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What does a 5'8" male look like at 279 lbs?

If you're wondering what a 279 pound, 5 foot 8 man looks like, you're in luck. We've gathered 47 photos from around the internet to give you a better idea. See what 5'8 279 lbs men look like in sorts of different shapes and body types.

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279 lbs
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A picture of a 5'7" male showing a weight loss from 280 pounds to 250 pounds. A total loss of 30 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
39 / 44

Teenage Weight Loss Journey: M/16 Drops 30 Lbs in 3 Months

A picture of a 5'9" male showing a snapshot of 280 pounds at a height of 5'9
Weight
280 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
41.5

From 280 Lbs to a Healthier Lifestyle: One Man's Weight Loss Story

A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a fat loss from 280 pounds to 200 pounds. A respectable loss of 80 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
30 / 42

Man Loses 80 Pounds in 18 Months Through Weight Training and Healthy Diet

A picture of a 5'7" male showing a weight loss from 280 pounds to 150 pounds. A total loss of 130 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
24 / 44

Weight Loss Journey: M/24 5'7" Goes From 280 to 150 Lbs in 2 Years

A before and after photo of a 5'7" male showing a weight reduction from 310 pounds to 280 pounds. A respectable loss of 30 pounds.
Weight After
280 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
44 / 49

M/27/5'7" Weight Loss Journey: 310 to 280 Lbs in 3 Months

A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight reduction from 280 pounds to 184 pounds. A total loss of 96 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
27 / 42

Eating Clean for 14 Months Resulting in a 96Lb Weight Loss – a User's Journey

A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 390 pounds to 280 pounds. A net loss of 110 pounds.
Weight After
280 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
42 / 58

From 390 to 280 Pounds: a Reddit User's Weight Loss Journey in 6 Months

A picture of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 278 pounds to 182 pounds. A respectable loss of 96 pounds.
Weight Before
278 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
27 / 41

The Incredible Weight Loss Journey of a Male Teenager: From 278 to 182 Pounds

A picture of a 5'7" male showing a weight loss from 280 pounds to 145 pounds. A respectable loss of 135 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
23 / 44

From 280 to 145 Lbs: a Weight Loss Journey

A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight loss from 280 pounds to 225 pounds. A respectable loss of 55 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
33 / 42

A 12 Year Old Goes From 280 to 225 Lbs in 8 Months

A picture of a 5'7" male showing a weight loss from 280 pounds to 235 pounds. A total loss of 45 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
38 / 45

M/26/5'7 [280Lbs > 235Lbs = 45Lbs] Man Loses 45Lbs, Asks Redditors if They Notice Any Face Difference

A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a snapshot of 280 pounds at a height of 5'9
Weight
280 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
41.5

Male Loses Significant Weight with Lifestyle Changes

A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 280 pounds to 180 pounds. A total loss of 100 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
27 / 42

23 Year Old Man From Kenya Loses 100 Pounds

A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a weight reduction from 280 pounds to 225 pounds. A total loss of 55 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
33 / 42

My 55Lbs Weight Loss Journey: From 280Lbs to 225Lbs in 7 8 Months

A picture of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 277 pounds to 212 pounds. A net loss of 65 pounds.
Weight Before
277 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
31 / 41

M/30/5'9" Weight Loss Success: 65Lbs in 6 Months

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