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What does a 5'8" male look like at 281 lbs?

If you're wondering what a 281 pound, 5 foot 8 man looks like, you're in luck. We've gathered 46 photos from around the internet to give you a better idea. See what 5'8 281 lbs men look like in sorts of different shapes and body types.

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A before and after photo of a 5'7" male showing a weight reduction from 282 pounds to 235 pounds. A net loss of 47 pounds.
Weight Before
282 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
38 / 45

M/23/5’7” Weight Loss Journey: Reddit User Lost 47Lbs

A picture of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 280 pounds to 199 pounds. A total loss of 81 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
30 / 42

M/27/5'9" Weight Loss Journey: From 280Lbs to 199Lbs in 24 Months

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 before and after photo of a 5'7" male showing a weight reduction from 282 pounds to 221 pounds. A net loss of 61 pounds.
Weight Before
282 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
36 / 45

Overcoming Obesity: a Weight Loss Journey From 282Lbs to 221Lbs

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 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 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 before and after photo of a 5'7" male showing a weight reduction from 282 pounds to 226 pounds. A total loss of 56 pounds.
Weight Before
282 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
36 / 45

One Man's 56 Pound Journey to Healthier Living

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 5'7" male showing a weight cut from 282 pounds to 172 pounds. A net loss of 110 pounds.
Weight Before
282 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
27 / 44

Shinynub’s Inspiring 110 Lb Weight Loss over 3 Years

A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a weight cut from 282 pounds to 220 pounds. A net loss of 62 pounds.
Weight Before
282 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
33 / 42

Losing 62Lbs in 12 Months: Success Story of a 30 Year Old Male

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 283 pounds to 207 pounds. A net loss of 76 pounds.
Weight Before
283 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
33 / 44

Man Loses 76Lbs in 9 Months with Diet and Exercise

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 5'9" 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 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

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