Jordan Sullivan is the Founder of TFD and one of Australia's most successful High-Performance Dietitian's. He has worked with UFC World Champions, Olympians, Australian's of the Year, Hollywood Actors, Top CEOs, and many high performers to help them achieve their physical and mental best. This podcast ignites conversations from world leading experts and distills it into simple to understand information to give you the blueprint to perform at your best.
Episode 114: How to Lose Weight This New Year and Keep it Off
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
11 Dec 2025
Episode 113: Nutrition for Tradesmen | Fasting for Athletes | Nutrition for Office Workers
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
5 Dec 2025
Episode 112: Can I Have Creatine During Fight Week? | How Many Carbs Can I Have During Fight Week? | Listener Q&A |
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
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