Hannah Gough

Hannah Gough is a contestant from.

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How would you describe yourself? A very alternative, kickass, powerlifting, sassy pinup gal with pink hair, a killer sense of 1950s style and a mindset that wants to prove to people that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.

Why are you doing Survivor? I want to prove to NZ that there is more to people than appearance. I work out five times a week and pick up more than my bodyweight. Yes, I am curvy but I am hella strong at the same time. I live by a motto of “fit, healthy and strong at any size”. Beauty and strength comes in all shapes and sizes. I want to prove to people you are not defined by a number!

What did you do to prepare? Cardio, all the cardio! I would do two cycles of tabata 5 times a week! Mentally, I knew it was going to be tough. I know people are going to judge me on my appearance, so I made an aspiration wall to remind myself of why I was going to do this crazy thing. I also binge-watched so many Survivor episodes – it got to the point I was freaking myself out so I stopped.

What are your pet peeves? Being lied to. If you say, “you got my back” and then lie to me, it’s on!

What’s your strategy?To lay low, do what I am told, and prove that I have strength until I can make my move.