Survivor Star Kendra McQuarrie Shares Swimsuit Photo of “Winner”

1. Grateful For Survivor

McQuarrie is philosophical about her time on Survivor. “I just got blindsided and I’m just bummed at myself for not following my gut even though I’m a gut player,” she says. “I don’t even care that I’m starving, I don’t even care that it’s raining… I love feeling alive and free and having an adventure. This is the greatest adventure I’ve ever had and I’m so grateful for the opportunity.”

2. She Loves a Challenge

McQuarrie loves new adventures. “I love to challenge myself and put myself in situations to grow as a person,” she says. “Survivor checks all the boxes for me as far as an adventure goes and then some! Walking the Camino Primitivo in Spain by myself definitely prepared me for this game! Walking alone over 15 miles in a day in a new country with nothing but my backpack showed me how determined and resourceful I am.”

3. She’s a Comedian

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McQuarrie loves making people laugh. “I've been told I'm intimidating,” she says. “I stand at around 5'10". I have broad shoulders. I am confident; I definitely walk into a room with purpose. I hold myself very high. And I have a big personality. So, I take up a lot of space, but I'm hoping that I am also really goofy. I was the class clown in elementary school, middle school, high school. I was a stand-up comedian. I'm always trying to do something to make people laugh. And so I'm hoping that my goofiness, lightheartedness, and ability to make literally anything into a joke kind of takes that off.”

4. Relating To Contestants

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McQuarrie relates to past Survivor contestants. “I see bits of myself in a lot of strong female players, like Amanda, Michele, and Kim,” she says. “But the first player I really connected with is Carolyn from season 44! Like her, I am not afraid to be myself and let my freak flag fly. I love her authenticity and hope to bring that into the game myself.”

5. She’s Spiritual

McQuarrie is very much into the spiritual side of life. “I'm a spiritual ‘woo’ girl,” she says. “I freaking love astrology. I'm wearing coyote teeth on my earrings. I have all these tattoos; I have crazy hair. I can also pretty much recite any rap song that you throw my way. So I am a lot in one. And I hope that people don't see the competitive, intimidating part of me. I'm trying to give off more, "I'm happy-go-lucky. I love to travel. Astrology." I'm trying to play not as aware and observant as I am, but also still be myself because that is still myself.”

1. Training Before the Jungle

Boatwright made sure she was prepared for the hardships of the jungle before taking part in Survivor season 11 in Guatemala. “I trained really hard before I left, working out with a trainer and really preparing myself for the physical challenges I knew I would face in the jungle,” she says. “I also worked on puzzles to prepare my mind and watched all prior seasons of the show and read books on it, as well.”

2. Puzzle Challenges

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Boatwright says her biggest weakness when it comes to Survivor is doing puzzles. “I can be the first to the puzzle, and since I knew I was coming on, I've been doing puzzles,” she says. “Like, my eight-year-old beats me at puzzles. So I don't know how much I've improved. It's just because I've never had a passion for them. I'm so ADD and I'm just always on the go, I never sit down to figure those things out, so I've never had any interest in them. Since I knew I was coming back on, I've been working, working, working on them, so we'll see if maybe I have improved in that area.”

3. Swimming Model

Boatwright once took part in a photo campaign for Speedo Swimwear. “During my modeling career I did an international campaign for Speedo Swimwear that featured all Olympic swimmers—and then lil’ ol’ me,” she says. “I was booked because Speedo thought I had the physique of a swimmer. Guess I missed my calling in life! Maybe I could’ve been an Olympic medalist!”

4. Back On TV

Boatwright was thrilled to return for Survivor: Winners at War 29 seasons after winning in Guatemala. “I don't think, really, I've changed as a person,” she says. “Like, I'm still that same person. My values haven't changed. The only thing that's changed is becoming a wife and a mother, which I think really works great for helping prepare you for Survivor. Because just raising kids, it's a lot of work, a lot of dedication, and a lot of patience. I feel like I'm constantly hunting down hidden immunity idols because I'm trying to find a shoe or a sock or a uniform. So, I've had some practice there. Then, just in being married, marriage is a lot of work. It has great rewards, but it's definitely… you've got to work at it just like you do in the game of Survivor with your relationships you have.”

5. Losing 30 Pounds

Boatwright lost 30 pounds during the 2005 competition, which she made a point of regaining once she was back home again. “We had a wonderful cast. Unfortunately, since tribes swapped I got to meet some other people and it was really great fun as far as that goes, but those conditions were just brutal,” she says. “I mean, I lost 30 pounds. So, at 5'10" I came home 96 pounds. That's awful. Just diarrhea, we were sick from the lake water and we had to eat maggot-infested corn because maggots got into our corn and it was bad. Really bad.”

1. Perils of Fame

Shallow says the trappings of fame and money overwhelmed her after winning Survivor. “From as early as I can remember, I’ve lived for adventure and experience– discovering what I’m capable of and pushing past my limits,” she says. “When Survivor showed up in my life, I went for it three times. At 25, I won the game and the million-dollar check that went with it. Returning home, without a plan or support system to help me re-integrate into non-reality TV life, I was lost. I had an excess of money and no sense of self. I fell into a fast-paced, Hollywood party crowd and numbed out with alcohol and luxury. From the outside, my life looked delightful. But, I felt like an empty shell.”

2. Life Coach

Shallow started her own coaching company to try and help others. “Now that I am a mom, my deepest driving desire is to model faith and self-trust, to show up with courage and a knowing that everything in life—even the hard stuff—is happening to help us grow into who we’re meant to be,” she says. “This is why I started PS Coaching. I know that when people take the time to get to know themselves, build self-trust and move toward their dreams with courage — the world will become a more fun and loving place to be.”

3. Helping Others

Shallow encourages a holistic approach to helping clients. “I help people to re-establish their most important relationship—their relationship to self—so that they can create their most joyful lives and know that they can handle anything that shows up along the way,” she says. “We work on three levels: body, mind, and soul. Each aspect of ourselves requires a different type of support and understanding. I combine my own personal life experience with my formal training in yoga, meditation, energy healing, and self-development to personalize programs that support individuals and groups on every level of being.”

4. Recruited By Survivor

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Shallow says Survivor went after her and not vice versa. “I actually got recruited,” she says. “I tried out for The Amazing Race with a girlfriend of mine. And they remembered me from finals. So they called me and asked if I wanted to do Survivor and so I just made a tape and went through the finals and went through tons of interviews.”

5. Stereotyped As the Flirty Girl

Shallow thinks her abilities were underestimated when she went on the show, and used it to her advantage. “I think I got stereotyped as being the ditzy, sorority girl or something,” she says. “Like the flirty, cute girl. I knew that was kind of going to be my little niche when I got there. I figured that out once I landed on the island. But I knew personally that I'm a lot tougher and a lot stronger and a lot smarter than a lot of people think. So I kind of used, actually, that stereotype to my advantage and was able to fly a little bit under the radar and be underestimated. And that's what got me so far, I think, in the game.”

Jessica “Sugar” Kiper is heating up social media in her swimsuit. In a recent post, the Survivor star shows off her amazing body in a bathing suit while hanging out with a pal. “My gf stopped by with flowers & told me some extra cool news!” she captioned the Instagram snap. How does the reality star approach diet and fitness? Celebwell rounded up her top lifestyle habits.

1. She’s “Not At All in Shape”

When on the show, Sugar says that her acting skills helped her. “I am totally not physically fit. I’m not at all in shape,” she told Brooklyn Paper. “I’m an actor…I could lie.”

2. After Survivor She Was “Crazy for a Long Time”

Sugar struggled after the show. “After Gabon, I was bats--- crazy for a long time. I was just floating through life and not paying attention. Eating ALL my friends' leftovers off their plates, and you know, married the director of a movie I was filming two weeks later—a COMPLETE STRANGER (so... not heeding the doctor's warnings AT ALL). It's taken me years and years to come to grips with the PTSD, and mixed emotions over the ‘game,’” she told Entertainment Weekly.

3. She Sleeps and Eats “Whatever” She Wants

Jessica has no desire to go back on Survivor. “I sleep with four pillows and a heating pad and for as long as I like! I eat whatever I want, whenever I want and I get to choose the awesome enlightened people I surround myself with. I enjoy my comfort and loved ones way too much nowadays. I'm gooooooooood,” she told Entertainment Weekly.

4. She Plays Tennis…Sort Of

You might find sugar on the tennis court. “We played for about 10 minutes, but we were both so bad that it was a lot of fun & we laughed a lot… then vowed to start playing for fun soon, because it’s probably way more of a delight if you’re actually good at it!” she captioned a photo of herself during a match.

5. Coffee

Sugar enjoys the perks of coffee. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are several benefits of drinking coffee in moderation. “It acts on your brain to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function,” they say, citing a study finding that caffeine can improve endurance and performance during exercise. It is also antioxidant-rich, can ward off diabetes, prevent neurologic disease, lower cancer risk, and ward off depression, they point out.

Survivor contestants are known for their incredible resilience, both mentally and physically. So here we delve into the lives of 15 Survivor stars who have not only conquered the challenges of the game but have also maintained impressive fitness and wellness routines in their everyday lives. From yoga enthusiasts to endurance athletes, these individuals continue to inspire their fans with their dedication to health and self-improvement. Join us as we explore the remarkable journeys and fitness regimens of these Survivor legends, starting with the iconic Parvati Shallow and spanning a diverse range of passions and activities that keep them in top shape.

1. Parvati Shallow

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Parvati Shallow is considered one of the greatest Survivor players of all time, having played four seasons, made it to the end in two, and winning Survivor: Micronesia. Shallow currently works as a life and meditation coach, sharing her tips on Instagram. In the caption of this post, she writes, “Take your space. Even just 3 minutes of stillness and paying attention to your breath, counts. Even if all you can claim right now is just 3 deep breaths, that’ll do it.”

2. Kara Kay

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Kara Kay finished fourth on Survivor: David vs. Goliath. She does a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. Kay shared this photo of herself biking in an Ironman on Instagram. She captioned the post, “Ironman 70.3 Morro Bay in the books! It was rad to be surrounded by incredible people with the most positive mindsets. I came out of this experience with a newfound respect for endurance athletes, and I’m stoked I made it through to the end! Thank you to everyone who inspired and coached me along the way, to those who rooted me on throughout, and to those who went out of their way to be there at the event.”

3. Ethan Zohn

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Ethan Zohn is one of Survivor’s biggest fan-favorites, appearing on three seasons, and winning the third season, Survivor: Africa. Zohn had a public battle with cancer, and is open about his health and wellness. He revealed in this Instagram post that he likes to go hiking. “Finally climbed Mt. Washington,” he wrote in the caption. “Hanging with friends and hiking Tuckerman’s Ravine to the top was a great way to end the summer! Highest peak in the Northeast at 6,288 feet. Where should I go next?”

4. Tyson Apostol

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Tyson Apostol has competed in four seasons of Survivor, won Survivor: Blood vs. Water, and appeared on the first season of The Challenge: USA. Apostol is considered one of the show’s most impressive physical competitors. He currently plays pickleball, and even hosts a podcast about it. Apostol shared this video on Instagram of himself on the court.

5. Michele Fitzgerald

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Michele Fitzgerald has the distinction of never being voted out of Survivor, since she won Survivor: Koah Rong and made it to the end in Survivor: Winners At War. She has also appeared on three seasons of The Challenge. Fitzgerald likes to swim to stay in shape. She shared this video of herself in a pool on Instagram, captioning it, “Pretty cool.”

6. Natalie Anderson

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Natalie Anderson is a reality TV icon. Before Survivor, she and her twin sister, Nadiya, appeared on two seasons of The Amazing Race. The twins would then compete on Survivor: San Juan Del Sur, which Natalie went on to win. Anderson revealed that after the season, she got into CrossFit. She shares a lot of workout videos on Instagram. In this video, she is seen weightlifting. Anderson captioned the post, “To hit a lifetime Personal Best at 37 years old sitting at the lightest consistent weight I've been (minus starving Survivor weight 💀) makes me so happy and proud. Never underestimate what your body is capable of.”

7. Michaela Bradshaw

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Michaela Bradshaw appeared on back to back seasons of Survivor. She competed on Millennials vs. Gen X and Gamechangers. Bradshaw became known for her ability in challenges, which naturally got her an invite to The Challenge. Bradshaw shared this video on Instagram of herself doing plank exercises with a resistance band.

8. Libby Vincek

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Libby Vincek first appeared on Survivor: Ghost Island. She is currently appearing on The CW series, Fight To Survive. In addition, Vincek is a personal trainer and shares a lot of workout videos on Instagram. She is currently expecting her first child, and shared this lower body pregnancy workout. Vincek captioned the post, “5 MINUTE LOWER BODY FINISHER!

I’ve been doing this with all of my clients and gosh it just burns so good! Whether you’re pregnant or not this one is sure to leave you 🔥 up! 20 lateral lunges. 15 hip flexor extensions. 10 heel elevated pulses + 5 squats + 10 pulses. Squat hold until failure! (We get 30-40 seconds in).”

9. Chris Underwood

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Chris Underwood was the winner of the thirty-eighth season of Survivor, called Edge of Extinction. He is currently competing on The Challenge USA 2. In both shows, Underwood became known for his physical strength. One thing he likes to do to stay in shape is going surfing. Underwood shared this photo of himself at the beach on Instagram, captioning it, “Living for the next wave.”

10. Sebastian Noel

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Sebastian Noel appeared on Survivor: Ghost Island and on The Challenge USA 2. In his spare time, he works as a fisherman, and spends a lot of time diving. Noel shared this video on Instagram of himself snorkeling. He captioned it, “Missing the gin clear waters and exotic corals of Fiji. Loving my @diver_usa wahoo print fins. 💧🪸🤿 Time to go back to my second home!!”

11. Desi Williams

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Desi Williams first appeared on Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers. She has also appeared on both seasons of The Challenge USA. Williams likes to hike to keep herself in shape. She shared this hiking video on Instagram, captioning it, “Movement + Nature are essential to my mental health 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🍃A little anxiety is normal, and we all experience it, but you’ve gotta find a healthy way to cope. I do love working out, but more importantly, I love the way I feel when I’m done.”

12. Stephanie Gonzalez

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Like Vincek, Stephanie Gonzalez appeared on both Survivor: Ghost Island and Fight To Survive. Gonzalez likes to snorkel to stay in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself in the water, captioning it, “New oceans to explore, new shark species to meet, & new friends @oceanoutfittershawaii to make memories & a little reunion with my Hawaiian big brother from another mother to top it off… CONCLUSION: 5 Out of 5 star of epic experience.”

13. Noelle Lambert

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Noelle Lambert appeared on Survivor 43, being the third amputee to appear on the show. Lambert is also a Paralympian, competing in track and field. She shared her training process for the event on Instagram. In this set of photos, Lambert is seen weightlifting and running.

14. Chelsea Meissner

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Chelsea Meissner first appeared on Survivor: One World, where she came in third. She then appeared as a cast member on Bravo’s Southern Charm. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself swimming in Honduras. Meissner captioned the post, “Working on my mind being just as clear.. Peek my highlight reel to view my recent video journal of the breathtaking island of Roatan.”

15. Jaime Lynn Ruiz

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Jaime Lynn Ruiz appeared on Survivor 44 earlier this year. She likes to garden and grow her own food, and shares highlights on Instagram. In this video, she is seen picking carrots in her garden. Ruiz captioned the post, “February Carrot Harvest 🥕👩🏽‍🌾❤️ They are perfect!”