The Bodybuilding Dietitians

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Join your hosts Jack Radford-Smith, Lauren Stevens, and Damien Cox who are qualified dietitians, exercise scientists, and competitive bodybuil

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July 12, 2026 The Fibre Framework | Gut Health, Fat Loss and the Best Sources
In this episode of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast, we break down why fibre deserves far more attention than being treated as something that just helps with digestion. Fibre is the nutrient lifters most consistently neglect, and one of the best evidenced dietary factors for long term health, yet the typical high protein physique diet is almost engineered to leave people well short of what they need.

We cover what fibre actually is and why the different types matter, from soluble and viscous fibres through to fermentable fibres and their role in the gut microbiome. We get into the mortality and disease evidence, the short chain fatty acid mechanism that explains why fibre affects far more than digestion, the beta-glucan and cholesterol story, and why fibre is such a useful appetite and satiety tool during a fat loss phase. We also cover the honest limitations, including why ramping up too quickly backfires, how to time fibre around training, and the FODMAP consideration for people with sensitive guts.

We finish on the practical side, including which food sources actually deliver meaningful fibre and which ones only feel like they do, the highest leverage swaps to close the gap, and how to build fibre into your diet without rebuilding it from scratch. We wrap up as always with what we learned this week.

Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to subscribe, share the episode, and leave us a five-star rating or review, it really helps us grow and reach more listeners.

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Coaching Services – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/enquirenow
Website – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/

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The Bodybuilding Dietitians – https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
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Jack Radford-Smith – https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
Damien Cox – https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_damiencox/?hl=en
Lauren Stevens – https://www.instagram.com/thephysiquedietitian_/?hl=en

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July 05, 2026 The Complete Fat Guide: What Lifters Actually Need for Health and Performance
In this episode of the Bodybuilding Dietitians podcast, we delve into the often-overlooked topic of dietary fat and its role in health, performance, body composition, and bodybuilding nutrition.

While protein and carbohydrates tend to receive most of the attention in the fitness space, dietary fat plays an important role in hormone production, brain health, cardiovascular health, cell function, and the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. We discuss why fat should not simply be viewed as the macro to push as low as possible, especially for physique athletes and lifters aiming to optimise both performance and long-term health.

We explore practical fat intake ranges, the differences between saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, omega-3, omega-6, and trans fats, and how to think about fat quality across the whole diet. We also unpack saturated fat, cholesterol, APOB, lipoprotein(a), fibre intake, omega-3 supplementation, and using bloodwork to guide more individualised decisions.

The conversation also covers practical swaps for improving fat quality, including how to incorporate more olive oil, avocado, nuts, seeds, oily fish, and other nutrient-dense fat sources without becoming overly restrictive or dogmatic.

As always, we wrap up with what we learned this week.

Whether you’re a physique athlete, gym enthusiast, or someone who wants to level up their nutrition and training knowledge, this podcast will educate and guide you forward.

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Coaching Services – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/enquirenow
Website – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/

Instagram
The Bodybuilding Dietitians – https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
Team TBD – https://www.instagram.com/_teamtbd_/?hl=en
Jack Radford-Smith – https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
Damien Cox – https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_damiencox/?hl=en
Lauren Stevens – https://www.instagram.com/thephysiquedietitian_/?hl=en

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June 28, 2026 3 Fitness Myths That Are Still Costing People Progress
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 teas, and food group restriction tends to create more problems than it solves, including nutrient gaps, food fear, and a rebound dynamic that undoes whatever short-term progress you see on the scale.

We then move into waist trainers and spot fat reduction, unpacking why external compression changes how your waist looks without changing your anatomy, why spot reduction is not how fat loss works regardless of what it feels like when you are doing crunches, and what you should actually be focusing on if a smaller waist or leaner midsection is your goal.

We close on the carnivore diet and other major food group elimination approaches, looking at why some people do feel better initially when they cut out fibre, what is actually driving that response, and the longer-term cardiovascular and bowel health risks that the short-term wins tend to mask. We wrap up as always with what we learned this week.

Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to subscribe, share the episode, and leave us a five-star rating or review, it really helps us grow and reach more listeners.

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Links & Resources
Coaching Services – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/enquirenow
Website – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/

Instagram
The Bodybuilding Dietitians – https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
Team TBD – https://www.instagram.com/_teamtbd_/?hl=en
Jack Radford-Smith – https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
Damien Cox – https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_damiencox/?hl=en
Lauren Stevens – https://www.instagram.com/thephysiquedietitian_/?hl=en

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June 21, 2026 The Complete Carbohydrate Guide: What Lifters Actually Need and Why
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 cover how to set your daily carbohydrate intake based on training volume rather than a fixed number, the low carb question handled honestly including where it works and where it costs you, and how to time carbs around training in a way that actually reflects the evidence.
We also get into the glycaemic index versus glycaemic load distinction, why GI matters far less than most people think once food is eaten in a real meal context, and how to select carbohydrate sources that support performance, satiety, and gut health across different phases. We wrap up as always with what we learned this week.

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Links & Resources
Coaching Services – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/enquirenow
Website – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/

Instagram
The Bodybuilding Dietitians – https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
Team TBD – https://www.instagram.com/_teamtbd_/?hl=en
Jack Radford-Smith – https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
Damien Cox – https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_damiencox/?hl=en
Lauren Stevens – https://www.instagram.com/thephysiquedietitian_/?hl=en

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June 14, 2026 Cut or Bulk, Meal Frequency in a Cut and How to Stay on Track While Travelling
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 get into meal frequency through a cut and contest prep, including how to structure eating around training performance, protein distribution, hunger management, and why total calorie intake matters more than meal frequency for metabolic rate. We finish on staying on track while travelling, from eyeballing versus tracking and how precise you really need to be, through to practical strategies for eating out and matching your approach to the phase you are in. We wrap up as always with what we learned this week.

Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to subscribe, share the episode, and leave us a five-star rating or review, it really helps us grow and reach more listeners.

Links & Resources
Coaching Services – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/enquirenow
Website – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/

Instagram
The Bodybuilding Dietitians – https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
Team TBD – https://www.instagram.com/_teamtbd_/?hl=en
Jack Radford-Smith – https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
Damien Cox – https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_damiencox/?hl=en
Lauren Stevens – https://www.instagram.com/thephysiquedietitian_/?hl=en
Talia O'Brien - https://www.instagram.com/dietitiantali/
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June 07, 2026 Complete Protein Guide: What Actually Matters for Muscle Gain, Fat Loss and Performance
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 the 1.6 grams per kilo figure is a lean mass ceiling rather than a hard limit for you, and how to adjust based on your body composition, age, and training. We bust the myth that you can only use 20 to 25 grams of protein per meal and explain how to distribute your intake across three or more feedings a day to get the most from it. We also cover protein quality, why collagen falls short if your goal is muscle, and practical tips to help you hit your target, from fixing a low-protein breakfast to smart snacking. As always, we wrap up with what we learned this week.

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Links & Resources
Coaching Services – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/enquirenow
Website – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/

Instagram
The Bodybuilding Dietitians – https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
Team TBD – https://www.instagram.com/_teamtbd_/?hl=en
Jack Radford-Smith – https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
Damien Cox – https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_damiencox/?hl=en
Lauren Stevens – https://www.instagram.com/thephysiquedietitian_/?hl=en

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May 31, 2026 Muscle Retention Guide | What Matters Most When You Are in a Deficit
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 the commonly cited ceiling may undersell what leaner athletes actually need, and how carbohydrate distribution and peri-workout fuelling support training performance and indirectly protect lean mass. We also cover training volume management when recovery capacity is already reduced, and why sleep and stress are genuine muscle retention tools rather than optional considerations. We wrap up as always with what we learned this week.

Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to subscribe, share the episode, and leave us a five-star rating or review, it really helps us grow and reach more listeners.

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Links & Resources
Coaching Services – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/enquirenow
Website – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/

Instagram
The Bodybuilding Dietitians – https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
Team TBD – https://www.instagram.com/_teamtbd_/?hl=en
Jack Radford-Smith – https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
Damien Cox – https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_damiencox/?hl=en
Lauren Stevens – https://www.instagram.com/thephysiquedietitian_/?hl=en

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45min
May 24, 2026 Why Your Fat Loss and Muscle Gain Has Stalled and What to Actually Fix
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 stalls, including the difference between eating well and actually being in a deficit, how weekends can erase a week's worth of progress, and why individual variability means your calorie target might need adjusting regardless of what a calculator says. On the muscle gain side, we cover training execution, the importance of fuelling performance, and why nutrition supports but doesn't drive hypertrophy on its own. We also touch on setting realistic expectations, choosing the right metrics, and knowing which lever to pull when progress stalls. As always, we wrap up with what we learned this week.

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Links & Resources
Coaching Services – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/enquirenow
Website – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/

Instagram
The Bodybuilding Dietitians – https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
Team TBD – https://www.instagram.com/_teamtbd_/?hl=en
Jack Radford-Smith – https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
Damien Cox – https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_damiencox/?hl=en
Lauren Stevens – https://www.instagram.com/thephysiquedietitian_/?hl=en

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May 17, 2026 Making Dieting Easier | Fat Loss Tips That Actually Work
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 management, and the difference between true physiological hunger and appetite. We also explore why highly palatable foods and flavour enhancers can sometimes work against you in a deficit, eating window strategies including the risks of extreme backloading, and where time-restricted feeding fits depending on training timing. The episode wraps up, as always, with what we learned this week.

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Links & Resources
Coaching Services – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/enquirenow
Website – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/

Instagram
The Bodybuilding Dietitians – https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
Team TBD – https://www.instagram.com/_teamtbd_/?hl=en
Jack Radford-Smith – https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
Damien Cox – https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_damiencox/?hl=en
Lauren Stevens – https://www.instagram.com/thephysiquedietitian_/?hl=en

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May 10, 2026 The Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies and How to Actually Fix Them
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 reference ranges. We also cover how to address each through food first and where supplementation makes sense, including which forms and doses are worth using. As always, we wrap up with what we learned this week.

Whether you are a physique athlete, a recreational lifter, or someone looking to optimise their health and performance through nutrition, this episode is for you.

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Links & Resources
Coaching Services – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/enquirenow
Website – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/

Instagram
The Bodybuilding Dietitians – https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
Team TBD – https://www.instagram.com/_teamtbd_/?hl=en
Jack Radford-Smith – https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
Damien Cox – https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_damiencox/?hl=en
Lauren Stevens – https://www.instagram.com/thephysiquedietitian_/?hl=en

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