Okay, let’s talk about this whole 6 foot 2, 200 pound thing. It’s a number, right? But getting here, and kinda just being here, has been a whole process. Wasn’t always like this, you know.
Starting Out
I remember hitting 6 feet pretty early, maybe late teens. Felt kinda lanky back then. Skinny arms, legs. Not much weight on me. Probably hovered around 170, maybe 175 pounds for a long time. College years, early jobs, that was pretty much the standard for me. Didn’t think much about it, just lived life, ate whatever.
The Change Up
Then things started shifting. Metabolism slowed down, maybe? Life got busier, less random running around, more sitting. Started noticing clothes getting tighter. Stepped on the scale one day, saw it creeping up past 180, then 190. It wasn’t like an overnight thing, more like a slow burn over a few years. Didn’t really panic, but I definitely noticed.
Here’s what I actually did, or tried to do:
- Started watching the late-night snacking. That was a big one.
- Tried hitting the gym. On and off, you know how it goes. Some weeks I was all in, others, not so much.
- Focused more on just moving. Taking stairs, walking instead of driving short distances. Little things.
- Didn’t go crazy with diets. Tried that once, felt miserable. Just aimed for better choices most of the time. More protein, less junk.
Hitting 200
Eventually, I settled around this 200-pound mark. Give or take five pounds depending on the week. At 6 foot 2, it actually felt… pretty solid. Not fat, not skinny. Just, substantial I guess. Clothes fit differently. Had to buy some new shirts, bigger sizes in some brands. Pants were mostly okay in the waist, maybe a bit tighter in the thighs from actually working out sometimes.
It’s funny, you reach a certain size and weight, and you kinda have to own it. Buying clothes isn’t always easy. Sometimes “Large” is too short in the arms or body, but “XL” is too baggy. Finding that sweet spot takes effort. Online shopping became a bit of a gamble.
Living With It
So now, maintaining this is the game. It’s not super hard, but requires attention. Can’t just eat pizza every night like I used to. Need to stay somewhat active. If I slack off for a few weeks, I feel it. The scale creeps up, energy goes down.
My routine now is pretty simple:
- Try to get some real exercise 3-4 times a week. Doesn’t have to be intense, just consistent.
- Pay attention to what I eat, especially during the week. Weekends are a bit looser.
- Drink lots of water. Simple, but it helps.
- Get decent sleep. Makes a huge difference in how hungry I feel the next day.
Being 6’2″ and around 200 pounds feels alright. It’s a decent balance for me. Not aiming to be a bodybuilder, not trying to be super lean either. Just trying to stay healthy and functional, you know? It’s an ongoing process, always tweaking things. Some days are better than others. But yeah, that’s my experience getting here and sticking around this mark.
