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What does a 242 pound, 5'8 man look like?

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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A picture of a 5'7" male showing a weight loss from 240 pounds to 170 pounds. A respectable loss of 70 pounds.
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240 lbs
After
170 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
27 / 38

240Lbs to 170Lbs: a Weight Loss Journey of a 24 Year Old Male

A progress pic of a 5'7" man showing a fat loss from 240 pounds to 165 pounds. A net loss of 75 pounds.
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240 lbs
After
165 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
26 / 38

How Reddit User Leanmeankarmamachine Lost 75Lbs in 10 Months

A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a fat loss from 243 pounds to 192 pounds. A net loss of 51 pounds.
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243 lbs
After
192 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
28 / 36

My Weight Loss Journey: From 243 Pounds to 192 Pounds in a Year

A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight cut from 240 pounds to 186 pounds. A respectable loss of 54 pounds.
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240 lbs
After
186 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
28 / 36

M/16/5'9 Goes From 240Lbs to 186Lbs and Keeps Going!

A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight cut from 240 pounds to 166 pounds. A respectable loss of 74 pounds.
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240 lbs
After
166 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
25 / 36

Transforming From 240 to 166Lbs in 6 Months Through Self Discipline

A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight cut from 240 pounds to 185 pounds. A respectable loss of 55 pounds.
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240 lbs
After
185 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
28 / 36

M/27/5'9 [240Lbs>185Lbs=55Lbs] (14 Months) 2021 Was a Very Healthy Year for Me Male in His 20s Loses 55Lbs in 14 Months 5'9 Male Loses 240Lbs in 14 Months

A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight cut from 290 pounds to 240 pounds. A respectable loss of 50 pounds.
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290 lbs
After
240 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
36 / 43

50Lb Weight Loss Journey of M/18/5'9'' in 7 Months: the Ultimate Guide

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.
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243 lbs
After
165 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
26 / 38

Male Peloton User Loses over 70 Pounds and Counting!

A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight reduction from 240 pounds to 180 pounds. A respectable loss of 60 pounds.
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240 lbs
After
180 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
27 / 36

Male's 50 Lb Weight Loss Journey in 18 Months

A photo of a 5'7" man showing a weight cut from 240 pounds to 175 pounds. A respectable loss of 65 pounds.
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240 lbs
After
175 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
28 / 38

From 240Lbs to 175Lbs: the Journey to a Healthier Body

A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a fat loss from 242 pounds to 208 pounds. A respectable loss of 34 pounds.
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242 lbs
After
208 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
32 / 37

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

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

Weight Loss Journey Through Calorie Counting and Vegetables

A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight cut from 243 pounds to 188 pounds. A total loss of 55 pounds.
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243 lbs
After
188 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
28 / 36

M/30/5'9" [243 > 188; Gw: ~170]. 210 Days of Lifestyle Change.

A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight loss from 244 pounds to 158 pounds. A total loss of 86 pounds.
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244 lbs
After
158 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
25 / 38

A 1.5 Year Weight Loss Journey: M/20/5’8 Lost 244Lb>158Lb

A picture of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 265 pounds to 240 pounds. A respectable loss of 25 pounds.
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265 lbs
After
240 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
36 / 39

My Weight Loss Journey: Losing 25Lbs with Keto and Maintaining It

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.
Before
242 lbs
After
180 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
27 / 37

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

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