WTF #122 - Robert Sikes | A Bodybuilder's Approach to the Ketogenic Diet

Episode #122 In this week’s episode of What The Fat, I interview Robert Sikes, founder of Keto Savage. Robert is a natural, pro ketogenic bodybuilder, creator of The Keto Brick, and author of Keto-Adapted Performance Manual. Join us as we discuss all things keto and muscle building. We dive deep into topics such as disordered eating in the bodybuilding space and how a ketogenic diet can help improve body composition and performance.   Enjoy the show!   Takeaways Robert Sikes is a bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and coach who uses the keto way of eating to improve body composition and performance. In this episode, Robert breaks through the myth that we need carbohydrates to build muscle. We discuss training, mindset, and how to optimize your results on keto.   Time Stamps 1:27 Robert’s story and how he found keto 6:20 Disordered eating and bodybuilding 10:30 How keto helped his relationship with food 16:20 Robert’s training and how he tracks progress 18:45 The importance of hunting and harvesting your own food 22:00 Robert’s coaching niche and the biggest challenge he sees with his clients 29:10 How Keto Brick started 35:05 What’s on the horizon for Robert 39:30 The legacy Robert wants to leave 41:00 Where you can find Robert   Links and Resources Youtube Instagram Twitter www.ketosavage.com www.ketobrick.com  Keto Brick IG Live Savage Apparel   Tweetables “I had this skewed image of what I was worthy of”   “There is no finish line, death is the only finish line, keep improving.”   “You really understand nutrient density when you’re harvesting your own food”   “Have a long game approach, become a master at that thing. Find something you can sustain chipping away at every single day. That will compound and the result will be freaking impressive.”   “Life is a story book and every year is a chapter”   “The world owes me nothing.”   “Train hard and heavy. Stick to nutrient dense foods and let the magic happen”     If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube