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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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A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 240 pounds to 180 pounds. A respectable loss of 60 pounds.

From Obese to Fit: a Weight Loss Journey From 240 to 148 Lbs in 2 Years

Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
27 / 36
A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight cut from 241 pounds to 190 pounds. A net loss of 51 pounds.

51 Lb Weight Journey: Comfortable and Active M/47/5’9” Shares His Secrets.

Weight Before
241 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
29 / 37
A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a fat loss from 240 pounds to 210 pounds. A net loss of 30 pounds.

The Incredible Weight Loss Journey of a Reddit User: From 240Lbs to 210Lbs

Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
33 / 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

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240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
28 / 38
A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 240 pounds to 188 pounds. A total loss of 52 pounds.

A 28 Year Old's Weight Journey: Losing 60 Lbs in 2012 and Maintaining Progress in 2013

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240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
29 / 36
A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight cut from 243 pounds to 188 pounds. A total loss of 55 pounds.

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

Weight Before
243 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
28 / 36
A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a weight reduction from 240 pounds to 171 pounds. A respectable loss of 69 pounds.

From 240Lbs to 171Lbs: Incredible Weight Loss Journey of M/23/5'8'' Reddit User

Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
26 / 36
A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a fat loss from 314 pounds to 243 pounds. A respectable loss of 71 pounds.

M/28/5'9 [314Lbs > 243Lbs = 71Lbs] (7 Months) Here Is My 7 Months Progress. Male at 28 Years Old and 5'9 Tall Loses 71Lbs in 7 Months!

Weight After
243 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
36 / 47
A picture of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 243 pounds to 199 pounds. A respectable loss of 44 pounds.

Solidzeke's 40 Lb Weight Loss Journey: From 243 Lbs to 199 Lbs in 5 Months

Weight Before
243 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
30 / 36
A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 240 pounds to 170 pounds. A respectable loss of 70 pounds.

Guitarist4Life302's 70Lb Weight Loss Journey in 6 Months

Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
27 / 38
A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight loss from 265 pounds to 240 pounds. A respectable loss of 25 pounds.

How Secure Ad200 Lost 25Lbs in 8 Months: a Personal Weight Journey

Weight After
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
38 / 42
A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a weight loss from 240 pounds to 150 pounds. A net loss of 90 pounds.

Xelentgamer's 90Lb Weight Loss Journey: Tips and Inspiration

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240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
23 / 36
A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 405 pounds to 240 pounds. A respectable loss of 165 pounds.

M/38/5'8" [405 > 240 = 165] One Year Journey to Reach Target Weight

Weight After
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
38 / 64
A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a fat loss from 243 pounds to 166 pounds. A total loss of 77 pounds.

A 17 Year Old Drops 77Lbs in 7 Months, Sharing His Inspiring Journey on Reddit!

Weight Before
243 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
25 / 36
A picture of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 240 pounds to 180 pounds. A respectable loss of 60 pounds.

M/27/5'9'' [240Lbs > 180Lbs = 60Lbs] in 14 Months: a Weight Loss Journey

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240 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
27 / 36
A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a weight reduction from 244 pounds to 223 pounds. A respectable loss of 21 pounds.

Male Loses 21 Pounds in 3.5 Weeks, Down to 223

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244 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
33 / 36
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242 lbs
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