Hunting, Humor, and Health: Nate Illingsworth's Inspiring Story

EP 643: Nate Illingsworth This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Nate Illingsworth, a man on a remarkable weight loss journey intertwined with rediscovering his passion for hunting. Nate's story began with a love for hunting in his youth, but his career in door-to-door sales pulled him away from his outdoor pursuits. Rediscovering hunting through archery reignited Nate's drive, inspiring him to embark on a mission to achieve the best shape of his life. Nate's journey isn't just about physical transformation; it's marked by his infectious wit, self-deprecating humor, and a relentlessly positive outlook that's made him a social media sensation. In this episode, we delve into Nate's personal goals, the challenges he's faced, and his dreams for the future. He candidly shares how he's pushing boundaries, including his audacious decision to enter an ultra marathon despite starting at nearly 300 pounds and lacking fitness for such an event. Nate's story is a testament to embracing your uniqueness, putting yourself out there, and trusting in the journey. Join us as we explore Nate's inspiring path and how he plans to continue chasing his dreams moving forward. Today's podcast is brought to you by Maven Optics. I love my Maven's and they are such a great group of dude's. Maven optics is the first direct to consumer optics brand. This little Wyoming optics company is flipping the optics world on its head. Hands down the best bang for your buck and you support local. This year I'm running the  B6 in 12x50 this year and I am blown away at out good those things are for what they cost. Check em out at Mavenbuilt.com and use the code TRO and checkout for your extra gift. Today's podcast is sponsored by ON X HUNT, the unrivaled standard for hunting maps. On X is launch in features and upgrading their app faster than I can keep up. there are so many amazing tools that will improve your hunting experience this fall. On X is a must have for me. If you aren't an elite on x hunt member yet you need to upgrade the elite tier has so much to offer. From elite only mapping features to major discounts on partner brands you are probably paying for anyway. upgrade your account and check out all the amazing features that make ON X HUNT the best mapping system for hunter. TRO to save 20%. This podcast is brought to you by Tricer, innovators in fast, light, and simple gear for hunters. Tricer is hands down the most innovative company on the market when it comes to tri pods and glassing stabilization. Explore Tricer's range of gear and tripods designed for stability and durability in any terrain. Visit Tricer.com to learn more and upgrade your outdoor gear today. Use code TRO at checkout to save 10% on your order.