Find your 5% weight loss target

For individuals who are living with overweight or obesity, losing just 5% of your bodyweight is shown to improve health significantly.

Benefits include:

• Improved blood cholesterol
• Reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes or related complications
• Increased mobility
• Reduced risk of heart disease
• Improved blood pressure

Please do not aim for weight loss if your BMI is in or close to the underweight range (BMI under 18kg/m2).

Use the calculator below to help set your short and long term weight goals.