Shocking before and after pics show Survivor cast’s weight loss

SPENDING six weeks on an island eating nothing but coconuts and rice is about as extreme a diet as you can get — and it’s had a drastic effect on the contestants on Australian Survivor.

AS DIETS go, a stint as a contestant on Australian Survivor is about as extreme as it gets.

For up to 55 days, hopefuls vying to win the $500,000 prize money live out their days on a remote Samoan beach, competing in regular extreme physical challenges while existing on a diet largely made up of rice and coconut juice.

Sure, they get the occasional reward if they win a challenge — a KFC feast here, a pizza party there — but it’s still an extremely restricted diet compared to life back in Australia.

Last year’s runner-up Lee Carseldine underwent perhaps the most dramatic transformation of his season, shedding an incredible 17kg from his athletic frame during the two months of filming.

And many of this year’s contestants seem to be shedding the kilos just as quickly — just look at these dramatic before and after photos:

Ziggy, 26, Olympic athlete

Former Olympic athlete Ziggy didn’t have much weight to lose.

Locky, 27, adventure guide

Much like last year’s runner-up Lee, Locky came to the show stacked with muscle. Photo: Nigel Wright

Tara, 32, barrel racer

The mum of three has a physical job back home in Queensland — but has been tested by the difficult challenges. Picture: Nigel Wright.

Luke, 30, Mining technician

This practical joker loves his food — but clearly didn’t get much of it in Samoa. Picture: Nigel Wright

Jarrad, 29, Photographer

Jarrad became the first member of the jury when he was eliminated — but not before shedding a few kilos. Picture: Nigel Wright

Tessa, 29, doctor

Tessa was voted out last week — the diminutive doctor had proven a surprisingly strong competitor in physical challenges. Picture: Nigel Wright

Peter, 22, Digital advertising producer

The softly spoken contender was in physical training before arriving in Samoa. Picture: Nigel Wright

Sarah, 22, model

Eliminated this week after trying to pull one too many big moves, model Sarah makes a living from her slender frame. Picture: Nigel Wright

Anneliese, 23, student

This Survivor mega-fan had already lost 35kgs before coming on the show. Picture: Nigel Wright.

Michelle, 33, nanny

This Sydneysider admitted her idea of roughing it before Survivor was staying in a three-star hotel. Picture: Nigel Wright

Henry, 26, Labourer

He told everyone he’s a yoga instructor (he’s not). Picture: Nigel Wright.

Jericho, 25, flight attendant

This pocket rocket loves stealing food from camp. Picture: Nigel Wright.

Originally published as Shocking before and after pics show Survivor cast’s weight loss