012: Robert Sikes - Bodybuilding on Keto, Protein Needs, Optimizing Macros, Improving Recovery, and More

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Robert Sikes created the Keto Brick and Keto Savage, an education platform for bodybuilders and people looking to improve their body composition on a keto diet.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He comes on the show to discuss what it really looks like to use a keto diet in bodybuilding and the benefits that come with doing so. Robert also chats about protein needs for bodybuilding and to lose fat, optimizing recovery, reverse dieting, body fat percentages, the adjustments women should make for their cycles and hormones, and so much more.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here’s what’s in store with this episode:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">00:00 Introduction to the podcast</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">00:27 Introduction to Robert Sikes’ and the overview of what this episode is about</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">2:55 What’s a Keto Brick? Plus, why Robert created it</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">6:54 When it makes sense to use the Keto Brick</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">11:10 What to do if you’ve been in a constant low-calorie state and you’re looking to make a change   </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">14:24 What does a reverse dieting approach look like?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">17:09 How often do you see people losing weight while increasing their calories?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">18:03 How long should someone use a reverse dieting approach? </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">18:48 Is your reverse dieting approach the same for leaner individuals or the general public?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">21:00 Do you count macros?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">25:24 Can you build muscle and lose fat at the same time?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">30:10 What does the transition from cutting to bulking look like?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">31:77