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Understanding Your Weight Loss Progress
How Many Pounds Have I Lost? Why It Matters
Tracking exactly how many pounds you've lost gives you tangible evidence of your progress. But understanding your weight loss percentage provides even deeper insights into your health journey.
What Is a Good Weight Loss Percentage?
Health experts recommend these weight loss percentage milestones:
- 5% loss: Noticeable health benefits begin
- 5-10% loss: Significant health improvements
- 10-15% loss: Major health transformation
- 15%+ loss: Clinical success for obesity-related conditions
A safe rate of weight loss is typically 0.5-1% of your body weight per week.
Pounds Lost vs Weight Loss Percentage
Both measurements are valuable but serve different purposes:
Pounds/Kilograms
- Easy to understand daily
- Good for short-term motivation
- Directly relates to clothing sizes
Percentage
- Better for long-term tracking
- Accounts for your starting size
- Medical standard for health assessment
Our recommendation: Track both! Use pounds for daily motivation and percentage for assessing your overall progress.