Mr Universe hopeful swaps food for his own URINE

A former Mr Universe competitor has swapped food for urine, with him getting by on the nauseating 'drink' five days a week.

John Moniz-DePass, 46, of Ontario, also bathes in his year-old urine, which he stores in his family's fridge. 

The ex-bodybuilder and father-of-three was once a fruitarian but recently took his extreme lifestyle a step further by existing almost solely on his own liquid waste. 

Although he claims to feel healthier and more energetic than ever, his stomach-churning 'diet' has taken a toll on his relationship, with his 'disgusted' wife Dora Moniz-DePass, 45, refusing to kiss him until hours later.

John Moniz-DePass has swapped food for urine, with him getting by on the nauseating 'drink' and almost nothing else five days a week - and he hopes to one day cut out food entirely 

John Moniz-DePass has swapped food for urine, with him getting by on the nauseating 'drink' and almost nothing else five days a week - and he hopes to one day cut out food entirely 

His wife Dora Moniz-DePass (pictured together) was initially 'disgusted' by his nauseating 'diet'. Although she has since accepted it, he is still not allowed to kiss her until hours later

His wife Dora Moniz-DePass (pictured together) was initially 'disgusted' by his nauseating 'diet'. Although she has since accepted it, he is still not allowed to kiss her until hours later

His habit for drinking his urine has also affected his children, who dislike the smell. The couple are pictured with their children Michaila (right), 15, Sierra (left), 14 and seven-year-old Anike

His habit for drinking his urine has also affected his children, who dislike the smell. The couple are pictured with their children Michaila (right), 15, Sierra (left), 14 and seven-year-old Anike

Speaking of his diet, Mr Moniz-DePass said: 'A couple of years ago I began to reduce my meat and noticed changes right away. The pain I had experienced started to reduce almost within a day or two.

'I slept better, felt better. My body is now more lively, energetic, vibrant.

'I'm able to communicate better, I'm able to express myself better. I'm more self aware and sleeping better. I can breathe more deeply.'

During his bodybuilding career, Mr Moniz-DePass - who now works as a weight-loss coach - weighed 15st 10lbs (220lbs), and would obsessively consume calories and protein to build muscle.

After starting a family and giving up bodybuilding, his weight went down to 12st 12lbs (180lbs). Mr Moniz-DePass now runs a fitness company from home with his wife.

On the five days a week when he consumes nothing but urine, Mr Moniz-DePass claims his weight can drop to just 9st 4lbs (130lbs), with him getting by on less than 3,000 calories over the week. And he hopes to one day give up food completely.

Speaking of the effect his diet has had on his relationship, Mr Moniz-DePass said: 'My wife has gotten over her initial disgust, distaste and judgement of me, and has come to see how [drinking urine] has benefited my life.

'Although she's not joining me in a drink, she's no longer being an additional resistance. 

The former body builder claims he feels better than ever after ditching food for his liquid waste

The former body builder claims he feels better than ever after ditching food for his liquid waste

Desperate to make her children feel their home life is normal, Mrs Moniz-DePass buys candles to mask the smell of her husband's urine and banishes him to the bathroom while he drinks it 

Desperate to make her children feel their home life is normal, Mrs Moniz-DePass buys candles to mask the smell of her husband's urine and banishes him to the bathroom while he drinks it 

Mr Moniz-DePass (pictured in the gym) claims he is 'more lively, energetic, vibrant' than ever

He also credits the nauseating diet for giving him his ripped physique. After not eating for five days at a time, his weight can drop to just 9st 4lbs (130lbs)

Mr Moniz-DePass (pictured left in the gym) claims he is 'more lively, energetic, vibrant' than ever. He also credits the nauseating diet for giving him his ripped physique (seen right). After not eating for five days at a time, his weight can drop to just 9st 4lbs (130lbs)

Mrs Moniz-DePass, who runs a fitness company with Mr Moniz-DePass (both pictured), claims she 'has to support him' and is just happy to have a 'energetic, happy husband'

Mrs Moniz-DePass, who runs a fitness company with Mr Moniz-DePass (both pictured), claims she 'has to support him' and is just happy to have a 'energetic, happy husband'

Mr Moniz-DePass - a former fruitarian - drinks fruit juice if hungry while on the extreme diet

Mr Moniz-DePass - a former fruitarian - drinks fruit juice if hungry while on the extreme diet

Pictured while working as a bodybuilder, Mr Moniz-DePass weighed 15st 10lbs (220lbs), and would obsessively consume calories and protein. He quit the profession after starting a family

Pictured while working as a bodybuilder, Mr Moniz-DePass weighed 15st 10lbs (220lbs), and would obsessively consume calories and protein. He quit the profession after starting a family

Mr Moniz-DePass starts the day by sipping his own urine from a beaker, with his wife banishing him to the bathroom to help mask the smell. 

Mrs Moniz-DePass, a 'detox specialist', said: 'My initial reaction was total disgust. The urine was in my fridge and that's not okay with me.

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