Sami Helenius changed his diet to a new faith after Survivors.
Ex-hockey player Sami Helenius it’s easy to smile. He can finally air his Survivor victory in public. At times, attempts have been made to ask the man about the outcome, but he has been silent.
– It does feel very good. You can pat yourself on the back for surviving a month in such ascetic conditions.
Sami Helenius is the new winner of Survivors. Antti Nikkanen
The man’s heart is also warmed by the 30,000 euro jackpot. Renovating the cottage is already on my mind.
– The money goes to the common good. We might go on a holiday in the south with my wife in the spring, says Helenius.
New ways
Survivors was already a familiar program to Helenius. When he was asked to join at the beginning of the year, according to the man, the decision was easy.
– I’m about to reach 50 meters. The most important thing for me at this point is the new challenges. First of all, how I manage with a small amount of food.
Before Survivors, Helenius weighed 118 kilos.
– I used to eat my stomach full before I went to sleep. My dad called right before I left for the shoot. He playfully stated that I hope I would lose a little weight.
Helenius won an extra vote for the final tribal council from the prize competition. Four
Helenius has been following the series throughout the fall. He paid attention to his own body in the first episodes.
– I asked my wife why she hasn’t said before that I look like Nui läski. Even though I’m actively working out, in some angles I looked like I had a huge backpack (belly).
Helenius, who is actively involved in sports, changed his diet after Survivors.
– Sausages and meat pies have remained in the store. I have been able to manage my weight surprisingly well. I weighed 108 kilos when I came out of the jungle.
– I went to the gym this morning, and the scale showed 110 kilos. The feeling is much lighter.
This is how Helenius aired his victory in Malaysia. Four
Case Kätkä
Helenius’ journey in Survivors could be described as a story of growth. At first, he seemed to be left out of the big alliances, but step by step he moved closer to the finals. In the heat of the competition, emotions flared up several times.
– I got a little angry when Markus Pöyhönen was voted out. I was directly fucked. Then I realized I can’t trust everyone here. Gotta know those credit horses.
It wasn’t an easy situation either Pok Biilin voting him out, even though Helenius had promised that he would not betray his ally.
– Lying is not one of my values. Even dear friends had to be pissed off there. At first it felt like your heart was bleeding, but at the same time you realized that this was a game.
– We have discussed the matter with Pok and he understands. He is a professional athlete. Pok and I rarely communicate that week.
Helenius lost eight kilos in the jungle. Antti Nikkanen
The most confusing moment of the season was seen shortly before the final, when singer Virpi Kätkä decided to give up in the middle of the race. Helenius was completely surprised by the singer’s decision.
– It was a really tough place for Virpi. I completely understand his solution. Even though Julia and I tried to tell Virpi before the vote that this is just a game and nobody holds grudges. Virpi made his own solution.
Helenius recalls the moment before the dramatic tribal council.
– We walked to the tribal council and Virpi whispered to me: It’s okay, Sami. Everything will be fine.
– People who know Virpi understand his solutions.