Fitness Coach Mario Tomic Discusses Realistic Weight Goals for Achieving a Healthy Physique
Fitness coach Mario Tomic argues that social media has greatly distorted perceptions of what a healthy physique should look like. In a recent YouTube video, he discusses realistic body weights for men ranging from 5'6" to 6'2". Tomic uses examples from his coaching clients alongside famous actors to help viewers set achievable fitness goals.
Tomic believes that people often underestimate how much body fat they need to lose to attain a lean appearance. He comments on a viral claim suggesting visible abs only “count” if a man weighs at least 165 pounds (75 kg) at 5'10". He dismisses this notion, stating it overlooks natural physiques throughout history.
“I can confidently tell you that most guys underestimate how much fat they need to lose to get lean,” Tomic stated, drawing from his experience coaching over 1,200 men in the past decade.
Using his own weight loss journey as an illustration, he details how he went from 202 pounds (92 kg) to 154 pounds (70 kg) at 5'10", losing nearly 50 pounds, which surprised him. He adds that today’s average body weights are much higher than in the past, making overweight bodies appear more "normal."
In his video, Tomic features transformations from real clients, not fitness influencers. For men at 5'6", a 51-year-old client decreased his weight from 151 to 139 pounds in five months, gaining strength in the process. A 5'8" client achieved a lean physique at 145 pounds after three months of structured dieting.
For those standing at 5'10", Tomic shows a client who changed from 186 pounds to 147 pounds in six months, highlighting that a lean body can often appear more muscular than the numbers suggest. Similar transformations are discussed for clients at 6'0" and 6'2", using actors such as Chris Evans and Daniel Craig for visual comparison.
Tomic points out that many people mistakenly think they need to weigh more to look athletic. “Being lean often gives an impression that you’re a lot heavier and more muscular,” he explained. His clients are often guessed to weigh 15 to 20 pounds more than they actually do. He believes that constant exposure to enhanced physiques on social media has altered public expectations of what's naturally achievable.
Tomic advises viewers to focus on building healthy habits instead of fixed weight targets. He suggests tracking calorie intake, ensuring sufficient protein consumption, lifting weights regularly, staying active, and allowing gradual fat loss. “If you do things right, it’s only a matter of time until you reach your goal,” Tomic added.
His message is clear: the lean, healthy physiques that many aspire to are often much lighter than what social media portrays.
**About the Author**
Jeremiah Oliva is a writer who is passionate about fitness, sports, and active living. He has a background in songwriting and managing content for online platforms. Oliva covers competitive fitness, with an emphasis on performance and athlete development. In his free time, he enjoys boxing, cycling, exploring the outdoors with his kids, and playing the guitar.
