Formula to calculate percentage of weight loss

I found this on another post and thought everyone here might be interested. Figure it this way: what weight would make you have a BMI of 25? That is your ideal weight (due to the dense bones). Subtract that from your pre-op weight. The answer is your (original) excess pounds. Divide the number of pounds you have lost by your excess pounds--you will get a decimal. Round off to two places and add a % mark. I started at 265 I want to be at 140. I have lost 45 pounds so I have lost 36% of my excess weight. Vanessa

You know I think you look great! I figured my weight loss and I've lost 20 percent of my excess weight in 6 weeks. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG way to go, but I'm trying. In fact, I hear my treadmill calling again. Dianne

Vanessa, What a neat way to motivate yourself! Mine was easy to figure, because I could almost base mine off yours! I started at 266 and have lost 42 pounds, so I have lost 35% of my excess weight! Makes me feel like when I see that! Amanda 266/224/healthy (-42)

We can all day thats help you are doing great. And we are about the same size keep posting hugs Vanessa