YouTuber Nikocado Avocado showcases 250lb weight loss after trolls labeled him 'sick and irrelevant' Mukbang YouTuber Nikocado Avocado said he'd managed to stay 'two steps ahead of everyone'
A YouTuber has returned to the platform and shown off an astonishing weight loss after being targeted by trolls.
Nikocado Avocado was known for his 'mukbang' style of videos in which he would eat a large plate of food while chatting with viewers.
The streamer had been bullied about his weight online during his videos.
Around seven months ago videos stopped being uploaded onto his channel, with videos ceasing to appear on his secondary channel around three months ago.
Many of the streamer's fans were left confused by this as new videos would no longer show up on the channel.
That was until the YouTuber posted a new video in which he revealed some surprising revelations about what he had been doing during the hiatus.
And among the surprising things was that while he had not posted new content for months, he had not been making videos for longer than that.
The YouTuber revealed he had lost a lot of weight (YouTube / Nikocado Avocado)
Nikocado played a prank on his viewers (X/@real_nikocado)
In fact, Nikocado revealed that he had not actually made a new video for the channel for around two years.
Instead he pre-recorded a lot of the content and had been posting it slowly to make it seem as though he was still active.
But what he had actually been doing was working on losing a lot of weight, which he revealed upon his return to the platform.
In a new post he revealed that he had lost some 250lbs in weight, with the way that his posts were done making it seem as though it had happened overnight.
He revealed that he had been bullied online for his appearance, and pulled the stunt with revealing his weight loss suddenly as a way to get one over on people who had been bullying him.
In fact, Nikocado revealed that he had not actually made a new video for the channel for around two years.
Instead he pre-recorded a lot of the content and had been posting it slowly to make it seem as though he was still active.
But what he had actually been doing was working on losing a lot of weight, which he revealed upon his return to the platform.
In a new post he revealed that he had lost some 250lbs in weight, with the way that his posts were done making it seem as though it had happened overnight.
He revealed that he had been bullied online for his appearance, and pulled the stunt with revealing his weight loss suddenly as a way to get one over on people who had been bullying him.
Nikocado revealed his weight loss (YouTube / Nikocado Avocado)
He lost 250lbs (X/@real_nikocado)
"Just yesterday people were calling me fat and sick and boring and irrelevant," the YouTuber said.
"People are the most messed up creatures on the the entire planet and yet I've still managed to stay two steps ahead of everyone. The joke's on you."
His new videos still see him eating a lot of food, with the streamer posting: "I finished my food like a good boy and a good YouTuber, OK. He kept his word, he kept his promise and he did it.
"I said I would finish and I did and honestly I need to get this, keep this appetite nice and rammed up so I don't mind it at all."
He also explained that he would continue to make content for social media, urging people to like and subscribe to his videos.Featured Image Credit: Nikocado Avocado/YouTube
Topics: News, US News, YouTube, Health
Oprah is leaving WeightWatchers board after revealing she's using a weight loss drug The TV host admitted last year she was using a weight loss drug.
Oprah Winfrey has revealed she is stepping down from the board of WeightWatchers.
The talk show host's decision follows after she revealed in December 2023 she was taking a weight loss drug.
Drew Barrymore interviews Oprah Winfrey
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Winfrey admitted to taking a weight-loss drug
The 70-year-old didn't reveal what drug she was taking when she made the revelation last December.
She told PEOPLE at the time: "I realized I’d been blaming myself all these years for being overweight, and I have a predisposition that no amount of willpower is going to control.
"Obesity is a disease. It’s not about willpower - it's about the brain."
After making that discovery in July 2023 and having recommended a weight loss drug to others 'long before', Winfrey then went on it herself.
The TV personality continued: "The fact that there’s a medically approved prescription for managing weight and staying healthier, in my lifetime, feels like relief, like redemption, like a gift, and not something to hide behind and once again be ridiculed for."
"Just yesterday people were calling me fat and sick and boring and irrelevant," the YouTuber said.
"People are the most messed up creatures on the the entire planet and yet I've still managed to stay two steps ahead of everyone. The joke's on you."
His new videos still see him eating a lot of food, with the streamer posting: "I finished my food like a good boy and a good YouTuber, OK. He kept his word, he kept his promise and he did it.
"I said I would finish and I did and honestly I need to get this, keep this appetite nice and rammed up so I don't mind it at all."
He also explained that he would continue to make content for social media, urging people to like and subscribe to his videos.Featured Image Credit: Nikocado Avocado/YouTube
Topics: News, US News, YouTube, Health
Oprah is leaving WeightWatchers board after revealing she's using a weight loss drug The TV host admitted last year she was using a weight loss drug.
Oprah Winfrey has revealed she is stepping down from the board of WeightWatchers.
The talk show host's decision follows after she revealed in December 2023 she was taking a weight loss drug.
Drew Barrymore interviews Oprah Winfrey
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Winfrey admitted to taking a weight-loss drug
The 70-year-old didn't reveal what drug she was taking when she made the revelation last December.
She told PEOPLE at the time: "I realized I’d been blaming myself all these years for being overweight, and I have a predisposition that no amount of willpower is going to control.
"Obesity is a disease. It’s not about willpower - it's about the brain."
After making that discovery in July 2023 and having recommended a weight loss drug to others 'long before', Winfrey then went on it herself.
The TV personality continued: "The fact that there’s a medically approved prescription for managing weight and staying healthier, in my lifetime, feels like relief, like redemption, like a gift, and not something to hide behind and once again be ridiculed for."
Getty Images/ Emma McIntyre/ The Recording AcademyWinfrey steps down from WeightWatchers' board
Winfrey has served on the WeightWatchers' board since 2015. However, on 26 February - as per an SEC filing seen by Variety - she told the company she wouldn't be standing for re-election in May 2024 when shareholders conduct their annual meeting.
Though she did add: "I look forward to continuing to advise and collaborate with WeightWatchers and CEO Sima Sistani in elevating the conversation around recognizing obesity as a chronic condition, working to reduce stigma, and advocating for health equity."
Winfrey's being on a weight-loss drug allegedly technically went against her agreement with WeightWatchers - the TV host not allowed to use 'any other weight loss or weigh management' products or services, or engage with any other similar businesses or programs.
However, reflecting on Winfrey's decision to leave the board, WeightWatchers stated: "Her decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company on any matter relating to the company’s operations, policies or practices."
Getty Images/ Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Critics Choice AssociationWhat happens to Winfrey's stake in the company?
When she first joined the board in 2015, Winfrey acquired a 10 percent stake in the company, the interest of which she's said she will be donating to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
WeightWatchers' board of directors said in a statement: "[We're] supportive of Ms. Winfrey’s proposal to donate all of her WW stock to the NMAAHC during the company’s upcoming trading window in March 2024.
"Ms. Winfrey is making the donation to support the NMAAHC’s goal to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans and to eliminate any perceived conflict of interest around her taking weight-loss medications.
"In addition, Ms. Winfrey intends to donate the proceeds from any future exercises of her WW stock options to NMAAHC."
Getty Images/ Axelle/ Bauer-Griffin/ FilmMagicWinfrey's future with WeightWatchers
Despite stepping down from the board, Winfrey is set to continue participating in 'a number of public forums and events' with the company.
WeightWatchers International chairman Thilo Semmelbauer resolved: "Oprah has been an inspiring presence and passionate advocate for our members, providing critical insights and counsel that has helped shape WeightWatchers over these last 8 years. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank her for her energy, dedication, and for continuing to play a role as collaborator and thought partner going forward. What I know for sure, we will dearly miss her presence on the board."
UNILAD has contacted Oprah Winfrey and WeightWatchers for comment.Featured Image Credit: Getty Images for Global Citizen / Paras Griffin/Getty Images for ESSENCE
YouTuber Paul Harrell announces his own death in heartbreaking video apologizing to fans Paul Harrell has died at the age of 58 after a cancer diagnosis
Much-loved YouTuber Paul Harrell has died at the age of 58, announcing his death in a heartbreaking clip posted to his channel.
The guns rights activist had been battling stage 2 pancreatic cancer after doctors 'caught it early'.
Nonetheless, it has now been confirmed Harrell passed away on Tuesday (3 September)
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The YouTuber died on Tuesday (YouTube/Paul Harrell)
Tom Grieve, attorney and fellow YouTuber, penned on Twitter: "I just learned and was given permission to share that Paul has passed.
"A true lion of men, a paragon of integrity, the gun dad of the internet, and a role model for us all. May he continue inspire and call us to be better and do more. Rest in peace."
Harrell heartbreakingly announced his own passing in a devastating clip posted to his YouTube channel.
The video was filmed in December 2023, with his family publishing it following his death.
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"If you're watching me, I'm dead," Harrell began the heartbreaking video.
In the six-minute scene titled 'I'm Dead', Harrell added: "We did catch it early but not as early as I had thought.
"It has spread faster than I thought it would. My time is drawing very short."
Harrell continued by offering his 'sincere apologies', adding that he 'let everybody down'.
A moment that's for sure left tears in many viewers' eyes.
"I had hoped that I would continue in this format for the next 10 or even 15 years," he continued.
"Even once I was diagnosed, I'd hoped that we'd be here for at least two or three more years and that's turned out to be only a few more months.
"My apologies for that. It makes me feel like I've let everybody down."
Harrell shared a final message with his viewers (YouTube/Paul Harrell)
Many have flocked to the comments section of the YouTube video and social media sites such as Twitter to offer their condolences.
"This sucks. Every so often you get a pang of sadness over the death of someone you’ve never met, but you feel like you personally know. Felt that way the first time when Norm MacDonald died. This is the second time," one person wrote on Twitter.
A second added: "A legend has passed and he will be sorely missed. RIP Paul and my deepest sympathies and condolences to all his family, friends, and Youtube subscribers."
While a third quipped: "I’m grieved to hear this, I always enjoyed his videos. While I didn’t know him personally, I felt as if we could have been friends. I’ll keep his family in my prayers."Featured Image Credit: YouTube/Paul Harrell
YouTuber Ninja reveals heartbreaking cancer diagnosis Ninja has been speaking about his cancer diagnosis on X
Popular YouTuber Ninja has revealed a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis to his fans.
The gaming influencer, also known as Tyler Blevins, took to X to make the announcement.
"Alright I’m still in a bit of shock but want to keep you all updated. A few weeks ago I went in to a dermatologist for an annual skin/mole check that Jess proactively scheduled for me," he wrote.
"There was a mole on the bottom of my foot that they wanted to remove just to be careful.
"It came back as melanoma, but they are optimistic that we caught it in the early stages."
The YouTuber died on Tuesday (YouTube/Paul Harrell)Tom Grieve, attorney and fellow YouTuber, penned on Twitter: "I just learned and was given permission to share that Paul has passed.
"A true lion of men, a paragon of integrity, the gun dad of the internet, and a role model for us all. May he continue inspire and call us to be better and do more. Rest in peace."
Harrell heartbreakingly announced his own passing in a devastating clip posted to his YouTube channel.
The video was filmed in December 2023, with his family publishing it following his death.
Play
"If you're watching me, I'm dead," Harrell began the heartbreaking video.
In the six-minute scene titled 'I'm Dead', Harrell added: "We did catch it early but not as early as I had thought.
"It has spread faster than I thought it would. My time is drawing very short."
Harrell continued by offering his 'sincere apologies', adding that he 'let everybody down'.
A moment that's for sure left tears in many viewers' eyes.
"I had hoped that I would continue in this format for the next 10 or even 15 years," he continued.
"Even once I was diagnosed, I'd hoped that we'd be here for at least two or three more years and that's turned out to be only a few more months.
"My apologies for that. It makes me feel like I've let everybody down."
Harrell shared a final message with his viewers (YouTube/Paul Harrell)Many have flocked to the comments section of the YouTube video and social media sites such as Twitter to offer their condolences.
"This sucks. Every so often you get a pang of sadness over the death of someone you’ve never met, but you feel like you personally know. Felt that way the first time when Norm MacDonald died. This is the second time," one person wrote on Twitter.
A second added: "A legend has passed and he will be sorely missed. RIP Paul and my deepest sympathies and condolences to all his family, friends, and Youtube subscribers."
While a third quipped: "I’m grieved to hear this, I always enjoyed his videos. While I didn’t know him personally, I felt as if we could have been friends. I’ll keep his family in my prayers."Featured Image Credit: YouTube/Paul Harrell
YouTuber Ninja reveals heartbreaking cancer diagnosis Ninja has been speaking about his cancer diagnosis on X
Popular YouTuber Ninja has revealed a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis to his fans.
The gaming influencer, also known as Tyler Blevins, took to X to make the announcement.
"Alright I’m still in a bit of shock but want to keep you all updated. A few weeks ago I went in to a dermatologist for an annual skin/mole check that Jess proactively scheduled for me," he wrote.
"There was a mole on the bottom of my foot that they wanted to remove just to be careful.
"It came back as melanoma, but they are optimistic that we caught it in the early stages."
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He contained: "I had another dark spot appear near it, so today they biopsied that and removed a larger area around the melanoma with the hopes that under the microscope they will see clear non-melanoma edges and we will know we got it.
"I’m grateful to have hope in finding this early, but please take this as a PSA to get skin checkups."
Ninja's wife, Jessica Blevins, has also taken to X following the announcement.
She penned: "Crazy butterfly effect moment-I probably wouldn’t have started scheduling annual skin checkups yet if we didn’t move to Florida. Foot melanoma is not sun-related, so it would have been there anyways and we might not have found it. Thank God.
"Also, thank you for your outpouring love. I’m here to be strong for @Ninja
and give him all the help and support he needs! We feel strong knowing God is walking with us through all of this!"
For those unaware, melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can spread to other parts of the body.
He contained: "I had another dark spot appear near it, so today they biopsied that and removed a larger area around the melanoma with the hopes that under the microscope they will see clear non-melanoma edges and we will know we got it.
"I’m grateful to have hope in finding this early, but please take this as a PSA to get skin checkups."
Ninja's wife, Jessica Blevins, has also taken to X following the announcement.
She penned: "Crazy butterfly effect moment-I probably wouldn’t have started scheduling annual skin checkups yet if we didn’t move to Florida. Foot melanoma is not sun-related, so it would have been there anyways and we might not have found it. Thank God.
"Also, thank you for your outpouring love. I’m here to be strong for @Ninja
and give him all the help and support he needs! We feel strong knowing God is walking with us through all of this!"
For those unaware, melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can spread to other parts of the body.
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Typically, the cause of the cancer is exposure to ultraviolet light from sources such as the sun.
However, age, paleness of skin, moles and a family history of the disease are all potential factors in the potential development of melanoma.
Surgery is a common treatment for the skin cancer, though that is very much dependent on how widespread and progressed the cancer is.
In Ninja's case, the link between sunlight and melanoma on the foot is unclear.
Particularly because it's an area of the body that's far less exposed to UV.
Many have flocked to the comments section of Ninja's X post to wish him well.
"Praying for you Tyler. W Jess for making that get looked at," one person wrote.
"Hoping for the best. Lots of love to Jess for being proactive as well," a second added.Featured Image Credit: Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images/Theo Wargo/Getty Images
Topics: Cancer, Health, YouTube, US News
Scientists invented 'weight-loss device' that locks jaw shut and people are outraged Social media users have likened it to a 'medieval torture device'
Scientists have caused controversy after inventing a 'weight-loss device' that people are calling a 'medieval torture device.'
From dangerous diets to popping pills, the weight loss industry is full of controversial methods.
Most recently, prescription drug Ozempic has taken Hollywood by storm due to its appetite-curbing abilities that 'trick the brain' into thinking you're full.
Melissa McCarthy responds to shocking Barbra Streisand Ozempic comment
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However, high demand for the drug for weight loss purposes has lead to shortages, leaving those who use it to treat type 2 diabetes unable to source any.
But no weight-loss method is arguably as controversial as the 'world's first weight-loss device', which sees its user's jaw locked shut.
Created by researchers from New Zealand's University of Otago, the DentalSlim Diet Control is made up of magnets that are attached to the bottom and top first molar teeth.
This restricts the jaw from opening more than 2 millimeters wide and forces the user to consume a liquid diet that's lower in calories.
The device was recently the subject of a study published in Nature's British Dental Journal.
Typically, the cause of the cancer is exposure to ultraviolet light from sources such as the sun.
However, age, paleness of skin, moles and a family history of the disease are all potential factors in the potential development of melanoma.
Surgery is a common treatment for the skin cancer, though that is very much dependent on how widespread and progressed the cancer is.
In Ninja's case, the link between sunlight and melanoma on the foot is unclear.
Particularly because it's an area of the body that's far less exposed to UV.
Many have flocked to the comments section of Ninja's X post to wish him well.
"Praying for you Tyler. W Jess for making that get looked at," one person wrote.
"Hoping for the best. Lots of love to Jess for being proactive as well," a second added.Featured Image Credit: Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images/Theo Wargo/Getty Images
Topics: Cancer, Health, YouTube, US News
Scientists invented 'weight-loss device' that locks jaw shut and people are outraged Social media users have likened it to a 'medieval torture device'
Scientists have caused controversy after inventing a 'weight-loss device' that people are calling a 'medieval torture device.'
From dangerous diets to popping pills, the weight loss industry is full of controversial methods.
Most recently, prescription drug Ozempic has taken Hollywood by storm due to its appetite-curbing abilities that 'trick the brain' into thinking you're full.
Melissa McCarthy responds to shocking Barbra Streisand Ozempic comment
(MellissaMcCarthy/Instagram)
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However, high demand for the drug for weight loss purposes has lead to shortages, leaving those who use it to treat type 2 diabetes unable to source any.
But no weight-loss method is arguably as controversial as the 'world's first weight-loss device', which sees its user's jaw locked shut.
Created by researchers from New Zealand's University of Otago, the DentalSlim Diet Control is made up of magnets that are attached to the bottom and top first molar teeth.
This restricts the jaw from opening more than 2 millimeters wide and forces the user to consume a liquid diet that's lower in calories.
The device was recently the subject of a study published in Nature's British Dental Journal.
Scientists have invented a 'weight-loss' device that sees the user's jaw locked shut. (University of Otago)After being fitted with the DentalSlim for two weeks, seven participants lost an average of 14 pounds each and 'were motivated to continue with their weight loss journey'.
But people aren't impressed, with many taking to X (formerly Twitter) to share their outrage.
One person wrote: "And this, kids, is why ethics needs to be taught in science. Good God, I thought medicine was past these kinds of torture devices."
"90% sure this is in breach of a few health and war crime laws," a second added.
And another joked: "Have you considered wiring the professors fingers together so they can do less of this?"
Professor Paul Brunton, lead researcher from the University of Otago’s Division of Health Sciences, has since said in a statement: "It is a non-invasive, reversible, economical and attractive alternative to surgical procedures. The fact is, there are no adverse consequences with this device."
While users lose an average of 14 pounds in two weeks, people are outraged by the weight-loss device. (Getty Stock Images)And a further statement from the University read: "To clarify, the intention of the device is not intended as a quick or long-term weight-loss tool; rather it is aimed to assist people who need to undergo surgery and who cannot have the surgery until they have lost weight.
"After two or three weeks they can have the magnets disengaged and device removed. They could then have a period with a less restricted diet and then go back into treatment. This would allow for a phased approach to weight loss supported by advice from a dietician."
If you have been affected by any of the issues in this article and wish to speak to someone, contact National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). You can reach them on their free hotline at 1(888)-375-7767, which is open Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm CST.
