1. What is Weight Loss Progress?

Weight loss progress measures how much of your total planned weight loss you've achieved. It shows what percentage of the journey from your starting weight to your goal weight you've completed.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• \( Start\ weight \) — Your initial weight when you began your weight loss journey
• \( Current\ weight \) — Your weight at the time of measurement
• \( Goal\ weight \) — Your target weight

Explanation: The formula calculates what percentage of your total planned weight loss you've achieved so far.

3. Importance of Tracking Progress

Details: Tracking weight loss progress helps maintain motivation, allows for adjustments to diet/exercise plans, and provides objective feedback on your efforts.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your starting weight, current weight, and goal weight in pounds. All values must be positive numbers, and your current weight should be between your start and goal weights.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why track progress as a percentage?
A: Percentage progress accounts for different weight loss goals and provides a standardized way to compare progress regardless of total pounds to lose.

Q2: What's a good weekly progress rate?
A: A safe, sustainable rate is 0.5-2 lbs per week (about 0.25-1% of body weight weekly).

Q3: When should I measure my weight?
A: For consistency, measure at the same time each day (morning after bathroom use is ideal), and track weekly averages.

Q4: Why isn't my progress linear?
A: Weight loss isn't perfectly linear due to water fluctuations, muscle gain, digestive contents, and other factors.

Q5: What if I exceed 100% progress?
A: This means you've surpassed your original goal weight. Consider setting a new goal if appropriate.