Performance That Matters

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 startHow chasing perfection leads to burnout and rebound weight gainWhy most people underestimate how much they actually eatHow to eat well when travelling, working long hours, or under stressThe real reason restrict–binge cycles happenHow sleep, hydration, stress, and lifestyle affect fat lossWhy there is no finish line when it comes to weight lossThe exact first step we give paying clients to set themselves up for successIf you’re sick of starting over every January, this episode will give you a framework you can use for life.🔥 Join the TFD Fat Loss ChallengeOur TFD 8-Week Fat Loss Challenge is built around everything discussed in this episode, education, habits, structure, and real-world application.🎉 New Year Sale:$99 (down from $150)📅 Challenge starts January 12⚠️ Limited spots available👉 Join here:https://thefightdietitian.com/products/weight-loss-challenge-8-weeks👥 Follow the HostsJack – The Combat Dietitian📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecombatdietitian/Jordi – The Fight Dietitian📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/Chapters:00:00 – Intro & New Year weight loss reality00:39 – Why most people fail at New Year fat loss05:20 – Mindless eating & hidden calorie traps08:50 – Nutrition as a lifestyle, not an 8-week plan10:58 – Creating the right environment for fat loss13:26 – Trigger foods, cravings, and habit loops16:06 – Restrict–binge cycles explained19:42 – Why TFD’s fat loss approach works long term25:32 – Why fat loss isn’t just calories in vs out28:12 – The #1 free step we give all clients35:15 – 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. If you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram  @the_fightdietitian  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitianLinkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120?originalSubdomain=auChapters00:00 Introduction00:58 Surf Coast Century 100km Recap03:05 Blackall 50km Recap06:20 Perth Marathon Recap09:30 Tradesmen Nutrition Habits11:24 Nutrition Tips for the Jobsite13:47 Meal Prep for Tradesmen and Women17:18 Corporate Nutrition and Beating Tea Room Snacking21:37 Fasting for Weight Loss24:45 How World Champion Fighter Metabolism Got Destroyed by Fasting28:53 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. If you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram  @the_fightdietitian  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitianLinkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120?originalSubdomain=auChapters00:00 Introduction and catch up01:21 Glycogen Reduction During Fight Week04:02 Best Way to Train Your Gut for Endurance Events10:10 Can I Have Creatine During Fight Week?12:05 How Nutrition Needs Change During an Endurance Event19:05 Is Sweat Testing Worth It?28:40 Body Image vs Performance Goals31:13 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. If you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120

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. If you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120

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. If you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120

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. If you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120

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. If you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120

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 recoveryWhy 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 tourDIY performance gel recipes that’ll save you $$$Heat vs. altitude vs. cold: how conditions change your fuelling and hydration needsAnd why even the fastest runners can underperform without proper nutritionHayden 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: @satiatenutritionIf you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120🎧 Tune in, take notes, and maybe rethink that $75 greens powder subscription.Chapters:00:00 - Intro & Hayden’s background in sports nutrition03:05 - Working with endurance and mountain athletes06:20 - Collagen: hype vs. reality10:35 - The truth about greens powders & supplement safety16:15 - Protein timing & the post-workout "window"20:40 - Coffee, GI issues & hydration myths26:10 - Are CGMs helpful for athletes?31:40 - Carbohydrates and athletic performance36:25 - The hidden costs of low-carb training41:00 - Fueling fast friends vs. fueling for performance45:20 - Climbing, cramping & multi-sport training49:50 - Nutrition for racing in heat and cold54:40 - Sweat testing, hydration strategies & salt intake1:00:15 - Altitude training: what changes at elevation1:05:05 - Race-day fueling & carb-loading tips1:10:30 - DIY endurance gels & fueling on a budget1:14:20 - Final thoughts on performance, mindset & goals1:17:15 - Conference plug & where to find more info

Unlocking Elite Performance with Dr. Tommy WoodIn 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.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/If you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b1312000:00 - Intro02:08 - Who is Dr. Tommy Wood?05:12 - Working with elite athletes across sports08:45 - What neuroscience teaches us about performance14:22 - Stress, recovery, and cognitive fatigue19:33 - Brain health and long-term performance26:10 - The myth of perfect training32:45 - Sleep and overtraining38:02 - F1 drivers vs. fighters: lessons from both worlds44:10 - Nutrition and supplementation: what actually matters49:50 - Longevity vs. short-term performance55:15 - Tommy's personal routine and mindset01:01:02 - Rapid-fire: Best advice for athletes01:04:10 - Final thoughts & where to find Tommy