A set of identical twins have released a brutally honest video chronicling how they lost a combined 16st.YouTubers Niki and Sammy Albon, both 22, piled on the pounds in their teenage years after becoming 'addicted' to snacking between meals.Niki shot to 18st while Sammy peaked at a hefty 21st 2lb. It wasn’t until they started university that they started to slim down and within just 18 months, the boys had cut their weight by more than a third.Scroll down for video Slim twins: YouTubers Niki and Sammy Albon, who piled on the pounds in their teenage years after becoming 'addicted' to snacking between meals, have shed 16st between themNow the pair have turned to YouTube to reveal how they deal with the confidence crisis that comes with being overweight and how they shed the pounds.The twins have had an astonishing 1.6 million views on the video sharing site.More than 40,000 people have subscribed to their online blog where they have uploaded a string of comedy videos about the world of showbusiness. 

Niki, who now weighs 11st 6lb, and Sammy, who is 12st 6lb, received another 100,000 views after uploading two video chronicling their weight loss. As they were: Niki, left, shot to 18st while Sammy peaked at 21st 2lb because of their love for snacking Opening up: The brothers have turned to YouTube to reveal how they deal with the confidence crisis that comes with being overweight and how they shed the stones and they've had millions of views. Niki, left, now weighs 11st6lb, and Sammy is 12st 6lbNiki, who is the eldest of the brothers by 18 minutes, said: 'I think if you’re overweight you think a lot more about things. For example we would never be confident going on a public transport.'You are always worried about what you look like and what people are thinking.'We used to eat snacks all the time but our meals were just a normal size.'Then we started cooking our own food so we knew what we were putting in it. Then the weight just started falling off.'We just felt compelled to make the weight loss videos because we had been through it yourself and wanted to help other people.'We had a really good reaction to it and it’s nice that it has gone down so well with everybody.'

Former life: Niki, left, and Sammy say they used to be afraid to go on public transport through fear of what people might think Weightloss journey: Niki explained that they used to eat snacks all the time but their meals were just a normal size and once they moved to university, they took control of their weightNiki said the pair only started losing weight midway through university when they were forced to budget and had to cut out takeaways and snacks.inzi backpackIn the video the pair tell their viewers they are not alone, reassuring them it is 'how you feel inside that counts'.swiss gear backpack 8815Sammy, a part-time librarian, says he and Nikki were delighted the video had reached so many people.wizzy backpack

He added: 'We aren’t bothered about being on TV we just want to make our channel as successful as possible and then that will open other things up to us.'Our videos are supposed to funny and there isn’t really supposed to be a serious message behind them.'Out of 200 odd videos only two are about weight loss so that’s not what the channel is about.'We just felt like doing a video about our weight loss was important as it was glitterz laptop backpack - atsuch a massive part of our lives.'backpack razer kaskus Candid: Sammy, left, and Niki tell their viewers they are not alone, reassuring them it is 'how you feel inside that counts'mybackpack saas Career: Sammy, left, and Niki spent more than £1,000 on filming equipment and now it is so successful that they earn enough money to keep the site going alongside their part-time jobsNiki added: 'Me and Sammy are like best enemies, we argue a lot but yeah I would say we’re still best friends.'It is good company having each other.

It is almost as if you’re just hanging out with yourself.'The pair spent more than £1,000 on filming equipment and now it is so successful that they earn enough money to keep the site going alongside their part-time jobs.The boys live at home with their mother Jacqueline, 48, a hairdresser and their father, mechanic Darren, 47, in Canvey Island, Essex.To watch the pair’s videos just visit their siteBlessings in a Backpack - DeForest Area Schools added 2 new photos.Spreading the word about Blessings to UW Madison students today at the Public Service Fair. Hoping to inspire students to make a difference!Blessings in a Backpack - DeForest Area Schools shared their event.2Little Black DressLake Windsor Country ClubSee allBlessings in a Backpack - DeForest Area SchoolsSo happy to share the news that Blessings in a Backpack received a grant for $1500 from the Alliant Energy Foundation. What a wonderful gift just in time for the holidays!! Thank you to Alliant Energy Foundation!Blessings in a Backpack - DeForest Area SchoolsA BIG thank you to Mrs. Lavold's 2nd grade class at Windsor Elementary.

They collected food for the Blessings program as part of their month long random acts of kindness. Blessings in a Backpack - DeForest Area SchoolsOur shelves are full! Thank you to Eagle Point and Yahara Elementary schools for collecting food the whole month of November. Your support makes it possible to feed so many kids each week!Blessings in a Backpack - DeForest Area Schools shared Blessings in a Backpack's photo.1 in 5 children in DeForest are at risk of not having enough to eat on the weekend when they are not at school. Consider giving to Blessings in a Backpack - DeForest Area Schools on this GIVING TUESDAY! Click the link below, select box for Donate to a Specific program and enter DeForest Area Schools in the school designation box. Thank you for fighting childhood hunger in DeForest!Blessings in a BackpackWhooaaa... we're more than half way there! Will you be the one who helps us reach our # goal of $10,000?! $10,000 = 3,800 hunger-free weekends for children facing food insecurity in the U.S.!

Donate now: ow.ly/sfck306xd3eBlessings in a Backpack - DeForest Area Schools shared Blessings in a Backpack's photo.100 children in DeForest go home with bags of food each weekend in hopes that they don't feel hunger pangs. Blessings in a Backpack21-million children receive free & reduced meals. What do they eat on the weekend? Help us feed the future of America on this #! Donate: http://ow.ly/5dS4306C6gGBlessings in a Backpack - DeForest Area Schools added 2 new photos.Blessings in a Backpack was recognized by Joining Forces for Families for our contributions to the DeForest community. Thank you to Bob Blankenhagen for the nomination! It was humbling and truly an honor to receive recognition for the work that we do. It was inspiring to be in the company of other great organizations in Dane County that make significant contributions to their communities every day!!Blessings in a Backpack - DeForest Area SchoolsWe are SO happy to be back packing bags!! This is our second week and we are already up to 77 bags.

In honor of National Blessings in a Backpack Day, Superintendent Eric Runez and DeForest Village Board President Judd Blau helped us pack bags today. And a HUGE thank you to our 3 elementary school principals, Roy Bernards, Ann Schoenberger and Mike Weisensel for incorporating a book about childhood hunger called Maddi's Fridge into their school's curriculum this week.Blessings in a Backpack - DeForest Area SchoolsBlessings in a Backpack received a $500 donation from Tricor Insurance and The IMT Group. We were 1 of 23 recipients to receive a donation from the IMT Community Contest. A huge thank you to both organizations for the donation! Just in time too as the school year is quickly approaching..... .Blessings in a Backpack - DeForest Area Schools added 2 new photos.The DeForest Area Lions Club raised $1800 for the Blessings program from the Brat Bust!! Thank you to the DeForest Area Lions Club for their generous support!Blessings in a Backpack - DeForest Area SchoolsThere are still plenty of treasures to be found at the garage sale benefitting Blessings in a Backpack!

Free sassy cow ice cream cones too!!!Blessings in a Backpack - DeForest Area SchoolsGarage sale to benefit Blessings in a Backpack coming up this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Be sure to stop out and see if there are some items you just can't live without!Blessings in a Backpack - DeForest Area SchoolsBRAT BUST TODAY at the Mousehouse Cheesehaus in Windsor from 10am to 2pm and 4pm to 7pm or until they are all sold out. Brats and hamburgers $3 each. Hosted by the Lion's Club and all proceeds will go to Blessings in a Backpack! Please come and fill your bellies with goodness while supporting a great cause! Hope to see you there!Blessings in a Backpack - DeForest Area SchoolsBrat Bust this Friday, May 27th at the Mousehouse Cheesehaus in Windsor from 10am to 2pm. Hosted by the Lion's Club and all proceeds will go to Blessings in a Backpack! Blessings in a Backpack - DeForest Area SchoolsWe packed bags today as it is Friday. I continue to be amazed at the way people in De Forest fundraise for us.