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The Bodybuilding Dietitians

The Bodybuilding Dietitians

The Bodybuilding Dietitians 338 Episodes Jun 29, 2026

The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast is hosted by qualified dietitians, exercise scientists, and competitive bodybuilders Jack Radford-Smith, Lauren Stevens, and Damien Cox. Each week they share evidence-based strategies to optimize nutrition, training, performance, and body composition, while offering a real look into the bodybuilding lifestyle on and off the stage. Topics include fat loss, muscle building, contest prep, gut health, and longevity, along with honest discussions and interviews with health and fitness experts. The podcast aims to educate and inspire physique athletes, gym enthusiasts, and anyone looking to improve their health and fitness knowledge.

Episodes

3 Fitness Myths That Are Still Costing People Progress Jun 29, 2026 2356 In this episode of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast, we work through three of the most persistent fitness myths we see in practice and online. We start with detox diets and elimination diets, covering what the body actually does physiologically to manage detoxification, where clinical elimination protocols like low FODMAP have a legitimate role, and why the casual use of juice cleanses, skinny
The Complete Carbohydrate Guide: What Lifters Actually Need and Why Jun 22, 2026 2578 In this episode of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast, we work through everything lifters need to know about carbohydrates. We start with what carbohydrates actually do beyond just providing energy, including the glycogen story, why resistance training depletes far less glycogen than most people assume, and the other roles carbs play in supporting training quality, recovery, and adherence. We cov
Cut or Bulk, Meal Frequency in a Cut and How to Stay on Track While Travelling Jun 15, 2026 1915 In this episode of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast, we run through another Instagram Q&A and welcome Talia to the show for her first appearance. We start with how to decide between cutting and bulking, covering why body fat percentage tends to be the more useful dial, where recomping and maintenance phases fit in, and how to make the call based on your current composition. From there we g
Complete Protein Guide: What Actually Matters for Muscle Gain, Fat Loss and Performance Jun 8, 2026 2175 In this episode of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast, we kick off our macronutrient series with a full deep dive on protein. We start with why protein matters for you beyond muscle, from connective tissue and hormones to satiety and the thermic effect of food. From there we get into how much you actually need, working through targets for your phase across a deficit, maintenance, or surplus, why
Muscle Retention Guide | What Matters Most When You Are in a Deficit Jun 1, 2026 2660 In this episode of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast, we break down how to actually hold onto muscle when you are in a calorie deficit. We cover why perception of muscle loss is often inaccurate and why objective tracking matters before a deficit even begins. From there we get into how starting body fat percentage should influence your rate of loss, the research behind protein targets and why t
Why Your Fat Loss and Muscle Gain Has Stalled and What to Actually Fix May 25, 2026 2045 In this episode of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast, we unpack why putting in effort and following a strategy doesn't always lead to the results you expect. We start by looking at the growing role of AI chatbots in nutrition advice, where they fall short compared to real coaching, and why confident answers aren't always accurate ones. From there, we get into the practical side of fat loss stall
Making Dieting Easier | Fat Loss Tips That Actually Work May 18, 2026 2035 In this episode of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast, we share practical strategies that make fat loss more sustainable. We talk through keeping food choices consistent day to day, why that doesn't have to mean boring eating, and how it helps reduce food noise and improve scale accuracy. We cover daily movement as an underrated expenditure lever, how fibre and food volume can shift hunger manage
The Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies and How to Actually Fix Them May 11, 2026 1913 In this episode of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast, we cover the four nutrient deficiencies we see most commonly across our clients and in clinical practice. We discuss vitamin D, iron, magnesium, and omega-3, including how prevalent they are, why they matter specifically for active individuals, how to test for them properly, and what adequate intake actually looks like beyond standard referen
What We Eat in a Day | Macros, Fasting, Rest Days, Flexible Tracking May 4, 2026 1952 In this episode of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast, we take a different approach and walk through what a typical day of eating actually looks like for each of us. We share our current training phase, calorie and macro targets, and how we structure meals around our schedules. We cover topics including fuelling early morning sessions, biasing macros throughout the day to allow flexibility at din
Fat Loss Guide | Rate of Loss, Macros & Metabolic Adaptation Apr 27, 2026 2617 In this episode of The Bodybuilding Dietitians podcast, we do a full breakdown on fat loss, covering everything from whether you are actually ready to diet through to what to do when progress stalls. We talk through dieting readiness, rate of loss, how aggressive you can afford to be depending on body composition and experience, and why protein targets in a deficit likely need to sit higher than w
The Truth About Cheat Meals and Diet Breaks + The Most Underrated Nutritious Foods Apr 20, 2026 2046 In this episode of The Bodybuilding Dietitians podcast, we unpack the role of cheat meals in both bulking and cutting phases, from unstructured high calorie days to strategic diet breaks and refeeds. We discuss why context matters, how the term "cheat meal" can shape your relationship with food, and what the research says about diet breaks for hunger, satisfaction, and adherence during prolonged d
How to Reduce Visceral Fat and Pre-Workout Ingredients Worth Taking Apr 13, 2026 2096 In this episode of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast, we answer three listener questions, starting with how to reduce visceral fat more effectively, including realistic rates of loss, why visceral fat is more metabolically active than subcutaneous fat, and levers beyond a calorie deficit such as aerobic fitness, anti-inflammatory nutrition, sleep, stress, and alcohol. We then break down pre-work

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