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What does a 280 pound, 5'6 man look like?

If you're wondering what a 280 pound, 5 foot 6 man looks like, you're in luck. We've gathered 24 photos from around the internet to give you a better idea. See what 5'6 280 lbs men look like in sorts of different shapes and body types.

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A picture of a 5'5" male showing a weight loss from 280 pounds to 155 pounds. A respectable loss of 125 pounds.
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280 lbs
After
155 lbs
Height
5'5"
BMI
27 / 48

A Reddit User's Weight Loss Journey

A photo of a 5'6" man showing a weight loss from 400 pounds to 280 pounds. A net loss of 120 pounds.
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400 lbs
After
280 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
45 / 64

One Year and Two Months of Successful Weight Loss: One User's Story

A progress pic of a 5'6" man showing a weight cut from 280 pounds to 197 pounds. A net loss of 83 pounds.
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280 lbs
After
197 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
32 / 45

M/21/5'6 Weight Loss Journey: 83Lbs Lost in 1 Year 5 Months

A progress pic of a 5'6" man showing a fat loss from 278 pounds to 188 pounds. A total loss of 90 pounds.
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278 lbs
After
188 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
30 / 45

One Man's 90Lb Weight Loss Journey on Keto

A progress pic of a 5'6" man showing a weight cut from 280 pounds to 210 pounds. A respectable loss of 70 pounds.
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280 lbs
After
210 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
34 / 45

From Flabby to Fit: a Weight Loss Journey | M/25/5'6 and 70 Lbs Down

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

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

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

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

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

From 280 to 145 Lbs: a Weight Loss Journey

A picture of a 5'7" male showing a weight loss from 278 pounds to 222 pounds. A net loss of 56 pounds.
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278 lbs
After
222 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
35 / 44

From 278Lbs to 222Lbs: a 56Lbs Weight Loss Journey

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.
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310 lbs
After
280 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
44 / 49

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

A picture of a 5'5" male showing a fat loss from 280 pounds to 230 pounds. A respectable loss of 50 pounds.
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280 lbs
After
230 lbs
Height
5'5"
BMI
38 / 47

A 19 Year Old's Weight Loss Journey: Shedding 50Lbs and Still Pushing Forward

A before and after photo of a 5'7" male showing a weight cut from 282 pounds to 172 pounds. A net loss of 110 pounds.
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282 lbs
After
172 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
27 / 44

Shinynub’s Inspiring 110 Lb Weight Loss over 3 Years

A before and after photo of a 5'7" male showing a weight reduction from 322 pounds to 279 pounds. A net loss of 43 pounds.
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322 lbs
After
279 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
44 / 51

43Lbs Lost in 3 Months: a Weight Loss Journey

A picture of a 5'7" male showing a weight loss from 328 pounds to 278 pounds. A net loss of 50 pounds.
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328 lbs
After
278 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
44 / 52

The Magnificent Void: From 328 Lbs to 278 Lbs in 4 Months

A before and after photo of a 5'6" male showing a weight reduction from 280 pounds to 175 pounds. A respectable loss of 105 pounds.
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280 lbs
After
175 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
29 / 47

M/25's Weight Loss Journey: From 280 to 175 Lbs

A progress pic of a 5'5" man showing a fat loss from 280 pounds to 141 pounds. A respectable loss of 139 pounds.
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280 lbs
After
141 lbs
Height
5'5"
BMI
24 / 48

M/30 Weight Journey: From 280 Lbs to 141 Lbs in 10 Months

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