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Im 6' 3" and 220 lbs. (Original Post) Itchinjim Jan 2018 OP
30-50 pounds. MFM008 Jan 2018 #1
My father, who is now gone, was 6' 2" madaboutharry Jan 2018 #2
An indication of obesity is...... ProudMNDemocrat Jan 2018 #10
This is me, barely 5'2", and 236. woodsprite Jan 2018 #16
OK, not for nothing, but you carry it very well. I would never have guessed that number. Squinch Jan 2018 #17
Thank you! If he's a whole foot or more taller than me, I wouldn't woodsprite Jan 2018 #21
I know the feeling. My new years resolution was to get off my BP meds, which means I Squinch Jan 2018 #24
LOVE love love your shirt!! MontanaMama Jan 2018 #27
Sure. It's from Etsy, a vendor called Squirrel Den Studio. woodsprite Jan 2018 #29
Ah yes... MontanaMama Jan 2018 #33
Love your t-shirt! Where can I get one? mama Jan 2018 #26
Thanks! I got it from Etsy, Squirrel Den Studio. n/t woodsprite Jan 2018 #39
I am 6'4" 240 brokephibroke Jan 2018 #3
My daughter's ex-boyfriend was the same...... ProudMNDemocrat Jan 2018 #14
I have 10 lbs on you bathroommonkey76 Jan 2018 #25
lol.. SummerSnow Jan 2018 #4
Anybody remember what Dr. Feelgood said he weighed? Grammy23 Jan 2018 #5
His head must've been weighed separately. TheCowsCameHome Jan 2018 #6
LOL! DeminPennswoods Jan 2018 #32
maybe he has less muscle mass than normal eShirl Jan 2018 #7
He was using a fake scale? imanamerican63 Jan 2018 #8
I am 5'5" .....160 pounds ...65 years old. ProudMNDemocrat Jan 2018 #9
U "used" to be 6" 3", but age and gravity have me an inch shorter now. I am at 225. tonyt53 Jan 2018 #11
Maybe he's short-waisted maxsolomon Jan 2018 #12
Big boned. Except one. Squinch Jan 2018 #19
big boned would mean heavier maxsolomon Jan 2018 #20
I'm 6'2 and 227 and I was thinking the same exact thing. No way is Trump 239lbs TeamPooka Jan 2018 #13
My theory is the height is wrong unless he is wearing shoes. Shrike47 Jan 2018 #15
I had the opposite reaction Louis1895 Jan 2018 #18
Doonesbury commented on that issue: dixiegrrrrl Jan 2018 #22
Girther DesertRat Jan 2018 #23
lol! panader0 Jan 2018 #28
I'm a girther. Pacifist Patriot Jan 2018 #35
I'm 6'1 and 223 and his ass is bigger than mine. LiberalFighter Jan 2018 #30
It is interesting that last week Friday they reported his weight being 236. LiberalFighter Jan 2018 #31
Trump claims he is 6'2" NewJeffCT Jan 2018 #34
6' 1.5" 250 lbs ProudLib72 Jan 2018 #36
Jay Cutler who was Dolphins QB is 6 3 233. Trump is 6 pounds heavier? White House lies all the time sarcasmo Jan 2018 #37
Unless Trump is actually made of Cheeto C_U_L8R Jan 2018 #38

madaboutharry

(40,207 posts)
2. My father, who is now gone, was 6' 2"
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 05:10 PM
Jan 2018

When he weighed 225 lbs, he looked great. He always struggled with his weight and sometimes would get up to about 255 or 260. Even at his highest weight he never ever looked like Trump.

I would not doubt if Trump self reported his weight. I just don't believe that he weighs 239 lbs. No way with his big stomach and big ass.

ProudMNDemocrat

(16,783 posts)
10. An indication of obesity is......
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 05:25 PM
Jan 2018


If the Waist measurement is larger than the Chest in men, that is also an indicator of probable Cancers, Heart disease, and Diabetes.

Same applies to women as well.

Squinch

(50,947 posts)
17. OK, not for nothing, but you carry it very well. I would never have guessed that number.
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 05:37 PM
Jan 2018

At 5'2", I'd have guessed well under 200 definitely.

woodsprite

(11,911 posts)
21. Thank you! If he's a whole foot or more taller than me, I wouldn't
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 05:44 PM
Jan 2018

think there would be any way he'd only weigh 3 pounds more!

I was seriously hoping at this year's Women's March to weigh a good 10-15 lbs less, but life has interfered.

Squinch

(50,947 posts)
24. I know the feeling. My new years resolution was to get off my BP meds, which means I
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 05:50 PM
Jan 2018

should drop some weight among other things.

Its not going well. I just had a scone. And some cheese.

woodsprite

(11,911 posts)
29. Sure. It's from Etsy, a vendor called Squirrel Den Studio.
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 06:17 PM
Jan 2018

I sing in a local DE choral group and our accompanist had one on, so I got the order info from her. I ordered an XXL in the black unisex tee and it fit well. I was afraid to get the women's cut since it seemed to be tapered in places I wasn't.

ProudMNDemocrat

(16,783 posts)
14. My daughter's ex-boyfriend was the same......
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 05:32 PM
Jan 2018

But he was also a College wrestler and still in the WWE.....Shelton Benjamin.

I have pictures of Shelton when he was still at the U of M. He was the #2 NCAA Heavy weight in the country in the late 90's. He also came in at 5% Body fat. The man was all natural muscle. His biceps alone measured 17". He would give my eldest granddaughter rides, lifting her up its her hands wrapped around his biceps.

So it all depends on Body fat to lean body mass ratio. Shelton was and perhaps still is, very muscled.

Grammy23

(5,810 posts)
5. Anybody remember what Dr. Feelgood said he weighed?
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 05:17 PM
Jan 2018

Seems like I do remember it being 239. Maybe trump just gave that number, in order to keep himself a smidge below the obese category.

ProudMNDemocrat

(16,783 posts)
9. I am 5'5" .....160 pounds ...65 years old.
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 05:21 PM
Jan 2018

My BMI is 26, considered Obese. I am currently 5 pounds over my Weight Watchers goal after losing 52 from June 2013 to July 2014.

I eat far healthier than Donald Trump does by far, get way more exercise, do not smoke, drink very little alcohol. Gluten and Lactose intolerant. Have Osteoarthritis in both knees and some Osteoporosis going on, which I am on Prolia every 6 months. I take vitamins, and on medications for my eyes. That is about it. I should live a long time.

Blook Pressure in the 120/68 range
Total Cholesterol.....218 (a little high)
LDL....110
HDL......90
Triglycerides.......38
Blood Glucose......86

All other stuff in the normal range for a woman my age. Good genes.
 

tonyt53

(5,737 posts)
11. U "used" to be 6" 3", but age and gravity have me an inch shorter now. I am at 225.
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 05:27 PM
Jan 2018

The typical doctor's office BMI has me at 30% body fat. I was 235 when I was 21. and have never weighed over 240 - I'm 64 now. Nurse told me that I should lose weight and I asked her what she weighed at 21 - it was the same as now. She looked to be in mid-40's. Not trying to knock her, but if the BMI was used for trump, he would be at about 35% body fat, making him obese. That tub is at least 260. Every bit of it and probably about 15 pounds more.

maxsolomon

(33,310 posts)
20. big boned would mean heavier
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 05:40 PM
Jan 2018

for the height.

short-waisted means less torso, more leg. so lighter for the height.

Louis1895

(768 posts)
18. I had the opposite reaction
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 05:39 PM
Jan 2018

I am 6'0" and weigh 245.

There is no way in hell that that Trump is 9 lbs lighter than me!

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
22. Doonesbury commented on that issue:
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 05:45 PM
Jan 2018

To avoid fat-shaming, WH wrapping up intense negotiations with medical team over POTUS's BMI. President's final height expected to be 6'5".



LiberalFighter

(50,880 posts)
31. It is interesting that last week Friday they reported his weight being 236.
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 06:27 PM
Jan 2018

The same as it was in 2016. But today it is 239?

NewJeffCT

(56,828 posts)
34. Trump claims he is 6'2"
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 06:50 PM
Jan 2018

but, I think there are multiple pictures of him next to his 6'1" son (forget which one) that clearly show Trump the Elder is shorter. I'm guessing he's really around 5'11"

ProudLib72

(17,984 posts)
36. 6' 1.5" 250 lbs
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 06:53 PM
Jan 2018

I'm a whale.

Hey, you think tRump would want to go mt biking with me? I would probably slow him down, though.

C_U_L8R

(44,997 posts)
38. Unless Trump is actually made of Cheeto
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 07:16 PM
Jan 2018

there's just no way he's telling the truth about his weight.
I'm six-two and two fifty.
Dumpy Donnie is easily twice my thickness.
I'd guess he closer to three hundred than what he claims.
What a liar.

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