodybuilding

Jack Radford-Smith
January 18, 2025

In the context of bodybuilding, merely meeting baseline requirements is insufficient for those aspiring to greatness.

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Jack Radford-Smith
January 9, 2025

Unconventional Tips For Bodybuilding Success

Jack Radford-Smith
January 9, 2025

Improving as a physique athlete and successfully pursuing the sport of bodybuilding requires far more than just nailing your daily training and nutrition.

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Jack Radford-Smith
November 26, 2024

7 Bodybuilding Comp Prep Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make

Jack Radford-Smith
November 26, 2024

Bodybuilding competition prep requires intelligent planning and structure, not a "freestyle" approach, to ensure success, health, and enjoyment. While every athlete's journey is unique, following evidence-based principles and working with a reputable coach is crucial to stepping on stage with confidence and pride.

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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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