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5'8" Men at 242 lbs - Photos, Progress Pics, and Before & After Pictures

If you're wondering what a 242 pound, 5 foot 8 man looks like, you're in luck. We've gathered 105 photos from around the internet to give you a better idea. See what 5'8 242 lbs men look like in sorts of different shapes and body types.

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242 lbs
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A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a weight cut from 242 pounds to 180 pounds. A total loss of 62 pounds.

An Inspiring Weight Loss Journey: M/17 Lost 62Lbs in 8 Months

Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
27 / 37
A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 265 pounds to 242 pounds. A total loss of 23 pounds.

11 Months Weight Loss Journey of a Man: 55 Lbs Total

Weight After
242 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
38 / 42
A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a fat loss from 242 pounds to 147 pounds. A net loss of 95 pounds.

M/27/5'9" Weight Loss Progress: From 242Lbs to 147Lbs

Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
22 / 37
A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 243 pounds to 165 pounds. A respectable loss of 78 pounds.

Male Peloton User Loses over 70 Pounds and Counting!

Weight Before
243 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
26 / 38
A photo of a 5'7" man showing a weight cut from 242 pounds to 143 pounds. A total loss of 99 pounds.

My 99Lbs Weight Loss Journey with Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gym Workouts

Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
23 / 39
A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a fat loss from 243 pounds to 155 pounds. A respectable loss of 88 pounds.

88Lbs Lost: Male Weight Loss Success Story

Weight Before
243 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
24 / 38
A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 243 pounds to 183 pounds. A respectable loss of 60 pounds.

Solidzeke's 60Lb Weight Loss Journey: 243Lbs to 183Lbs in 11 Months

Weight Before
243 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
28 / 37
A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight cut from 242 pounds to 201 pounds. A respectable loss of 41 pounds.

Male at 36 Years Old and 5'9 Sees a 41 Pound Weight Loss in 5 Months Through Intermittent Fasting and Lifting

Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
31 / 37
A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight reduction from 242 pounds to 199 pounds. A respectable loss of 43 pounds.

A Man's Inspiring Journey From 242 Lbs to 199 Lbs in Just 15 Weeks

Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
30 / 36
A picture of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 242 pounds to 170 pounds. A net loss of 72 pounds.

How One Reddit User Lost 72 Pounds in 8 Months

Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
25 / 36
A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a fat loss from 242 pounds to 208 pounds. A respectable loss of 34 pounds.

M/30/5'9'' 2 Year Weight Loss Progress From 242Lbs to 208Lbs

Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
32 / 37
A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a fat loss from 243 pounds to 239 pounds. A net loss of 4 pounds.

One Man's Weight Loss Journey with Crossfit and Cutting Soda

Weight Before
243 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
38 / 38
A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 240 pounds to 180 pounds. A respectable loss of 60 pounds.

A 24 Year Old Man's Remarkable Weight Loss Journey

Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
28 / 38
A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a fat loss from 240 pounds to 188 pounds. A net loss of 52 pounds.

From 240 to 188: a 52 Pound Weight Loss Journey

Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
29 / 36
A photo of a 5'8" man showing a snapshot of 240 pounds at a height of 5'8

Weight Loss and Lifting the Journey of Reddit User Nf3Ction

Weight
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
36.4
A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 240 pounds to 170 pounds. A total loss of 70 pounds.

Weight Loss Journey: From 240 Lbs to 170 Lbs in 18 Months

Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
26 / 36
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Imperial
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Gender
Men
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Weight
242 lbs
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