{"id":67792,"date":"2023-09-11T11:24:46","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T11:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/likecelebwn.com\/?p=67792"},"modified":"2023-09-11T11:24:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T11:24:46","slug":"i-survived-35-days-in-the-wilderness-to-win-alone-i-wasnt-ready-to-come-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/likecelebwn.com\/entertainment\/i-survived-35-days-in-the-wilderness-to-win-alone-i-wasnt-ready-to-come-home\/","title":{"rendered":"I survived 35 days in the wilderness to win Alone – I wasn't ready to come home"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Channel 4\u2019s Alone asks contestants to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness for as long as possible and the last person standing will be given \u00a3100,000. The contestants must source their own food, build their own shelter, and keep their brains occupied.<\/p>\n

That is a pretty big challenge to most people (spending 24 hours alone at home would be impossible for me), but it proved to be somewhat easy for winner Tom Williams, who actually wanted to stay longer.<\/p>\n

The 40-year-old was a super fan of the American version of the show, which lasts a lot longer \u2013 an average of 65 days, which is a lot longer than 35 days it took Tom to win.<\/p>\n

\u2018I was itching the days onto a tree, which I took pleasure in doing, and knew I\u2019d only done 35,\u2019 he explained to Metro.co.uk.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018It was a real mental shift getting that call to say \u201cCongratulations, you\u2019re leaving in an hour\u201d. It was hard having to leave this world I created.<\/p>\n

\u2018I kind of wanted to push myself further out of my comfort zone and test my limits. I wanted to experience sleep deprivation and extreme hunger to see what I could handle. <\/p>\n

\u2018If I\u2019m being honest, there was never a point where I felt close to quitting. I was really comfortable.\u2019<\/p>\n

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In fact, it sounds like Tom had a lovely time \u2013 he made dice to play solo games, enjoyed recalling random conversations from his childhood, and even had fish stored up for future days.<\/p>\n

\u2018I found myself just with this beautifully clear mind. All I thought about was shelter, water, food, body and nothing else. It was really lovely. You\u2019re living this simple, blissful experience,\u2019 he recalled.<\/p>\n

\u2018That\u2019s exactly how our brain chemistry evolved to live. I think it\u2019s really good for us to experience boredom and not have constant stimulation. I don\u2019t meditate, but I lived in this meditative state out there. <\/p>\n

\u2018I took great joy in simple experiences like fishing. Every time I cast it was like pulling a handle on the slot machine. I remember eating duck, and it was better than any triple Michelin star meal.\u2019<\/p>\n

Now he\u2019s back living in busy Lisbon with his wife Eleanor and six-year-old son Ed, things are more hectic once again: \u2018I certainly want to slow down. <\/p>\n

\u2018Before I was like this is how happy I can feel, but now I know actually there\u2019s this state of bliss that I experienced out there. It\u2019s possible to feel even happier than I thought. I had some of the highest highs and lowest lows.\u2019<\/p>\n

One of the lows came from a shock injury.<\/p>\n

\u2018I was carrying 50 kilos of rocks and my back started hurting,\u2019 he explained.<\/p>\n

\u2018I was just lying there for a couple of hours because it hurt to move. <\/p>\n

\u2018I felt like I\u2019d made a critical mistake. I found some Willow Springs, which is a natural aspirin, and it actually genuinely helped. <\/p>\n

\u2018My health improved in there in some ways. I have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) but it went while I was there, and in the 11 months since I\u2019ve been home I haven\u2019t experienced it.\u2019<\/p>\n

One reason Tom signed up was to eliminate a personal point of embarrassment. He runs a travel company, which offers desert island experiences that allow people to pretend they\u2019ve been placed in the middle of nowhere and have to fend for themselves, and customers would often ask how long he\u2019d survived. One day was his answer up until his participation. Now he can brag about his impressive stint.<\/p>\n

\u2018I still don\u2019t feel like I can call myself an adventurer,\u2019 he surprisingly admitted.<\/p>\n

\u2018I have imposter syndrome. It\u2019s something I\u2019ve had all my life, but the experience has helped me have it less. I can say I\u2019m proud of myself. My self-confidence has definitely been boosted.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Upon exiting, he wasn\u2019t just flung back into the real world with 100k in his pocket instead he was slowly reintegrated into modern life.<\/p>\n

\u2018We were on a strict re-feeding programme. I lost three stone in there but put I\u2019d put on about that much weight before I joined by eating double cream and coconut oil.<\/p>\n

\u2018When you\u2019re back in the real world your senses are so heightened. I remember the hotel room mini fridge felt so loud that I had to unplug it. <\/p>\n

\u2018I couldn\u2019t talk to someone for longer than 10 minutes as it was too exhausting.\u2019<\/p>\n

Of course, his family was one thing he did miss but was spurred on by their encouragement.<\/p>\n

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Ed told Tom before he left that he should partake in the extreme adventure as \u2018because to try is good\u2019.<\/p>\n

The words were ringing in his ears throughout the experience, and he even itched them onto a piece of wood as a constant reminder. <\/p>\n

He got to return home as the winner and quickly got to work spending his cash prize. He put a deposit down on a Tesla car, but Eleanor convinced him that the money would be better spent elsewhere.<\/p>\n

\u2018We\u2019re going to use it to get on the property ladder,\u2019 he revealed.<\/p>\n

Stream the entire series of Alone on Channel 4 now.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Got a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page \u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n

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