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TV weatherman shows off his incredible 55 pound weight loss in before and after photos: 'Last time I weighed this much I was in high school'

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Tardugno, A. (2026, October 24). TV weatherman shows off his incredible 55 pound weight loss in before and after photos: 'Last time I weighed this much I was in high school'. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16234527/TV-weatherman-incredible-55-pound-weight-loss-high-school.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-10-24 · by Adriana Tardugno

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Steve Rudin, a senior meteorologist at ABC 7 News in Washington, DC, revealed he lost 55 pounds over the past year, dropping from 229 pounds to 174 pounds. He shared before-and-after photos on social media, noting significant changes like his waist size going from 38 inches to 32 inches and changing his clothing sizes. Viewers responded with congratulations and encouragement, reflecting on their own weight loss journeys. Rudin attributes his transformation to fitness activities and maintains an active lifestyle with his dog Ted.
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Steve Rudin, a senior meteorologist for ABC 7 News (WJLA-TV) in Washington, DC, recently showcased his impressive 55-pound weight loss journey through before-and-after photos on social media. Rudin, who has been forecasting the weather for DC, Maryland, and Virginia since joining ABC 7 in 2006, shared that he now weighs 174 pounds, down from 229 pounds a year earlier. He noted this is the same weight he was when he was a senior in high school. Rudin's transformation includes reducing his waist size from 38 inches to 32 inches, changing his suit size from 46 to 40, and switching his t-shirt size from XL to medium. The meteorologist often shares updates about his fitness journey on social media, including photos of daily walks with his dog Ted.

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WJLA-TV stated that Rudin 'enjoys fitness and spending time with his dog' as he maintains an active lifestyle off the air Rudin often shares social media post updates to his supporters and viewers showing his daily walks with his dog Ted The Daily Mail has reached out to Steve Rudin and WJLA-TV for comment.
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🔮 Steve Rudin, a Senior Meteorologist for ABC 7 News, shared a personal update with his audience showcasing his incredible 55-pound weight loss transformation in shocking before and after photos According to WJLA-TV, Rudin 'has been forecasting the weather for DC, Maryland and Virginia for over 30 years' since he joined the station in 2006 Rudin has previously shared old photos of himself dating back to 1996 when he first started his career compared to his appearance now Since the announcement

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A Washington, DC, TV weatherman showed off his incredible 55-pound weight loss in shocking before and after photos. asserted
weatherman → show → photos
Steve Rudin, a senior meteorologist for ABC 7 News, shared a personal update with his audience showcasing his transformation from weighing 229 pounds last October to 174 pounds a year later. 'The last time I weighed this much, I was a senior in high school. asserted
I → share → school
For perspective, I weighed 190 when I moved to DC in December 1995,' Rudin wrote in a Facebook statement. asserted
Rudin → weigh → statement
Rudin explained during the last 12 months his body measurements have undergone a drastic change. asserted
measurements → explain → change
His waistline dropped from 38 to 32 inches, his suit size changed from 46 to 40 and his t-shirt size went from XL to medium. asserted
size → drop → medium
'I’ve had to replace my entire wardrobe, which is a nice problem to have. asserted
which → have → wardrobe
,' Rudin wrote on social media. asserted
Rudin → write → media
Rudin has previously shared old photos of himself dating back to 1996 when he first started his career compared to his appearance now. asserted
he → share → appearance
He joined ABC 7 in 2006. asserted
He → join → 2006
Steve Rudin, a Senior Meteorologist for ABC 7 News, shared a personal update with his audience showcasing his incredible 55-pound weight loss transformation in shocking before and after photos According to WJLA-TV, Rudin 'has been forecasting the weather for DC, Maryland and Virginia for over 30 years' since he joined the station in 2006 Rudin has previously shared old photos of himself dating back to 1996 when he first started his career compared to his appearance now Since the announcement uncertain
he → share → announcement
, Rudin's supporters and viewers of the daily weather report flocked to his social media comments to share their surprised reactions. asserted
supporters → flock → reactions
'I knew it, watching you everyday I could see the change. uncertain
I → know → change
Congratulations to you, looking great,' wrote one commenter. asserted
commenter → look → you
Another user wrote: 'Congratulations! asserted
user → write → ?
I’m down 60 pounds over the past year, I know how hard it is!' asserted
it → ’m → year
Showing the before and after pics are captivating. asserted
Showing → show → pics
I’m 5’9” and weigh approximately 230 lbs and would absolutely LOVE to get down to about 180,' a commenter wrote. asserted
commenter → ’m → 180
Rudin joked in his announcement that his on-screen weather reports now have 'a little more room for the map.' 'Thankfully, 30 years of working out left some muscle under the padding,' he added. asserted
he → joke → padding
Rudin often 'enjoys fitness and spending time with his dog' as he maintains an active lifestyle off the air, his station reported. asserted
station → enjoy → air
WJLA-TV stated that Rudin 'enjoys fitness and spending time with his dog' as he maintains an active lifestyle off the air Rudin often shares social media post updates to his supporters and viewers showing his daily walks with his dog Ted The Daily Mail has reached out to Steve Rudin and WJLA-TV for comment. asserted
Mail → state → comment
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