Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 6 months ago

How to measure weight loss percentage?

I've been working out and watching my diet for a few weeks now. Someone at the gym said it's good to track weight loss percentage, but I'm not sure how to calculate it properly. Can someone guide me?

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Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Just take your total weight lost, divide it by your starting weight, and multiply that by 100. It is simple math, even for someone like me who gets distracted by butter chicken thoughts mid-calculation. Focus on how your clothes fit rather than just these numbers though!

Neha Kapoor Neha Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about these exact percentages, okay? But if you really want to know, just take the kilograms you lost, divide by your starting weight, and multiply by 100. You are doing great, just keep going at your own comfortable pace!

Sandeep Nair Sandeep Nair Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

While calculating the percentage is simple division, rapid weight loss can sometimes indicate underlying health issues. If you are losing weight without much effort, please consult a physician and get your blood panels checked. Safe weight loss is usually gradual.

Priya Ranjan Priya Ranjan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I used to track my loss percentage obsessively, but I overdid the dieting and ended up with severe gallbladder issues. If your percentage is dropping too fast, like more than 1-2% a week, please speak to a doctor or a certified clinical dietitian. It is not worth risking your health.

Karthik Raja Karthik Raja Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Don't blindly trust online calculators or crash diets that promise high percentage drops in a week. Get your body mass index and muscle-to-fat ratio tested properly at a clinic. A doctor or nutritionist will tell you if your actual fat-loss percentage is healthy.

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Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I know how exhausting it feels to look at the scale and calculate these percentages every single day. The math is just (lost weight / starting weight) * 100, but please remember your self-worth is not tied to this number. Be gentle with yourself on this journey.

Shanti Devi Shanti Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

To find the percentage, divide your lost weight by your initial weight and multiply by 100. But try to focus on the lightness you feel in your body and mind rather than just numbers. Stay positive and take care of your health with good thoughts.

Meenakshi Joshi Meenakshi Joshi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

When my teenage son had to track his weight for health reasons, we calculated it by dividing the lost weight by the starting weight, then multiplying by 100. We made sure to keep it positive and focused on his energy levels rather than just the numbers on the screen.

Arjun Das Arjun Das Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I am quite new to fitness and trying to understand this. If I started at 80 kg and am now 76 kg, does that mean my weight loss percentage is 5%? Is that considered a safe amount to lose in a month?

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Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Losing weight is good, but it must be done the right way, not by starving. The formula is just dividing the difference by your old weight and multiplying by 100. Drink ginger tea and eat light home-cooked meals, and don't rush the body.

Shweta Kulkarni Shweta Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Personally, I just track my weight loss percentage by dividing my lost kilograms by my starting weight of 75 kg, and multiplying by 100. I found that aiming for a slow 5% to 8% drop over three months felt much more sustainable for my body than going fast.

Venkatesh Prasad Venkatesh Prasad Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Calculating is simple math of lost weight divided by initial weight times 100. I always recommend simple home habits like warm water with lemon and active walking to help the process. However, if you feel sudden weakness or dizziness, please stop and consult a doctor immediately.

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