Current Photos of Rob
One of the most common requests I get are for current pictures of me. Everyone wants to see my weight loss photos (before and after photos) and this is a place to provide them for you. They’re in no particular order, other than that for which I want to tell a story, or like the layout. The dates and locations are noted below each photograph. I hope you enjoy.
Climbing Kilimanjaro in 2006
In October of 2006 a group of 10 Canadians climbed Kilimanjaro to raise money for three African charities. We raised $100,000 and then went to Tanzania to climb Kili. This picture is taken on day four if I remember correctly above the clouds looking back over the Serengeti below. After the trek, I stayed in Africa to do a 2 week safari which started in Nairobi Kenya and traveled back through Tanzania and then looped back to Nairobi. Following that adventure, I spent 4 days in Zanzibar lounging on the beach and snorkeling in the Indian Ocean.
Kilimanjaro Summit
I was the first of two of our group the summit. It was incredibly cold that day and our guide told us that in 20 years of leading people up the mountain, our ascent was the 3rd time it was as windy as it was. I had 6 layers on my top and 4 on my legs including two jacket hoods and a balaclava for my head. We got up at 10 PM on summit day and climbed during the night, watching Orion rise over the horizon and got to the top about 7 hours later. If you’re curious, it took 6 days to go up, and one day to come down. Kilimanjaro summit height is 5895 Metres.
Mt Everest Base Camp and FMU
Me at Mt Everest Base camp in October 2008. As a special treat to my buddy Israel at Fat Man Unleashed, I took the shirt he sent me to Nepal and packed it all the way up to base camp. While at 5400M and dealing with the cold, I did a clothing change and put his FMU shirt on over top all my layers for this shot. That is not Mt Everest behind me, but that IS the khumbu ice fall at base camp. It’s the first thing those who attempt the summit have to navigate on their way up the mountain. To hear it cracking every few minutes was amazing. I had to flip up my toque over my ears to make sure I wasn’t hallucinating such an amazing sound. This last day of hiking to base camp was a 9 hour day and there were still 4 hours ahead of me before I reached food water and shelter. Oh, and again, for the curious people out there, I took my Polar heart rate monitor with me and it said that my average calories burned on hiking days was 9000+, and that was just during actual movement, not including any afterburn.
Mt Everest Base Camp with Dar
My fiance doesn’t hike (not even close), so I did this trek without her. I did however take this picture of her and I along and snapped this shot at base camp. I took the time to do a personal little video to her and she’s the only one who will ever see it. We connected in Bangkok after my hike and spent another 3 weeks in Asia exploring Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.
Raffles Hotel Singapore
The Raffles Hotel is where the Singapore Sling was invented. Darlene and I spent four days in Koh Samui Thailand before moving on to Singapore to visit my sister. We visited the country and I got some work done while she shopped. Had to see the Raffles Hotel though and have a Singapore Sling, one of the many things listed on my 100 Things About Me list. How much was the Singapore Sling you ask? $27
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Rob Cooper, also known as the Former Fat Guy once weighed 475 pounds. Through a system of natural health, whole foods and a basic walking program of 20 minutes a day, lost nearly 300 pounds of fat over 2 and a half years. Weekly weight training added over 50 pounds of muscle and has lowered his body fat even further. He’s the author of How To Lose 10 Pounds a Month, Every Month, a free report given to subscribers of his natural health and weight loss newsletter as well as the transformational... 
July 20th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Rob, simply amazing shots. You are a true warrior my cyber friend! I hope to meet you in person one day. Keep up the greatness.
July 30th, 2009 at 9:03 am
Rob, I’m awed by your accomplishment! I thought I would be moving mountains to lose 50 pounds in 5 months but I feel like a wimp compared to you. I start my new life on August 1 and expect to lose all 50 by December 31. When I hit that goal, I may go for another 15 pounds. And it’s all because of the inspiration I’ve felt from guys like you, who have carved the trail for me. Here’s hoping that others who need that inspiration will find you.
August 4th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
after the weight loss, do you have extra skin? If so, how do you deal with that? hide it? surgery?
August 10th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Rob–thank you for the article on the last 10–I have been saying and thinking it is so so hard–I have already dropped 12– 10 more to go so now I will say it is going to be easy, fun and doable-thanks again -awesome job on your health journey-God Bless and you are helping lots of folks get healthy!
August 10th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
No extra skin after weight loss to deal with @Dave. The natural weight loss methods I teach people about nourish the body in such a way that the skin tightens up.
August 16th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
You look awesome! and youre an inspiration!
August 18th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Wow you are amazing. I have always been a restriocted eater to be thin. I just had a baby in December and actually gained 51 lbs. It was all belly and I was in good shape (5 ft 3 – 133 lbs pre-pregnancy)
I have lost 42 lbs from eating right and excercising with cardio & weights (Gilad’s DVD’s). The last few seem harder but it’s true that it’s because we look so much better that we slow down on excercise and eating right. Now is the time to be stronger not weaker.
I am a stong willed person and keep looking at sites on how to lose the last 10 when it’s the same as what I already know, we just need to admit to ourselves that we need to be more commited not less during this time. Thanks Rob for slapping me back into reality.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:05 am
I started MAY 09, followed the natural wheight loss method I was weighted 400lb now am at 348lb thank you Rob its working great..
but i am worried about the extra skin how can I deal with it, as I am noticing it now.
September 10th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Very awesome story, I am very impressed…gives me hope…
September 14th, 2009 at 8:21 am
Excellent Job losing that weight Rob. It always feels good to think about how far you’ve come. I went from 260 to 185 during the summer before my senior year of high school. It felt really good to come back to my senior year rejuvenated. @ Othman – Dubai. I ended up with some extra skin because I lost my weight so quickly. The best thing I can tell you about extra skin is not to worry about it. I found the best way to keep the skin from sagging is to make sure you are loosing at a good pace. If you loose too quickly your skin won’t bounce back as well. I have a little bit of extra skin but I’ve learned not to let it bother me. All the skin around the face tightens back up and it is really nice to compare the multi-chinned version of myself to the current. I’ve heard of some creams and stuff that may help. Never be afraid to go to a doctor and consult them about that. A dermatologist or a nutritionist undoubtedly know a thing or two more than I do about that. @ Rob. This website is a really great tool for motivation. You’ve done an excellent job here and have truly turned your life around — congrats!
September 22nd, 2009 at 10:08 am
Hey! your story is really inspiring, i cant believe you are the same person in those pics taken in 89!
after years of trying, i’ve finally started losing weight (15lb so far), and i’m starting to struggle a bit, so reading your story has shown me that if you can lose 300 pounds, i can lose 50!
you are a true inspiration to all of us!!!
lindsey, brighton, england
September 22nd, 2009 at 10:12 am
p.s. do you have any tips for keeping weight down whilst trying to give up smoking? my doctor just says that most people gain weight whilst trying to quit, but i just couldn’t bear it. i dont know if you are an ex-smoker or not, but either way your advice would be very much appreciated! xxx
October 3rd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Wow, your story is pretty amazing, I was overweight all my life until nearly a year ago. I started at 6′2″ and a little over 250 pounds. Now at 175 pounds I am really trying to put some muscle on. I use kettlebells and body weight. I was on weight and bench, until recently. I do cardio about once a week, (treadmill). My diet, or lifestyle choice of eating is pretty open, I don’t eat anything processed, or fried at all. I cheat on Saturday’s but i usually just over eat a little, not too much. I have put on some muscle, but mostly I am just getting cut and have a little skin to deal with, but it is shrinking over time.
Any Suggestions?
October 23rd, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Hey Rob,
I haven’t been by your site in a while…great progression in your photos. It’s amazing what clean living does for a guy.
Best,
Coop