Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Asked 9 months ago

How to determine percentage of weight loss?

I've been on a weight loss journey for a few months now, and I want to track my progress accurately. How do you determine the percentage of weight loss? Is it a simple calculation?

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Arjun Sharma Arjun Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Honestly, I just weigh myself on Sunday mornings and check the difference from last week. Percentage is too much math for my tired brain, haha. If pants are loose, good job! If tight, then less pakoras next week. Simple!

Priya Devi Priya Devi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Hello behna, you just take your starting weight and your current weight. Phir, subtract the current from the start, divide by the start, and multiply by 100. My neighbor did this to lose weight for her daughter's wedding, it really motivates you.

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Rohit Kumar Rohit Kumar Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Initially, I was also confused about this. But it's actually simple. Just (Starting Weight - Current Weight) / Starting Weight * 100. Don't panic if it's slow sometimes, consistency is key, not super fast numbers. Your body adjusts.

Meena Singh Meena Singh Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

It's good to track, but don't obsess over numbers too much. If you're planning significant weight loss, it's always best to talk to a doctor or a nutritionist. They can guide you properly, so your health remains good, not just weight.

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Ananya Joshi Ananya Joshi Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I used this formula: ((Starting Weight - Current Weight) / Starting Weight) * 100. Is this correct? Sometimes I feel like the numbers don't match what I see in the mirror or how my clothes feel. Does anyone else face this? It makes me a bit anxious.

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