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What does a 5'8" female look like at 242 lbs?

If you're wondering what a 242 pound, 5 foot 8 woman looks like, you're in luck. We've gathered 69 photos from around the internet to give you a better idea. See what 5'8 242 lbs women look like in sorts of different shapes and body types.

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A before and after photo of a 5'8" female showing a weight reduction from 242 pounds to 201 pounds. A net loss of 41 pounds.
Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
31 / 37

One Woman's Journey to Losing 41 Pounds in a Year: the Struggles of Stress Bingeing

A progress pic of a 5'8" woman showing a fat loss from 242 pounds to 190 pounds. A total loss of 52 pounds.
Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
29 / 37

Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve a 52Lb Weight Loss in 1.5 Years

A before and after photo of a 5'8" female showing a weight reduction from 242 pounds to 196 pounds. A respectable loss of 46 pounds.
Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
31 / 38

How This Reddit User Lost 46 Pounds in 7 Months with Portion Control and Calorie Counting

A picture of a 5'7" female showing a weight loss from 242 pounds to 137 pounds. A total loss of 105 pounds.
Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'7"
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22 / 39

105Lbs Lighter and Feeling Great: F/28/5'7

A before and after photo of a 5'8" female showing a weight reduction from 286 pounds to 241 pounds. A respectable loss of 45 pounds.
Weight After
241 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
38 / 45

A 29 Year Old Female Loses 45Lbs in 6 Months: a Reddit User's Weight Loss Journey

A progress pic of a 5'7" woman showing a fat loss from 242 pounds to 174 pounds. A total loss of 68 pounds.
Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
28 / 39

From 242 Lbs to 174 Lbs – a Weight Journey

A picture of a 5'8" female showing a weight loss from 243 pounds to 223 pounds. A net loss of 20 pounds.
Weight Before
243 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
34 / 37

Roofied's 20 Lb Weight Loss Journey in 3 Weeks

A before and after photo of a 5'8" female showing a weight reduction from 297 pounds to 241 pounds. A net loss of 56 pounds.
Weight After
241 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
37 / 45

F/33’s Fast & Impressive 56Lbs in 4.5 Months Weight Loss Journey

A picture of a 5'9" female showing a weight loss from 242 pounds to 209 pounds. A respectable loss of 33 pounds.
Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
31 / 36

From 110Kgs to 95Kgs in 5 Months: a Weight Loss Journey

A before and after photo of a 5'8" female showing a weight reduction from 243 pounds to 165 pounds. A respectable loss of 78 pounds.
Weight Before
243 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
26 / 38

How Reddit User Lost 78 Pounds to Achieve Her Ideal Weight in 3 Years

A progress pic of a 5'7" woman showing a fat loss from 242 pounds to 172 pounds. A total loss of 70 pounds.
Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
28 / 39

F/30/5’7” Weight Loss Journey: 242Lbs to 172Lbs in 14 Months

A photo of a 5'9" woman showing a weight cut from 303 pounds to 242 pounds. A respectable loss of 61 pounds.
Weight After
242 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
36 / 45

From the Footpath to the Gym: F/19's 28Kg Weight Loss Journey

A picture of a 5'9" female showing a weight loss from 263 pounds to 241 pounds. A net loss of 22 pounds.
Weight After
241 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
36 / 39

One User's Weight Loss Journey: 263Lbs to 241Lbs in 2.5 Months with Wiifit Progress

A picture of a 5'7" female showing a weight loss from 241 pounds to 184 pounds. A respectable loss of 57 pounds.
Weight Before
241 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
30 / 39

F/29's Inspiring Weight Loss Journey over 2 Years

A progress pic of a 5'7" woman showing a fat loss from 283 pounds to 241 pounds. A net loss of 42 pounds.
Weight After
241 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
38 / 44

User’s Reddit Weight Journey: F/27/5’7” [283 > 241 = 42] in 5 Months

A progress pic of a 5'8" woman showing a weight loss from 240 pounds to 203 pounds. A respectable loss of 37 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
31 / 36

Nearly 6 Months on Keto: a Reddit User’s Weight Loss Journey

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