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What does 240 pounds look like on a man?

At 5′9″, a typical height for men, 240 lb is a BMI of 35.4, which counts as very obese. On a body like the one below that usually means a large round belly, a very thick waist and heavy arms, thighs and face. The top of the healthy range at this height is about 169 lb, 71 lb lighter.

Front view of a 5′9″ man at 240 pounds — 240 lb at 5′9″

240 lb on a 5′9″ man is the heaviest the models show: a very large belly, a very thick waist and heavy arms, thighs, neck and face. It is in the very obese range for this height, around 70 lb above the healthy range.

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What losing weight from 240 lb looks like

The same 5′9″ man at 240 lb and after losing 10, 20 and 40 pounds. The models change in steps of about 10 lb, so the first step can look small; the difference adds up quickly after that.

A 5′9″ man at 240 pounds — Now: 240 lb
BMI 35.4

A 5′9″ man at 230 pounds — −10 lb: 230 lb
BMI 34.0

A 5′9″ man at 220 pounds — −20 lb: 220 lb
BMI 32.5

A 5′9″ man at 200 pounds — −40 lb: 200 lb
BMI 29.5

240 pounds at other heights

The same weight reads very differently depending on height. Here is 240 lb on men from 5′3″ to 6′3″.

Height	BMI	Category	Healthy range
5′3″	42.5	severely obese	104–141 lb
5′5″	39.9	very obese	111–150 lb
5′7″	37.6	very obese	118–159 lb
5′9″	35.4	very obese	125–169 lb
5′11″	33.5	obese	133–179 lb
6′1″	31.7	obese	140–189 lb
6′3″	30.0	obese	148–199 lb

Start where it is easiest to win

At this weight the quickest early change usually comes from drinks and portions rather than exercise: sugary drinks, alcohol and second helpings add up fast. Cutting those back while walking most days often brings the first 20 lb off sooner than people expect, and the pictures show how much 240 to 200 lb changes the middle.

Before and after from 240 lb

Losing 40 pounds: 240 to 200 lb · Losing 60 pounds: 240 to 180 lb

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Where to start

Healthy weight loss tips that work without crash diets
A simple calorie counting guide
A 30-day walking routine to start moving
Meal prep ideas for eating well all week

About these pictures

This picture is a front view generated by AI from the original 3D model's matching step, so the body size follows the original, using this description:

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.

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 picture of you, and BMI is only a rough screening number: it does not measure body fat, muscle or health. For advice about your own weight, talk to your doctor.