Cookbook author, keto enthusiast, and social media influencer known as Keto Snackz, iRick Wiggins, lost 80 pounds following a keto diet and he’s kept up with it for a few years now. iRick’s approach is simple and fun and makes transitioning to a keto diet easier so that you can stick with it long-term. And he comes on the show to share exactly that. So you’ll hear about his journey with keto, how he lost weight, why he still follows keto, his favorite recipes, how his philosophy has changed over time, tips for getting started with keto, and so much more. Here’s a look at what you’ll find in this episode: 00:00 Introduction to the podcast 00:30 Introduction for this episode’s guest, iRick Wiggins 01:23 How Chris and iRick found each other 02:41 What iRick’s experience has been like since moving from Ohio to Austin, Texas 06:03 iRick’s favorite restaurant in Austin 08:13 iRick’s journey using keto to lose 80 pounds 15:59 Is keto easier now than in the beginning? Is it more sustainable? 20:02 What iRick recommends starting out with when switching to a keto diet 26:38 How keto has changed for iRick and what it looked like early on compared to now 34:22 Why iRick decided to also cut out vegetable oils 42:35 Was iRick always into cooking and making recipes? 45:55 iRick’s favorite foods to make  48:11 The difference between iRick’s first and second books   Resources mentioned in this episode: iRick Wiggin’s website iRick Wiggin’s Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube channel iRick’s first book, Breaking Up With Carbs