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What does a 5'6" female look like at 179 lbs?

If you're wondering what a 179 pound, 5 foot 6 woman looks like, you're in luck. We've gathered 313 photos from around the internet to give you a better idea. See what 5'6 179 lbs women look like in sorts of different shapes and body types.

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A picture of a 5'6" female showing a weight loss from 196 pounds to 178 pounds. A net loss of 18 pounds.
Weight After
178 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
30 / 33

How I Lost 18 Pounds in 2 Months (and Kept It Off)

A progress pic of a 5'6" woman showing a fat loss from 270 pounds to 180 pounds. A respectable loss of 90 pounds.
Weight After
180 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
30 / 45

90Lb Weight Loss Journey: F/24/5'6" Shares Progress Pics

A photo of a 5'6" woman showing a weight cut from 250 pounds to 180 pounds. A total loss of 70 pounds.
Weight After
180 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
29 / 40

From 250 to 180: One Woman's 70 Pound Weight Loss Journey

A photo of a 5'6" woman showing a weight cut from 181 pounds to 178 pounds. A net loss of 3 pounds.
Weight After
178 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
30 / 30

F/31/5'6 Sees Success 75 Days into Their Weight Loss Journey!

A before and after photo of a 5'6" female showing a weight reduction from 277 pounds to 180 pounds. A net loss of 97 pounds.
Weight After
180 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
29 / 45

F/26/5'6 [180Lbs] (3+ Years) I Can Fit into a Spice Girls T Shirt From 1997!

A photo of a 5'6" woman showing a snapshot of 180 pounds at a height of 5'6
Weight
180 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
28.9

One Woman’s Weight Loss Journey: 180Lbs to a Healthier Lifestyle

A picture of a 5'5" female showing a weight loss from 179 pounds to 123 pounds. A net loss of 56 pounds.
Weight Before
179 lbs
Height
5'5"
BMI
21 / 30

A Reddit User’s 56 Pound Weight Loss Journey

A picture of a 5'6" female showing a weight loss from 196 pounds to 178 pounds. A net loss of 18 pounds.
Weight After
178 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
30 / 33

From 196Lbs to 178Lbs: a Reddit User's 11 Month Weight Loss Journey

A picture of a 5'6" female showing a weight loss from 180 pounds to 159 pounds. A respectable loss of 21 pounds.
Weight Before
180 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
26 / 29

51 Year Old Loses 21Lbs in 3 Months with Beachbody Workouts and Meal Plan

A photo of a 5'5" woman showing a weight cut from 179 pounds to 149 pounds. A net loss of 30 pounds.
Weight Before
179 lbs
Height
5'5"
BMI
25 / 30

33 Year Old Woman Loses 30Lbs and 4.5 Inches From Waist

A picture of a 5'6" female showing a weight loss from 297 pounds to 180 pounds. A net loss of 117 pounds.
Weight After
180 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
30 / 50

From 297 to 180 in 16 Months: a Weight Loss Journey

A picture of a 5'6" female showing a weight loss from 180 pounds to 158 pounds. A total loss of 22 pounds.
Weight Before
180 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
26 / 30

Calorie Counting and Increasing Steps Helped Reddit User Lose 22Lbs

A photo of a 5'6" woman showing a weight loss from 180 pounds to 145 pounds. A net loss of 35 pounds.
Weight Before
180 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
23 / 29

F/20/5'6 [35Lbs > 145Lbs = 180Lbs] (9 Months) Still a Few Lbs off My Goal Weight, but Very Happy with My Progress Thus Far!

A photo of a 5'6" woman showing a weight cut from 222 pounds to 180 pounds. A net loss of 42 pounds.
Weight After
180 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
30 / 37

From 222 Lbs to 180 Lbs: the Inspirational Weight Loss Journey of Give Me Back My Kiwi

A progress pic of a 5'7" woman showing a fat loss from 249 pounds to 179 pounds. A net loss of 70 pounds.
Weight After
179 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
29 / 40

F/27/5'7" Weight Loss Journey: From 249 to 179 Pounds in 21 Months

A before and after photo of a 5'6" female showing a weight cut from 180 pounds to 150 pounds. A net loss of 30 pounds.
Weight Before
180 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
24 / 29

One Woman's Inspiring Weight Loss Journey: From 180 to 150 Pounds

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