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What does a 5'6" male look like at 242 lbs?

If you're wondering what a 242 pound, 5 foot 6 man looks like, you're in luck. We've gathered 41 photos from around the internet to give you a better idea. See what 5'6 242 lbs men look like in sorts of different shapes and body types.

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A photo of a 5'7" man showing a weight cut from 242 pounds to 143 pounds. A total loss of 99 pounds.
Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
23 / 39

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

A picture of a 5'5" male showing a weight loss from 242 pounds to 140 pounds. A respectable loss of 102 pounds.
Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'5"
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24 / 41

From 242Lbs to 140Lbs: a Two Year Journey of Incredible Transformation

A photo of a 5'6" man showing a weight cut from 244 pounds to 182 pounds. A respectable loss of 62 pounds.
Weight Before
244 lbs
Height
5'6"
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30 / 41

M/21's 62Lbs Weight Loss in 7 Months: the Shocking Journey

A progress pic of a 5'7" man showing a fat loss from 243 pounds to 183 pounds. A respectable loss of 60 pounds.
Weight Before
243 lbs
Height
5'7"
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29 / 39

M/27/5'7" Weight Loss Journey 60Lbs in One Year!

A before and after photo of a 5'6" male showing a weight reduction from 240 pounds to 165 pounds. A net loss of 75 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'6"
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27 / 39

From 240 to 165 Lbs: a Reddit User's Inspiring Weight Journey

A progress pic of a 5'6" man showing a fat loss from 240 pounds to 205 pounds. A total loss of 35 pounds.
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240 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
33 / 39

A Reddit User's Stress Induced Weight Loss Journey 35Lbs in 3 Months

A progress pic of a 5'6" man showing a fat loss from 240 pounds to 175 pounds. A total loss of 65 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
28 / 39

65Lbs Weight Loss Journey in 6 Months with Amature Bodybuilding

A photo of a 5'6" man showing a weight cut from 375 pounds to 240 pounds. A net loss of 135 pounds.
Weight After
240 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
39 / 60

Reddit User's Weight Journey: a Story of Personal Transformation

A picture of a 5'6" male showing a weight loss from 240 pounds to 191 pounds. A total loss of 49 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
31 / 39

M/26 5'6" From 240 to 191 in 3.5 Years: a Weight Loss Journey

A before and after photo of a 5'6" male showing a weight cut from 240 pounds to 150 pounds. A net loss of 90 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
24 / 39

From 240Lbs to 150Lbs: a Reddit User's 12 Month Weight Loss Journey

A before and after photo of a 5'7" male showing a weight reduction from 240 pounds to 224 pounds. A respectable loss of 16 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
36 / 39

75 Day Weight Loss Journey of M/31/5'7'' From 240Lbs to 224Lbs

A picture of a 5'7" male showing a weight loss from 240 pounds to 153 pounds. A total loss of 87 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'7"
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25 / 39

Amazing Weight Journey: M/33/5'7" [240 > 153 = 87]

A picture of a 5'7" male showing a fat loss from 240 pounds to 180 pounds. A respectable loss of 60 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
28 / 38

From Humpty Dumpty to a Beautiful Turtle: a Reddit User's Weight Journey

A photo of a 5'7" man showing a weight cut from 240 pounds to 228 pounds. A net loss of 12 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
37 / 39

Ozark Bear's Recomp Journey: From 240Lbs to 228Lbs

A photo of a 5'7" man showing a weight cut from 240 pounds to 190 pounds. A respectable loss of 50 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
30 / 38

Weight Loss Journey Through Calorie Counting and Vegetables

A picture of a 5'7" male showing a weight loss from 240 pounds to 170 pounds. A respectable loss of 70 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
27 / 39

Man Loses 70Lbs in 18 Months with Impressive Face Gains

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