i was 5' 11" and 250 lbs at one time. i dieted some but mostly i just started commuting on my bike. i am usually about 200lbs now. i have broad shoulders and a long torso so that weight works for me. thru daily commuting and some touring i always get at least 3000 miles a year. that amount of riding doesnt make you skinny but it will help keep an old guy (61) reasonably fit.