30-year-old Dmitry Nuyanzin from Orenburg, Russia, worked as a fitness trainer and had more than 43,000 followers on Instagram. There, he shared updates on his training and changes in his weight, among other things.
His initial plan was to gain around 25 kilos. He would then lose the weight again alongside participants in his upcoming weight-loss course.
According to PerthNow, he also promised 10,000 rubles to participants weighing more than 100 kilos if they managed to lose ten per cent of their body weight before the New Year.
Ate 10,000 calories
To gain weight quickly, Nuyanzin reportedly consumed around 10,000 calories a day. His diet included cakes, dumplings with mayonnaise, crisps, burgers and pizza.
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In around a month, his weight increased from approximately 92 to 105 kilos. He had therefore gained at least 13 kilos.
The British Heart Foundation states according to LADbible that being overweight can increase the risk of conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. These conditions are associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
Cause of death
Following the rapid weight gain, Nuyanzin began to feel unwell, according to LADbible. He cancelled training sessions and told friends that he planned to see a doctor.
Shortly afterwards, the 30-year-old fitness trainer died in his sleep. It has been reported that he suffered cardiac arrest, but no official cause of death has been released.
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Following his death, he was remembered on social media as a positive person.
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This article is made and published by Ida-Marie Palm Varbæk, who may have used AI in the preparation.