Fitness Coach Dies After Extreme Food Challenge

Fitness influencer Dmitry Nuyanzin, 30, from Orenburg, Russia, died unexpectedly after undertaking an extreme 10,000-calorie daily diet challenge. The goal was to intentionally gain weight, specifically 55lb, as a precursor to launching his new weight-loss program. Nuyanzin documented his intensive eating regimen, which included large portions of burgers, pizza, pastries, and dumplings, over the course of a month, gaining at least 13kg.

His final Instagram post, made just days before his death, featured him jubilantly holding a bag of crisps with the caption 'I wanted it, and I got it!' Sadly, reports indicate that Nuyanzin passed away in his sleep due to heart failure. This abrupt end followed his announcement on October 21 that his weight-loss course was launching soon, promising exciting prizes and body transformation.

Nuyanzin, a graduate of the Orenburg Olympic Reserve School and the National Fitness University, had garnered over 43,000 followers. Tributes have poured in, remembering him as a bright and positive individual. Health organizations like the British Heart Foundation caution that excess weight poses significant risks to cardiovascular health, increasing the likelihood of conditions such as atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, and heart disease.