Could eating more actually be the answer to weight loss? Everything you’ve been told about dieting might be wrong. In this episode of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with gut health expert Liz Roman to unpack a controversial truth: restrictive eating might be sabotaging your health, metabolism, and fitness goals. Together, they explore how fueling your body with the right amount (and type) of food can be the key to unlocking long-term success.Liz Roman brings her expertise in digestive health to explain how under-eating disrupts your body's natural balance. From gut issues like bloating and constipation to hormone imbalances that stall metabolism, they discuss how starving your body of essential calories could be the root of your frustrations. Liz dives into why eating less isn’t always better, especially for ambitious professionals and athletes aiming to perform at their peak in work, life, and fitness.Host Robert Sikes draws from his experience as a natural bodybuilder and ketogenic nutrition expert, delivering insights tailored to the driven, high-achieving men who make up much of the audience. He and Liz discuss how ambitious professionals can balance their demanding lifestyles with health strategies that build sustainable success. Together, they crush the myths of diet culture, explaining why a balanced approach to food is essential for busy leaders and athletes.Throughout the episode, they focus on practical solutions. Liz highlights how improving gut health can transform digestion and performance, explaining the role of bile, stomach acid, and nutrient absorption in building a healthier, stronger body. Whether it’s the challenges that come after gallbladder removal or the struggles of hormone repair, this conversation provides the strategies you need to fuel your body right.This episode isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about results that last. Robert and Liz reframe how you should think about food, encouraging a focus on consistent nourishment that supports energy, mental clarity, and professional success. Episode 763 of the Savage Perspective Podcast is your chance to rethink dieting and truly prioritize health in a way that complements everything you value—your work, your goals, and your life.Don't just follow the crowd when it comes to weight loss—learn how eating MORE could change everything. Tune in now to hear Robert Sikes and Liz Roman reveal the truth.Follow Liz on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepoopqueenRegister For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQCHAPTERS:00:00 - Breakfast Choices04:00 - Birth Impact on Allergies and Gut Health06:25 - Microbiome Seeding Explained10:23 - Personal Birth Story13:59 - Becoming the Poop Queen20:04 - Causes of Hashimoto’s21:45 - Common Patient Concerns23:35 - Constipation and Liver Health25:55 - Conventional Medicine Limitations29:36 - Supporting the Gallbladder33:00 - Importance of Food Rotation34:35 - Adapting to a High-Fat Diet37:20 - Role of Stomach Acid43:14 - Species Appropriate Diet Explained49:34 - Optimal Eating Frequency53:16 - Diet Variation and Periodization54:10 - Understanding Metabolic Flexibility56:40 - Calories In vs. Calories Out59:00 - Reverse Dieting Strategies1:02:30 - Seed Oils Discussion1:07:25 - Rationality and Social Media Success1:11:40 - Diet Optimization Tips1:12:30 - Allulose Overview1:14:10 - Food and Mood Journaling1:17:30 - Listening to Your Body1:18:05 - Family Dinner Importance1:19:46 - Where to Find Liz1:20:06 - Fit Mom Live Event Details1:20:42 - Registration Information1:21:23 - Benefits of In-Person Events