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“Mukbang” YouTuber Nikocado Avocado won’t reveal how he lost 250 pounds

“Mukbang” YouTuber Nikocado Avocado won’t reveal how he lost 250 pounds

He has finally admitted the truth about his transformation from morbid obesity, but will not reveal any details about how he did it.

Popular heavyweight YouTuber Nikocado Avocado, known for his “mukbanging” videos in which he stuffs himself with tons of food, deceived his fans for two years by releasing pre-recorded clips – all while hiding his secret, slimmed-down self.

The bloated Las Vegas internet sensation, whose real name is Nicholas Perry, spoke to The Washington Post via email about the reaction to his recent video confession – but would not say how he got rid of the girth.


Perry, who creates “mukbang” videos, once weighed 187 kg. YouTube / Nicocado Avocado

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The popular YouTuber deceived his fans for two years by releasing pre-recorded clips. YouTube / Nicocado Avocado

The Ukrainian native had lost an incredible 250 pounds behind the scenes, which he finally revealed in a video on September 6th.

“Today I woke up from a very long dream and I also woke up having lost 250 pounds. Yet just yesterday people were calling me fat and sick and boring and irrelevant. Humans are the most disturbed creatures on the entire planet,” the 32-year-old said in the video, which has been viewed nearly 40 million times.

Perry, who has more than 4 million subscribers, claims he lost weight from 411 pounds to his current weight of 158 pounds.

He said his videos received mixed reviews.

“First of all, some people can't tell when I'm playing a role or when I'm being authentic. As an actor, that's the most fulfilling thing,” Perry said.

“Those who couldn't tell I was acting would label me a creepy, self-centered liar.”

He was happy to report that his fans had mostly been “very loving and friendly.”

“The vast majority of people seemed to enjoy the video and are excited to see me in a healthier state,” he said.

Gut health expert and author of “The Gut Revolution,” Christine Bishara, told The Post he may have taken medications such as Ozempic.

“It's possible he lost weight with an injectable form of semaglutide or similar drugs that act on the GLP-1 receptors,” she said.

“These drugs work by activating these receptors, which control appetite and reduce hunger. They also slow the movement of food in the stomach, so a person stays full longer.”

Bishara also said it's possible he lost weight by eating high-fiber, plant-based foods like asparagus, artichokes, broccoli and onions.

“Beneficial gut bacteria feed on these foods and can produce substances called postbiotics. Postbiotics can similarly stimulate GLP-1 receptors, also reducing appetite and hunger signals.”

Perry said his goal in releasing the video was to show the similarities between overeating and excessive viewing of internet content.

“While everyone was pointing fingers and laughing at me for my excessive consumption, I was in complete control the whole time. The reality is that people are completely fascinated by internet personalities and compulsively watch their content,” he said.

“There is a deeper level of overconsumption here, and that is the parallel I wanted to draw.”

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