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If you want to lose weight this New Year and actually keep it off, this episode will change how you think about fat loss.

In this episode of Performance That Matters, Jordi sits down with Jack (The Combat Dietitian) to break down why most New Year weight loss attempts fail and what actually works long term.

This isn’t about crash dieting, extreme restriction, or “perfect” eating.
It’s about habit formation, structure, environment, and self-awareness, the same principles we use with elite athletes and everyday clients who get sustainable results.

You’ll learn:

Why habit formation matters more than calories at the start

How chasing perfection leads to burnout and rebound weight gain

Why most people underestimate how much they actually eat

How to eat well when travelling, working long hours, or under stress

The real reason restrict–binge cycles happen

How sleep, hydration, stress, and lifestyle affect fat loss

Why there is no finish line when it comes to weight loss

The exact first step we give paying clients to set themselves up for success

If you’re sick of starting over every January, this episode will give you a framework you can use for life.

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Jack – The Combat Dietitian
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Jordi – The Fight Dietitian
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Chapters:

00:00 – Intro & New Year weight loss reality
00:39 – Why most people fail at New Year fat loss
05:20 – Mindless eating & hidden calorie traps
08:50 – Nutrition as a lifestyle, not an 8-week plan
10:58 – Creating the right environment for fat loss
13:26 – Trigger foods, cravings, and habit loops
16:06 – Restrict–binge cycles explained
19:42 – Why TFD’s fat loss approach works long term
25:32 – Why fat loss isn’t just calories in vs out
28:12 – The #1 free step we give all clients
35:15 – TFD Fat Loss Challenge explained

In this episode of Jordi is joined by Producer Josh to talk nutrition for real world people. 

The guys start by giving a recap of Jordi's last two Ultra Marathons; Surf Coast 100km and Blackall 50km and then we answer Josh's nutrition questions. 

We cover; how tradesmen and women can optimise their diet while working long hard hours, why energy drinks are not actually giving you energy, the importance of meal prepping for manual labour, how you can better regulate your appetite during the day, how to avoid the 3pm crash and the physiology of hunger and fullness, and they finish with a discussion about fasting and whether it is appropriate for athletes and everyday people. 

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:58 Surf Coast Century 100km Recap
03:05 Blackall 50km Recap
06:20 Perth Marathon Recap
09:30 Tradesmen Nutrition Habits
11:24 Nutrition Tips for the Jobsite
13:47 Meal Prep for Tradesmen and Women
17:18 Corporate Nutrition and Beating Tea Room Snacking
21:37 Fasting for Weight Loss
24:45 How World Champion Fighter Metabolism Got Destroyed by Fasting
28:53 Setting Up Your Nutrition on the Jobsite

On this episode of Performance That Matters I am joined by Lauren Nash to answer questions from our audience. 

We cover; how many carbohydrates are necessary to deplete muscle glycogen during fight week, how to train your gut for endurance races, having different nutrition strategies for different stages of your races, if you can have creatine during fight week, whether sweat tests are worth it and how to manage body image in sports. 

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and catch up
01:21 Glycogen Reduction During Fight Week
04:02 Best Way to Train Your Gut for Endurance Events
10:10 Can I Have Creatine During Fight Week?
12:05 How Nutrition Needs Change During an Endurance Event
19:05 Is Sweat Testing Worth It?
28:40 Body Image vs Performance Goals
31:13 Cutting Weight in Fighting vs Cutting Weight in Horse Racing

In today’s episode Loz and I are breaking down my work with Nedd Brockmann when he attempted the insane 1000 mile world record. We discuss Nedd's day to day nutrition strategy, what numbers we were aiming for when he was training for the event, the types of foods we were prioritising, our training nutrition strategy and we break down his nutrition and hydration during the event itself including how many calories a day he was consuming, how many carbs, what supplements he was taking and what the event was like as a whole. 

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In today's episode, Jordan is joined by Jack in the studio and they are discussing weight cutting for fighting, more specifically how to determine what your best weight class is, how much weight is safe to lose each week during fight camp, what the latest data says about the amount of weight UFC fighters cut, and we finish off with a discussion of how our Fight Week Protocols have changed based on the latest science and our experience with our top level fighters. 

This is a great episode for fighters at every level of competition. 

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Today’s guest is Dr Adrian Chavez, a researcher, educator and consultant in the field of nutrition and health promotion.

Dr Chavez holds a PhD in Nutrition and Health Promotion with prior training in exercise science and has worked extensively in developing lifestyle based science backed interventions to improve his clients and audiences health and well being. He believes that nutrition is one of the fundamental levers that people can pull to improve health and manage disease.

Through his work he has guided over one thousand clients toward better health with a focus on metabolic, cardiovascular, and digestive health while helping people cut through the noise of misleading diet trends through his podcast The Nutrition Science Podcast.

On today’s episode we discuss the real science of; seed oils, carnivore diet, raw milk, inflammatory foods, if Medical Doctors should be giving Nutrition advice, if food dyes are safe and much more. 

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In this episode, Jordi and Loz are in the studio discussing the key differences between HYROX Nutrition compared to Crossfit Nutrition. 

They cover Jordi's recent HYROX race in Perth, the fuelling strategies he used leading into it, the energetics of a HYROX race, if intra-race fuelling is required, whether carb loading is necessary, and how this compares to Crossfit nutrition.

If you are a hybrid athlete or someone looking to tackle their first HYROX event, then this episode is for you. 

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Do you know how many calories you need to adequately fuel your body? If you are struggling to answer that then this is for you. In this episode, Jordan Sullivan, Performance Dietitian to Elite Athletes and High Performers, and Director of World Renowned Performance Nutrition Company, TFD (The Fight Dietitian), discusses everything you need to know about figuring out how many calories you need to adequately fuel your body. 

The discussion begins with a review on what exactly a calorie is, how the calorie was introduced to science, how our body extracts calories from food, what our body uses energy for, how energy needs differ between individuals, the warning signs you are getting it wrong and how to put all of this together to use equations, multipliers and a tracking system to make sure you are fuelling your body properly. 

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In this episode, we’re joined by the powerhouse sports dietitian, endurance athlete, and founder of Satiate Nutrition — Hayden James.

Hayden’s a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to movement: she runs ultras, climbs rock faces, skis the backcountry, and lifts weights — all while balancing her work as a certified diabetes educator and a private practice dietitian working with endurance athletes.

We dive deep into performance nutrition for endurance and mountain athletes, including:

Why a high-carb diet is crucial (even if you're a "fat-adapted" fan)

The truth about collagen and its role in injury recovery

Why Hayden really doesn’t like greens powders (spoiler: heavy metals)

The dangers and hype around CGMs (continuous glucose monitors)

How to plan race-day fuelling, hydration, and even snacks that won’t freeze on a ski tour

DIY performance gel recipes that’ll save you $$$

Heat vs. altitude vs. cold: how conditions change your fuelling and hydration needs

And why even the fastest runners can underperform without proper nutrition

Hayden also shares personal stories from the trails, training insights for the gruelling Speedgoat 50K, and how she’s balancing climbing goals with ultra-prep.

If you're an endurance athlete looking to dial in your nutrition or just want to hear from someone who lives this stuff, this one’s for you.

📌 Learn more about Hayden at
🔗 https://satiatenutrition.com
📸 Instagram: @satiatenutrition

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🎧 Tune in, take notes, and maybe rethink that $75 greens powder subscription.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro & Hayden’s background in sports nutrition
03:05 - Working with endurance and mountain athletes
06:20 - Collagen: hype vs. reality
10:35 - The truth about greens powders & supplement safety
16:15 - Protein timing & the post-workout "window"
20:40 - Coffee, GI issues & hydration myths
26:10 - Are CGMs helpful for athletes?
31:40 - Carbohydrates and athletic performance
36:25 - The hidden costs of low-carb training
41:00 - Fueling fast friends vs. fueling for performance
45:20 - Climbing, cramping & multi-sport training
49:50 - Nutrition for racing in heat and cold
54:40 - Sweat testing, hydration strategies & salt intake
1:00:15 - Altitude training: what changes at elevation
1:05:05 - Race-day fueling & carb-loading tips
1:10:30 - DIY endurance gels & fueling on a budget
1:14:20 - Final thoughts on performance, mindset & goals
1:17:15 - Conference plug & where to find more info

Unlocking Elite Performance with Dr. Tommy Wood

In this episode of Performance That Matters, I sit down with Dr. Tommy Wood — an MD trained at the University of Oxford with a Ph.D. in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo  — to unpack the science behind elite human performance. Dr. Tommy Wood shares his insights from helping Formula 1 drivers maintain focus and performance while driving at 200 miles per hour - touching on brain health, recovery, and why chasing perfection might be killing your progress.

We explore the fine balance between performance and longevity, practical takeaways for everyday athletes, and what the latest research actually says about overtraining, sleep, and nutrition. 

🧠 About Dr. Tommy Wood:
Dr. Wood is a research assistant professor at the University of Washington, with a background in medicine and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience. He works with high-performing individuals helping them push the limits while protecting long-term health.

Learn more: https://www.drtommywood.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/

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00:00 - Intro
02:08 - Who is Dr. Tommy Wood?
05:12 - Working with elite athletes across sports
08:45 - What neuroscience teaches us about performance
14:22 - Stress, recovery, and cognitive fatigue
19:33 - Brain health and long-term performance
26:10 - The myth of perfect training
32:45 - Sleep and overtraining
38:02 - F1 drivers vs. fighters: lessons from both worlds
44:10 - Nutrition and supplementation: what actually matters
49:50 - Longevity vs. short-term performance
55:15 - Tommy's personal routine and mindset
01:01:02 - Rapid-fire: Best advice for athletes
01:04:10 - Final thoughts & where to find Tommy

🎙️ Performance That Matters Podcast | Episode 9
Guest: Lachlan Rowston — Co-founder and owner of Locker Room Gym, and Co-host of The Mind Muscle Project podcast.

In this episode, Jordan sits down with Lachlan Rowston to dive into the journey behind building Locker Room, Australia’s most premium group training facility. Lachlan shares what separates Locker Room from the rest — from the philosophy behind elite client experience to the high-performance habits that drive results both in and out of the gym.

They chat about leadership, personal discipline, and the systems Lachlan has built to deliver world-class training to high-level professionals. If you're into fitness, business, or just levelling up in life — this one delivers.

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🌐 Website: https://lockeroomgym.com/
🔗 LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/lachlan-rowston-5b30b816a

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If you want personalised nutrition coaching, access to world class nutrition courses, or to read our performance nutrition PDFs head to the website at https://thefightdietitian.com

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⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Who is Lachlan Rowston?
03:15 - The concept behind Locker Room Gym
07:40 - Creating a high-performance training experience
11:10 - Lessons from growing Creature Fitness
15:20 - Mistakes and challenges in the fitness industry
19:45 - How Locker Room stands out from regular gyms
24:30 - Lachlan’s personal training routine and mindset
28:55 - The power of discipline and structure
32:10 - Advice for coaches and gym owners
36:45 - Building systems that scale
41:00 - Balancing ambition with recovery
45:25 - What high performers do differently
50:10 - Rapid-fire questions
52:50 - Where to find Lachlan Rowston
54:00 - Outro

#LachlanRowston #LockerRoomGym #PerformanceThatMatters #TheFightDietitian #FitnessBusiness #MindMuscleProject #GymOwner #Entrepreneurship #Podcast

In this episode of Performance That Matters, host Jordan Sullivan sits down with legendary entrepreneur Mark Bouris to explore the intersection of longevity, performance, and business success. Mark shares the inspiration behind Project 100—his mission to live to 100—and how he optimises his health, mindset, and daily habits to achieve it. They dive into Mark’s journey from building and selling Wizard Home Loans to his lessons on discipline, sacrifice, and resilience. There's something in this episode for everyone, athletes to business owners or anyone striving for peak performance. This episode delivers powerful insights on success, health, and longevity that you can take away and put into practice for your own journey.

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Check out what Mark is up to:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_bouris/?hl=en
Podcasts & Projects: https://linktr.ee/mark_bouris?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabOK25cqZcEWO_HSbbiUbc8s1d7-NLCPkDxZu2EYETRnaLTUhHWVnKWAAo_aem_Qphpj0WpSvlLWOHzh41rjg

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Charles Stull is the Director of Performance Nutrition at the UFC Performance Institute.

He has been a huge part of revolutionising modern weight cutting by introducing scientific methods and practices at the highest level.

Charles also conducts important research which he makes public through the UFC PI journals and is a Muay Thai fighter himself.

In this episode we discuss the latest research from the UFC PI, whether cutting weight is advantageous or not, if it is as dangerous as what people say and what the most up to date methods for making weight safely are.

Check out Charles Stull:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_angry_dietitian/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-stull-ms-rdn-9b219911a

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Chris Jaffrey and Michael Baines are Alexander Volkanovski's S&C Coach and Physiotherapist. They have been responsible for building Volks physique and keeping him healthy for entire UFC career. Chris and Michael both work out of South Coast Health Hub, the premier training facility for athletes on the South Coast where they train elite level athletes in MMA, Rugby league, Triathlon, and much more. 

In this episode, we discuss everything you need to know about S&C for MMA fighters, as well as how to treat and prevent the most common injuries seen in the sport. We discuss the role they both have and continued to play with Volks career and discuss what his training and rehab schedule looks like when he isn't in the MMA gym. 

Check out Chris Jaffrey and Michael Baines on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chrisjaffrey/ & https://www.instagram.com/mbaines/
Check out South Coast Health Hub at https://healthhubsc.com.au/

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Dr Stavros Kavouras is one of the top 2% most cited scientists in the world, and he has authored over 170 over reviewed articles. He has a Post Doctorate degree from Yales School of Medicine, is a Professor and Assistant Dean at Arizona State University, and is the founding director of the Hydration Science Lab which studies how water impacts health and performance. 

In this episode Dr Kavouras breaks down what it really means to be hydrated, when dehydration starts to affect performance, the science of how our body regulates hydration levels, and how to best optimise your hydration for your next event. 

Check out Dr. Kavouras on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nextlvlnut/
Read his research here https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ilz8hFIAAAAJ&hl=en
Connect with him on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/stavros-kavouras-52032096

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If you want personalised nutrition coaching, access to world class nutrition courses, or to read our performance nutrition PDFs head to the website at https://thefightdietitian.com

Tyler Minton is one of America's leading authorities when It comes to Nutrition. He is a Registered Dietitian, BJJ Black Belt, former Professional MMA Fighter, Hunter, Father to Two Boys, and the guy that you call when you want to get real results. 

Athletes such as Khabib Nurmagamadov, Max Holloway Daniel Cormier, and  A-list celebrities like Jelly Roll trust him to get them in the best shape of their lives.

In this episode, we crack open the chestnut of what is really important when it comes to mastering your nutrition by going over Tylers three step framework that he has used with thousands of people to get them lasting results. We also go over common nutrition myths and get to the bottom of what is really important when it comes to healthy eating. 

Dr. Alan McCubbin is one of Australia’s most prominent figures in Sports Nutrition. His expertise is in extreme condition physiology, performance hydration and electrolyte needs of athletes. Alan’s work has expanded the fields knowledge on how to best hydrate athletes in a number of conditions to ensure that they get their best performance. He completed his PhD research  at Monash University where he investigated the effect of diet on sweat composition during endurance exercise.

In this episode, Alan and I discuss hydration and at what point dehydration affects performance, the interplay between sodium and water balance in the body, and finally we discuss how much sodium you really need to have in order to optimise your hydration. 

Check out Alan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nextlvlnut/
Listen to his podcast Fuelling Endurance at https://thelongmunch.podbean.com/
You can read his research papers at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alan-Mccubbin

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Nicole Miller is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Exercise Scientist, Qualified Personal Trainer, as well as an active Ultra Endurance athlete. Nicole recently completed the infamous Blackall100 which is a 100km trail mountain race which is notorious for its incredibly hot and humid weather. In her work for her business, Total Balance Nutrition, Nicole works with a variety of athletes helping them achieve their goals through specific Performance Nutrition strategies. In this episode, we talk about exactly what they are. 

Check out Nicole on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/total.balance.nutrition/?hl=en
You can check out her website at https://www.totalbalancenutrition.com.au/

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If you want personalised nutrition coaching, access to world class nutrition courses, or to read our performance nutrition PDFs head to the website at https://thefightdietitian.com

Jeff Rothschild is a Registered Dietitian (RD) with a master’s degree in Nutritional Science and a PhD in Exercise Physiology. He works with Olympians and world champions, as well as people trying to complete their first triathlon. Jeff’s PhD research looked at periodisation of carbohydrate availability for endurance training with a focus on pre-training intake. He is also a Research Associate at the Sports Performance Research Institute, New Zealand (SPRINZ).

In this episode, Jeff and I discuss how our body uses fuel during exercise, the adaptations that occur during exercise, the role that fasted training plays in training, and how to optimally fuel your training according to the latest science.

Check out Jeff on Instagram at   / eatsleep.fit 
Watch his educational videos on Youtube at   / @jeffrothschildmsrd5633

If you want personalised nutrition coaching, access to world class nutrition courses, or to read our performance nutrition PDFs head to the website at https://thefightdietitian.com

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Bill Smart is a High-Performance Strength and Conditioning Coach who works at High-Performance New Zealand who cater for New Zealand’s most elite athletes.

In today's episode, we discuss Bill's involvement with City Kickboxing and how he has introduced a high-performance system to optimize their training schedule. 

We discuss the changes he has made, the metrics they are tracking, and we cover what the ideal strength and conditioning program is for fighters. 

In today's episode, we are talking to Colin Doherty. Colin is currently completing his PHD at the renowned Edith Cowan Univeristy in Western Australian. he completed a BSc in Food Science and Health at the University of Limerick in Ireland, and a MSc (Human Nutrition) at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. Today, we are talking about his latest research in the prevalence of disordered eating in the combat sports community. 

This paper brings to light some very serious issues within combat sports and this is a discussion that every athlete, coach and whoever is involved in the sport, should listen to.

Colin is currently completing his PHD at the renowned Edith Cowan Univeristy in Western Australia. He completed a BSc in Food Science and Health at the University of Limerick in Ireland, and a MSc (Human Nutrition) at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark.

In today's episode, we are talking about his latest research paper discussing the validity of using hydration testing when assessing the hydration status of combat sport athletes after a weight cut. 

In today's episode Dojo and I break down the science behind fasting. More importantly, we have an in-depth discussion about the pro's and con's of implementing fasting in the real world. We discuss the potential benefits, the potential downsides, how it can affect your relationship with food, whether athletes should do it or not, and how it stacks up compared to traditional dieting. 

In today's episode Loz and I are discussing nutrition for half and full marathons. We cover what runners should be aiming to eat before their run, why eating before training is important, we explain what carb loading is, we discuss intra-workout fuelling, what to eat after training and we give our opinion on what the best macro split is for runners looking to perform their best. 

In today's episode Dojo and I explore the Animal Based Diet. Made popular in recent years by social media influencers and touted as an improvement to the Carnivore diet, it has grown traction with athletes and everyday folk worldwide. 

We break down what the diet is, the pros and cons of it, how the principles of the diet compare to large human trials of other diets, and we discuss why some people have success on it and others do not. 

In today's episode, I am joined by Loz aka The XFit Dietitian. Loz is currently preparing for Ironman Taipou and recently completed a Half Ironman as part of preparation. On New Year's Day, I set myself a challenge (mostly because of Loz) to do a Half Ironman. 

In this episode, Loz and I discuss our experiences completing the Half Ironman. More importantly, we go over the biggest nutrition learnings and I discuss the major differences between fuelling for ultra marathons and fuelling for a Half Ironman. 

Jack and I break down the different nutrition strategies required for athletes who compete in same day, multiple day and overnight weigh-ins. We break down what the different formats are, how to approach them from a weight cutting standpoint, how much weight is appropriate to cut, and what you should be priortitising in each one. 

If you want a comprehensive guide that covers how to cut weight for each of these formats, check out our Nutrition Guides for Same Day, Multiple Day, and Overnight Weigh-ins at www.thefightdeititian.com/store

In this episode of the podcast, Jordi, Jack, and Dojo break down the science of how to cut weight safely. They also discuss their hands-on experience guiding thousands of athletes at every level of competition to the scales. 

If you want to eat the same foods our World Champions eat during their fight weeks? Follow the link below to purchase our Fight Week Recipe Book; https://www.tfdperformancehub.com/fight-week-cookbook

In this episode, Jordi, Jack, and Ryan answer the most popular questions from our weekend Q&A. They cover; why weight loss is so confusing and more complicated than just calories in and calories out, how to make weight for same-day weigh-ins, why fighters feel the need to binge eat after competition, and much more. 

If you want to improve your Nutrition but not break the bank then our new step-by-step Nutrition Meal Guide is for you. It takes you through how to calculate your calories, how to work out your macros, and how to organize your eating to optimize your performance. To get it today head to the link https://www.tfdperformancehub.com/meal-plan-guide-for-combat-sports

In this episode, I will be chatting to TFD Performance Dietitian Jack Doherty, and we are recapping the last three UFC events that we have worked on UFC 284 in Perth, UFC 286 in London, and UFC 287 in Miami. 

We cover the unique challenges presented in each fight week and break down the strategies we used with Alex Volkanvoski, Leon Edwards, and Israel Adesanya during these weeks. 

In today's episode, I am talking with James Pieratt. He is a Mountain athlete, training coach, and researcher who participates in bear hunting, ultra-endurance running, and combat sports.


He is the owner of Wild Hunt Conditioning and holds the World Record for the longest Weighted Run at 116 miles.

We discuss his upbringing hunting and how that has translated to his physical capabilities, his experience breaking the world record for the longest weighted run, how he fuelled that venture, and how his training incorporates so many different disciplines.

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In today's episode, Loz and I are discussing a monster feat that one of our TFD athletes is about to embark on; a 20km open water swim from Cottlesloe beach to Rottnest Island off the coast of Perth, Australia.

This is an iconic Australian sporting event but it presents some very unique challenges in terms of hydration and nutrition. Loz discusses the unique logistics of delivering food whilst swimming, the needs of athletes undergoing this, and her top tips for anyone looking to get the most out of their open water swims. 

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n this episode, Jordi talks to world-leading Creatine expert, Dr. Scott Forbes, and they will be answering all of your questions about Creatine.

What is the best way to take it? What is the best type? Does it impact weight cutting? Should runners use it? Does it cause hair loss? What are the mental benefits?

All of these questions and more are covered!

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Jack and Jordi discuss the biggest things you need to know about training in Thailand when it comes to your Nutrition. 
They cover, hydration, appetite, the heat, supplements, eating out, and the costs of eating healthy in Thailand. 

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In the final episode of 2022, Jordi and Jack are answering your questions about the year that was. They discuss their biggest learnings, the strangest experience of the year, and what they have personally learned, and give insight into what is happening a TFD in the new year. 

TFD is launching a new High Performers program that is designed to teach you all of the same concepts that our High Performers in Sport, Business and Life use to excel in their given area. Head to the link below to sign up to the waitlist and get more information; 

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In this episode, Jack and Dojo are discussing their top tips to navigate the silly season while still hitting your health and fitness goals. They discuss everything from planning your meals, eating out when you can't measure, and the best mindsets to take to the table at Christmas lunch.

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Today, TFD Performance Dietitian, Lauren Nash is joined by one of our TFD Athletes, elite ultra-marathon runner, Toby Steele. 

Toby has just completed the mammoth Coast to Kosci Ultra Marathon which is a 242km race from the East Coast of Australia to the peak of its highest point, Mount Kosciusko. 

Loz and Toby recap the race, what went to plan, what did not, and how Toby went about fuelling such a massive effort across the 40 hours. 

In this episode, Loz and Jordi break down the most common Nutrition mistakes they noticed at Coast to Kosci 2022. 

Jordi was down in the Snowy Mountains with TFD Athlete and Ultra Marathoner, Toby Steele, acting as his main pacer and Dietitian on his 420km long run.

In this episode, Jack and Jordi are talking about the mental side of weight cutting, more specifically, things that you can do to make a weight cut easier. 

These tips are useful for athletes, coaches, and practitioners who either cut weight themselves or help others cut weight. They include things such as; controlling the energy in the room, picking the right music, using breathwork to control the stress response as well as others. 

We are now offering our Kinstretch of BJJ course with Doctor Kickass at the TFD Performance Hub and you can purchase it through the link below;

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In this episode, we are talking to Dr. Mike Piekarski, aka known as Doctor Kickass, to talk about Kinstretch. 

Kinstretch is a system of mobility that is used by athletes to build sport-specific strength at the end range of motion. This is hugely useful for athletes who want to not only become stronger in their desired sport, but injury proof their body.

When it comes to BJJ, this is a must for all athletes. The benefits of Kinstretch can keep you on the mats for longer, improve your mat strength, improve your squeeze and prevent you from taking time off due to injury. 

We are now offering our Kinstretch of BJJ course with Doctor Kickass at the TFD Performance Hub and you can purchase it through the link https://performancehub.thefightdietitian.com/Mobility-For-BJJ

In this episode, Dojo and Loz are breaking down their top tips for optimally fuelling your training and recovery whilst still sticking to your budget. 

This is perfect for athletes at every level of sport as there are so great takeaways you can start using right now to make sure you are getting the most out of your body, while not breaking the bank. 

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In today's episode, Jordi and Dojo are talking about all things protein! They are discussing the different recommended ranges of protein, how to adjust these for your specific lifestyle, what factors change your protein requirements, and their top tips for optimizing your protein intake. 

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In today's episode, Loz and Jordi break down the confusing world that is working out your individual calorie requirements. They discuss what a calorie is, how kilojoules fit in the conversation, the different predictive equations, and the one equation that Jordi swears works better than any other.

In this episode Jack and Jordi discuss Jordi's recent trip to New Jersey, USA for UFC 281 in New York City. Team TFD was looking after Israel Adesanya, Dan Hooker, Brad Riddell, and Carlos Ulberg in preparation for the huge show at Madison Square Garden. 

The boys discuss what the CKB mansion was like, how it went managing four simultaneous weight cuts, the challenges of making weight with that many athletes, and the results of the fights.

In today's episode, Senior Performance Dietitian Jack Doherty is sitting down with Chef Mario Limaduran to talk all things culinary science. Chef Mario has been associated with TFD for many years, originally meeting when Mario was contracted to develop the culinary side of the UFC Performance Institutes Fight Week Nutrition Program. 

Jack and Chef Mario discuss the newly released Fight Week ebook and his new course on the TFD Performance Hub, Cooking for Combat Athletes. 

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In today's episode, Loz and Dojo break down some common confusion about dairy, mainly, the difference between lactose intolerance and dairy allergies. 

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In today's episode Jack and Loz, TFD Performance Dietitians, are discussing the important, but not so-spoken-about topic of body dysmorphia in weight-category sports. Every athlete who has had to make weight for competition understands the societal pressures of having to fit the often unattainable image of the ideal athlete and how detrimental that can be to their physical and mental health. Jack and Loz will discuss the ways in which they approach this in their practice helping athletes not only make weight, but do so in a way that fosters a health relationship of mind and body.  

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In this episode, Ryan and Loz break down what bloodwork athletes need to regularly check to stay on top of their health, recovery, and performance. This is a guide to the real-world blood tests that the best athletes in the world use and the best part is that these are all accessible through your Doctor and will not cost you an arm and a leg to get done. 

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In this episode, Ryan and I discuss the popularly criticized seed oils, why they are held in such an unfavorable light, the truth behind the claims against them, and what the totality of the evidence really says about them. 

We finish with a discussion on why social media personalities get a lot of traction in the nutrition space and why they need seed oils more than seed oils need them.

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In this episode, Loz and I are talking about heat's impact on our training performance.

We discuss why our body sweats, why fluid in the blood is essential, how overheating and dehydration are linked, the stress on the body that comes from overheating, and practical tips to prevent this when training.

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