DiscoverBodybuilding Down Under164: ARE YOU GAINING THE RIGHT WAY? FAT VS CARBS, CAFFEINE SENSITIVITY & MORE
164: ARE YOU GAINING THE RIGHT WAY? FAT VS CARBS, CAFFEINE SENSITIVITY & MORE

164: ARE YOU GAINING THE RIGHT WAY? FAT VS CARBS, CAFFEINE SENSITIVITY & MORE

Update: 2025-07-08
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Welcome to episode 164 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!


In this week’s episode, we tackle a range of questions from listeners covering the mental and physical challenges of competing, recovering, and growing in the sport of bodybuilding.


Here’s what we discuss:


🔹 Prepping twice in one year – Is it worth it, and how does the second prep feel physically and mentally?

🔹 Post-comp food obsession – What to do when your brain won’t stop thinking about food, even when you’re full.

🔹 Sleep supplementation – What actually helps when your sleep hygiene is already on point? We discuss melatonin, magnesium, l-theanine, ashwagandha, and 5-HTP.

🔹 Gaining phase macros – When and how to know whether to increase carbs, fats, or both.

🔹 Caffeine sensitivity in prep – Can lower body weight make you more sensitive? We share our personal experiences with caffeine intake during comp prep.

🔹 Goals in and out of the gym – What we’re aiming for both personally and professionally right now.


As always, thanks for tuning in. If you’re enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share it to your IG story so we can repost it.


Stay serious about it, and we’ll catch you in the next one!


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Daniel C: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.chapelle/


Lawrence: https://www.instagram.com/general.muscle/


Daniel Y: https://www.instagram.com/dy.fit/

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164: ARE YOU GAINING THE RIGHT WAY? FAT VS CARBS, CAFFEINE SENSITIVITY & MORE

164: ARE YOU GAINING THE RIGHT WAY? FAT VS CARBS, CAFFEINE SENSITIVITY & MORE

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