In this episode, Robert Sikes, doctor and bodybuilder, joins the show to discuss the benefits of keto for people looking to lose weight and get into better shape. Robert also discusses protein and how important it is on a keto diet. Lastly, the host discusses a new book coming out called The Million Dollar Body Method, which details a method for losing weight without surgery or any other extreme measures.

 

[00:01 - 08:14] Opening Segment

• The new keto Savage Apparel and the Lions Mane supplement (A great addition to the Keto brick)
• Robert describes his journey and how he's been able to build muscle while on the keto diet over a two-year period.
• With natural bodybuilding, there is not going to be a drastic shift in weight between seasons.
• Robert shares his philosophy on bodybuilding and how he has founded Keto Bodybuilding

 

[08:15 - 16:50] Make Keto Sustainable

• Muscle growth and toning come from different things than just doing high reps and low weight; it also depends on what you eat.
• Toning should not even be in the dictionary, as it is not a real-world word.
• As professionals who are trying to help people get healthier and fitter, we should try to be balanced and not bash someone's methods.
• Keto can be difficult to keep up with and can be unsustainable if not followed correctly
• Robert talks about having disorder eating tendencies before finding keto
• Make keto sustainable!

 

[16:51 - 26:41] Unhealthy Protein Intake versus Healthy Balanced Diet

• Keto is not just about eating a high-fat diet but also about optimizing your energy, health, hormones, and blood work
• There is a benefit to being boring and orderly in one's life, and there is a downside to focusing too much on one's nutrition or fitness goals.
• Aggressive protein intake versus a healthy balance through Keto
• Gluconeogenesis and how it can affect our energy levels
• Protein should be consumed in moderation, as too much can have a negative effect on energy levels, metabolism, and muscle growth
• The importance of knowing your caloric threshold and where yours lies in order

 

[26:42 - 33:40] Transitioning to a Keto Diet

• Go-to diet in transitioning from a traditional diet to a keto diet.
• Start with a higher fat ratio and gradually increase protein intake until the person becomes fat adapted
• How to transition someone from a carbohydrate-based diet to a ketogenic diet
• The main goal of the ketogenic diet is to use fat as the primary source of energy

 

[33:41 - 38:53] Closing Segment

• If calories are kept constant, then weight loss will occur.
• Replace sweet snacks with a protein and berries type of snack
• Be cautious of how you feel after starting the keto diet

 

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Tweetable Quotes

 

"Sustainability is key. For me, keto has been very sustainable." - Robert Sikes

 

"When people switch over to Keto, they drop other carbs. They flush out all that fluid. Their kidneys also flush out their sodium and potassium." - Robert Sikes