TFD Performance Podcast

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. Do you want to learn how to use Creatine to maximize your performance, health, and cognition? Then our new course ‘The Complete Guide to Creatine’ with Dr. Scott Forbes is for you!! Use the link below to save over 45% on the course and learn about the world's most researched supplements by the world's foremost expert! https://www.tfdperformancehub.com/Creatine-with-Dr-Scott-Forbes

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. Do you want to learn how to use Creatine to maximize your performance, health, and cognition? Then our new course ‘The Complete Guide to Creatine’ with Dr. Scott Forbes is for you!! Use the link below to save over 45% on the course and learn about the world's most researched supplements by the world's foremost expert! https://www.tfdperformancehub.com/Creatine-with-Dr-Scott-Forbes

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! Do you want to learn how to use Creatine to maximize your performance, health, and cognition? Then our new course ‘The Complete Guide to Creatine’ with Dr. Scott Forbes is for you!! Use the link below to save over 45% on the course and learn about the world's most researched supplements by the world's foremost expert! https://www.tfdperformancehub.com/Creatine-with-Dr-Scott-Forbes

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. Interested in working with TFD? Find us at http://www.thefightdietitian.com/ Follow them on social media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefightdietitian Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thefightdietitian Twitter https://twitter.com/fightdietitian TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian

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; https://www.tfdperformancehub.com/high-performers-sign-up Interested in working with TFD? Find us at http://www.thefightdietitian.com/ Follow them on social media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefightdietitian Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thefightdietitian Twitter https://twitter.com/fightdietitian TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian

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. Want to eat like the best grapplers in the world? Our Performance Nutrition for BJJ course is available now and you can get it 40% off by using the link below! https://performancehub.thefightdietitian.com/offers/FTdFBbyL/checkout Interested in working with TFD? Find us at http://www.thefightdietitian.com/ Follow them on social media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefightdietitian Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thefightdietitian Twitter https://twitter.com/fightdietitian TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian

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; https://performancehub.thefightdietitian.com/Mobility-For-BJJ?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fperformancehub.thefightdietitian.com%2Fa%2F2147524471%2FPmBcLSXk

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. Want to eat like the best grapplers in the world? Our Performance Nutrition for BJJ course is available now and you can get it 40% off by using the link below! https://performancehub.thefightdietitian.com/offers/FTdFBbyL/checkout

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. Want to eat like the best grapplers in the world? Our Performance Nutrition for BJJ course is available now and you can get it 40% off by using the link below! https://performancehub.thefightdietitian.com/offers/FTdFBbyL/checkout Interested in working with TFD? Find us at http://www.thefightdietitian.com/ Follow them on social media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefightdietitian Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thefightdietitian Twitter https://twitter.com/fightdietitian TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian