66 - Ketogenic Bodybuilding, Protein Manipulation, Hydration, Entrepreneurship & More with Robert Sikes.

Hello Humans! Welcome to the 66th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”.  Today’s guest has been on my list of dream guests from before I even started this podcast, and he is no other than THE Robert Sikes, a.k.a KetoSavage. I was honoured to have been interviewed on his podcast several years ago (which I will link in the show notes) and finally we were able to schedule a time for us to record an interview for my Podcast.  Robert Orion Sikes is a lifetime natural, competitive bodybuilder.  He started training as a junior in high school weighing a whopping 115 pounds.  In the beginning, he followed traditional, “bro-dieting” wisdom which consisted of eating 6 or 7 meals a day filled with carbohydrates and very high protein.  This nutritional protocol led to a downward spiral of health issues and disordered eating.   After his third bodybuilding competition, Robert decided to try something new and began experimenting with a high fat, strict ketogenic approach to bodybuilding.  He formulated his own approach to contest prep nutrition leveraging keto and earned his pro-status with bodybuilding in 2017.   He has since dedicated his life to learning and teaching others the benefits of following a well formulated, ketogenic lifestyle.  The lessons learned led to his creation of the Keto Brick, a 1,000 calorie, ketogenic performance meal.  The Brick was never meant to be a product sold to the public.  Robert just created it for his own personal use during his competition prep.  However, after featuring it on a YouTube video, he received a ton of interest around the Brick and decided to jump in with both feet to make it into a viable business.  After countless late nights and a never ending grind, the business took off and has since become a wild success! Robert now works alongside his wife Crystal and their amazing team to continually create content and Bricks and add a ton of value within this community.  His mission is, and will continue to be, empowering others to believe in themselves and truly tap into their full potential by optimizing their body and mind. We dive deep into nitty gritty of Robert’s dietary, electrolyte and hydration and workout strategies, hormonal health, specifically within the bodybuilding space, protein manipulation, Robert’s thoughts on protein supplements and shakes, psychologically dealing with a changing physique, entrepreneurship and so much more. You are going to want to listen until the end. And if you know of anyone who would benefit from hearing this, please share share share.  SHOW LINKS: 10% DISCOUNT CODE for OXFORDHEALTHSPAN: https://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/KELSEY Nutrition Network Affiliate code: https://courses.nutrition-network.org/?affcode=173323_21c0sxer 10% DISCOUNT for Zero BS Beef Tallow: use coupon code kelsey_buchalter at checkout: https://zerobs.co.za?ref=kelsey_buchalter  10% DISCOUNT CODE for Lifr Kudu Liver Supplement: use coupon code KUDU10 at checkout: https://lifr.co.za/?bg_ref=avNrko5xkT My interview on Robert’s Podcast: https://ketosavage.com/blog/conquering-anorexia-with-kelsey-buchalter/  Robert Sikes: https://ketosavage.com/ , https://www.ketobrick.com/ , https://www.facebook.com/KetoSavage/ , https://www.facebook.com/KetoSavage/ , https://www.instagram.com/ketosavage/ , https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Kruzu5RooRBcsqNw4dTXg. Follow me on Instagram @kelseybuchalter for all things relating to me and this podcast. Also, never hesitate to drop me a message either on Instagram or on my email: [email protected] …I appreciate any and all feedback!  If you’d like, you can leave a rating and review on whatever app you are listening to this Podcast on…it will help out a lot! And if you think there is anyone who would like this episode, please share this episode with them! All help is greatly appreciated! Music composed by Kelsey Buchalter. © Kelsey Buchalter 2024