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