1472: Richard Wygand Is A Dad On A Mission Raising Awareness For Nemaline Myopathy

Professional triathlete Richard Wygard is our special interview guest on Episode 1472 of The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show. Richard Wygand is the president of The go Luke Wygand Foundation and former professional triathlete. In 2004 Richard lost 100 pounds, quit smoking, and became a professional triathlete. After racing for 12 years Richard became a Dad in 2016 after winning his first full distance triathlon. Richard's son was born with an unexpected muscle condition called nemaline myopathy. Richard retired from racing Ironman to dedicate himself to advocating for his son's cause. So far Richard has done a 24 hours paddle-boarding challenge and is about to do a rowing marathon to raise awareness. Richard recently found a way to carry Luke's breathing machine and they started to run together. Listen in today as Jimmy and Richard discuss: Richards's journey from low-fat vegan to keto Competing in and training for Ironman Racing on Keto His son's rare muscle condition How he changed his son's diet and what that has meant for him The role of fitness Stress and depression and their affects on your health Adjusting to life with a disability His YouTube documentary A dad on a mission- From Ironman to Fatherhood The go Luke Wygand Foundation and more