I was in the same position, 6'3", 290 lbs... that was in 2012 (march)... WTF, I started to eat Healthier, and went from 290 to 216, in about 9 months... Processed foods...out, not really a diet, but a lifestyle change... as of now, I'm at 245 or so...thanksgiving and Christmas don't like me...
Oh, and in 2012 I was 42...
F.O.G. now @ 45
Dan'l