Men 5'9-6'0 ft, Goal Weight 200

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Hey Guys,
I'm reaching out to all of the guys who are in that range and are trying to get to 200lbs or less. Whose out there?
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  • mulecanter
    mulecanter Posts: 1,792 Member
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    I'm 6' and started MFP at 248.5 on 8/1/13, I'm in the mid-190's now and headed for a goal of 180. Green BMI is the goal. First time I've been under 200 since the 1990's.
  • shmulyeng
    shmulyeng Posts: 472 Member
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    5' 11" here. Started 10/20/13 at 310. I'm not sure what my end goal is but it's at least 190.
  • kota4bye
    kota4bye Posts: 809 Member
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    6'1" here. Started at 230 at the beginning of the year, about 205 now. My goal is probablly right around 195.
  • ushkii
    ushkii Posts: 472 Member
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    5' 10'' started at 365 now 342 want to get to a good BMI.
  • StevenH74
    StevenH74 Posts: 129
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    Me too. 6ft, 125kg (275lbs).

    My BMI says I should be 85kg.
  • Iwishyouwell
    Iwishyouwell Posts: 1,888 Member
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    5'10" or 11".

    Started off at 320.

    Currently around 185-190.

    Goal is 150-160.
  • Domineer
    Domineer Posts: 239 Member
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    5'10" or 11".

    Started off at 320.

    Currently around 185-190.

    Goal is 150-160.

    I'm 5'10 myself and I started at 325 on April 12, 2011. If you don't mind, can you share how long it took you to get to that weight, along with some work out regimines and eating habits?
  • Domineer
    Domineer Posts: 239 Member
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    I'm 6' and started MFP at 248.5 on 8/1/13, I'm in the mid-190's now and headed for a goal of 180. Green BMI is the goal. First time I've been under 200 since the 1990's.

    Seems like my journey now, even though I started MFP at 277 lbs. My current goal is 220 but i've gained a lot of confidence to gun for 200. However, I want to drop down to 190 and then build muscle to 200lbs now. Any tips on how you've dropped 60 lbs so quickly?
  • Domineer
    Domineer Posts: 239 Member
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    Me too. 6ft, 125kg (275lbs).

    My BMI says I should be 85kg.

    A good weight for a 6' man is anywhere between 185-205. I use BMI as a generalized standard on where I should be, however, we all know that it is something that we shouldn't be worried about to the T. My weight from 2011-2013 floated from 268-295. I thought I was doing good wearing 2x shirts at 275lbs. Keep on pushing man, if you need tips to drop weight safely and consistently, please feel free to reach out.
  • Joehenny
    Joehenny Posts: 1,222 Member
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    6'2 I want to bulk up to 200!!!
  • Domineer
    Domineer Posts: 239 Member
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    6'1" here. Started at 230 at the beginning of the year, about 205 now. My goal is probablly right around 195.

    195 is perfect for 6'1. Congrats on your journey. Any before/afters?
  • Domineer
    Domineer Posts: 239 Member
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    5' 11" here. Started 10/20/13 at 310. I'm not sure what my end goal is but it's at least 190.

    What do you weigh in at now?
  • mulecanter
    mulecanter Posts: 1,792 Member
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    I'm 6' and started MFP at 248.5 on 8/1/13, I'm in the mid-190's now and headed for a goal of 180. Green BMI is the goal. First time I've been under 200 since the 1990's.

    Seems like my journey now, even though I started MFP at 277 lbs. My current goal is 220 but i've gained a lot of confidence to gun for 200. However, I want to drop down to 190 and then build muscle to 200lbs now. Any tips on how you've dropped 60 lbs so quickly?

    Really not that quick, it's been 2lbs/week or less I think. Keep updating your goal as you lose, it's easy to forget and if the system thinks you are heavier than you are you get more calories than you should from exercise (which sucks by the way). Expect plateaus, they are frustrating. Don't eat back all your calories, for me 50% seems to work. Trial and error.
  • ushkii
    ushkii Posts: 472 Member
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    5'10" or 11".

    Started off at 320.

    Currently around 185-190.

    Goal is 150-160.

    I'm 5'10 myself and I started at 325 on April 12, 2011. If you don't mind, can you share how long it took you to get to that weight, along with some work out regimines and eating habits?

    Yes please let us know any tips or hurdles you had.
    Awesom Job!
  • BL_Mark
    BL_Mark Posts: 183 Member
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    Feel free to add me... I started MFP in January of 2013.

    33 Years old
    SW - 350+
    CW - 260
    GW - 200-180
  • JustinAnimal
    JustinAnimal Posts: 1,335 Member
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    30 years old (31 in April)
    Been doing this for 4-5 years
    Started at 265
    Down to 205
    Shooting for 180 or thereabouts

    That's when the serious muscle-building starts.

    ETA: Feel free to add me if you want more support.
  • Iwishyouwell
    Iwishyouwell Posts: 1,888 Member
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    5'10" or 11".

    Started off at 320.

    Currently around 185-190.

    Goal is 150-160.

    I'm 5'10 myself and I started at 325 on April 12, 2011. If you don't mind, can you share how long it took you to get to that weight, along with some work out regimines and eating habits?

    I started in May 2011. I lost the first 45 or so pounds by the end of November. I did low carb and didn't count calories.
    I stalled in early 2012. I spent all of 2012 and almost half of 2013 low carbing, but pretty much maintaining. I'd go up, and down, either way about 10 lbs.
    I recommitted to a more aggressive weight loss pursuit on June 10th, 2013. That's when I started intermittent fasting. I was 286 when I started.
    I do not count calories, weigh food, or log anything.
    I've lost about a 100lbs (or more) in the last 9.5 or so months.
    Total time of active losing for about 130-135 lbs: Approximately 13.5 months

    I allow myself to eat whatever I want, but my main, base diet consists primarily of vegetables, meats, oil/butter, fruit, and moderate amounts of dairy. That's the way I enjoy eating. Everything else is more of an occasional thing than a regular, consistent part of my diet. I have no food weakness or triggers, save certain sugary desserts.

    I exercise during maintenance. I don't rely on exercise during weight loss because I prefer faster weight loss and relying on steeper deficits. I still exercise, I just don't do it routinely, and I don't count on it, when cutting fat.

    When I get to a lower body fat level I will ascertain whether I want to bulk or just sustain.
  • Domineer
    Domineer Posts: 239 Member
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    5'10" or 11".

    Started off at 320.

    Currently around 185-190.

    Goal is 150-160.

    I'm 5'10 myself and I started at 325 on April 12, 2011. If you don't mind, can you share how long it took you to get to that weight, along with some work out regimines and eating habits?

    Yes please let us know any tips or hurdles you had.
    Awesom Job!

    I eat three meals a day, I drink 110oz of water or more for 3 days, and taper off at the end of the week from 40-70oz per day. I drink tea to suppress my appetite before or after a meal. I use protein bars for snacks before the gym. I burn no less than 500 calories per workout. I have a cheat meal every weekend, sometimes two but its half a serving. It keeps me sane and I feel like it can be a regular eating pattern when I hit maintenance mode. I park far away from stores, I take the stairs, I invest in comfortable shoes for walking. I research tips on MFP and constantly log in here to the Success Story forum to keep up my motivation. The key is to program yourself and build confidence that yes, you can be the new person you want to be. After cutting 31 lbs on MFP, I can already see that getting to my goal is achievable, but also more motivation to get into the best shape of my life once I reach it.

    Hope this helps!!
  • achagrius
    achagrius Posts: 13 Member
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    5'11".. I started at 256 in 10/2013. Had a break in 12/2013 due ti vacations. Back on track since 01/2014 and currently at 236.5. Goal is to go atleast below 190
  • handyandy9x
    handyandy9x Posts: 93 Member
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    I'm 6' 1" peaked at 118 kg (260 lbs) got down to 97 kg (212lbs) in 2012, slowly let my weight creep back up to a maximum of 112kg (246 lbs) in December 2013. Back on the wagon again and using MFP to make a lifestyle change and learn a degree of portion control. Would like to get to 85 kg (187 lbs) a weight I don't think I've been at since I was a teen, but will settle for 90kg and being able to learn to surf.....