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Losing 60 pounds: what 240 to 180 lb looks like on a man
A 5′9″ man at 240 lb and at 180 lb, side by side. That is 25.0% of body weight, and it takes BMI from 35.4 (very obese) to 26.6 (overweight). Change the height, body type or model below to see the same change on someone more like you.
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What changes between 240 and 180 pounds
240 to 180 lb is a 60 lb change for a 5′9″ man, a quarter of his body weight. It takes him from very obese to overweight, and the before and after look like different builds: the large belly is mostly gone, and the chest, arms and face are those of a much lighter man.
At 240 lb a 5′9″ man usually has a large round belly, a very thick waist and heavy arms, thighs and face. At 180 lb that becomes slightly heavier: a soft belly and softer arms. 180 lb is still above the healthy range for this height, which tops out at about 169 lb, so for many people this is a first milestone rather than the finish line.
Here is the same change in 10 lb steps. The models move in steps of about 10 lb, so one step can look small; it is the run of them that adds up.
How long losing 60 pounds takes
A common rule of thumb is that eating about 500 calories a day less than you burn loses roughly a pound a week, and a pace of 1 to 2 pounds a week is what most guidance treats as sustainable. At that pace 60 lb takes about 30 to 60 weeks, roughly 7 to 14 months. Real progress is rarely a straight line: the first weeks often move faster (partly water), and plateaus are normal.
240 to 180 lb at other heights
The same 60 pounds means something different on a shorter or taller man.
| Height | Before | After | Healthy range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5′3″ | BMI 42.5, severely obese | BMI 31.9, obese | 104–141 lb |
| 5′5″ | BMI 39.9, very obese | BMI 30.0, obese | 111–150 lb |
| 5′7″ | BMI 37.6, very obese | BMI 28.2, overweight | 118–159 lb |
| 5′9″ | BMI 35.4, very obese | BMI 26.6, overweight | 125–169 lb |
| 5′11″ | BMI 33.5, obese | BMI 25.1, overweight | 133–179 lb |
| 6′1″ | BMI 31.7, obese | BMI 23.7, a healthy weight | 140–189 lb |
| 6′3″ | BMI 30.0, obese | BMI 22.5, a healthy weight | 148–199 lb |
See what 240 pounds looks like on a man and what 180 pounds looks like.
Pace yourself
At 1 to 2 lb a week a change this size takes most of a year or more. It goes better in stages, with a check-in with a doctor along the way, especially if you take medicines for blood pressure or blood sugar, since the doses may need to come down as the weight does.
Similar before and afters
Where to start
- Healthy weight loss tipsWhat actually works, without crash diets.
- A calorie counting guideFind your number and track it simply.
- A 30-day walking routineThe easiest habit to begin today.
- Meal prep ideasCook once, eat well all week.
About these pictures
These front views were generated by AI from the original 3D model's matching steps, so the body sizes follow the original. The before and after pictures were made from these descriptions:
240 lb: Body size: a man about 5′9″ tall weighing about 240 lb (BMI about 35), very obese: a large round belly, very thick waist, heavy arms, thighs and face. Apple (round) body shape: extra weight sits mostly on the belly and waist.
180 lb: Body size: a man about 5′9″ tall weighing about 180 lb (BMI about 27), slightly overweight: a soft belly and softer arms. Apple (round) body shape: extra weight sits mostly on the belly and waist.
Sources: BMI categories from the CDC; waist guidance from the NIH (NHLBI); pace of loss from the CDC. How these pages are made.
These pictures are a visualization from a small set of pre-made body models, not a prediction for you, and BMI is only a rough screening number. Before starting a weight loss plan, especially a large one, talk to your doctor.