Question:
How can I calculate my percentage of weight lost so far?

I would like to know the percentage I lost so far..My stats are beginning weight 251, 5ft 3 inches.. According the the doctor I had an excess weight of 120 pounds. I have lost 45 pounds so far and will be 3 months on the 17th.. Thanks    — Catherine B (posted on June 12, 2003)

June 12, 2003
You've lost about 37.5% already!! You take the amount lost and divide by the amount you need to lose (120). Don't forget to move the decimal point over to the right two spots to turn that amount into a percent!
   — lindadougherty

June 12, 2003
Thanks Linda...that help me out too! It make the small amount lost seem so much more when I realized the percent of excess lost. Thanks again!
   — Renee B.

June 17, 2003
Oh that's easy. I call my husband and ask him to do the math!
   — salymsmommy