Is wieght loss an appropriate thing to put on a resume?

i work in human resources & i can tell you right now NOT to put that on your resume.

Absolutely not. I'm a hiring manager and there are two problems I would have with something like that. First is that unless it is related to the job you are applying for, you are taking up my time reading irrelevant information, and that would make me question the applicant's judgement and I'd wonder if I was going to constantly be given irrelevant information on the job because the applicant can't tell what is appropriate for a given situation.

Second, since there have been discrimination lawsuits filed by people claiming they were fired for being overweight, unattractive, etc. many hiring managers would just avoid the potential by not interviewing you. You may have lost a lot of weight, but the person reading your resume can't tell if you are still overweight, reached your goal, etc. Why run the risk of interviewing someone who might sue you if you don't hire them? Low probability, and I'm not implying you would, but if the hiring manager has other qualified people to choose from, why take the risk? It's a red flag that you are going out of your way to make sure I'm aware of something that I'm not allowed to use as a decision factor. That's what people do who go on interviews with the goal of being able to sue the company. It's safer to not interview you.

So, the bottom line is that it won't open any doors for you, but could you out.

Only if you spell it right ????

I have also worked with people helping them find jobs, and would suggest not doing it. It really depends on the position...gym? maybe. ww, sure! lululemon, totally.

I have also screened resumes for several places I worked at, if I saw it it would catch my attn, but it probably wouldn't be in your best interest. I say 'no'

In general no; however, it might be appropriate for a fitness related career - particularly if the weight gain was due to an injury or something similar. It might also be appropriate in a cover letter when introducing your tenacity to meet goals - again dependent upon what the position you are applying for is. Although you might not provide all the details, but after including relevant work and education experience, you might chose to put in something like: "My work ethic also spills over into my personal life, where for the last _____ months I have diligently been striving to get healthier and more fit, with a great deal of success."

Negative

Only if it was relevant to the job you're applying for. Otherwise, you're risking them saying "WTF does this have to do with anything?" You don't want them thinking you may be adding fluff to your resume to cover a flaw or lack of relevant performance.

It might also make whoever is taking the applications uneasy, because it may sound to them like fodder for a weight-based discrimination claim.

Not unless it is in any way relevant to your job, in a fitness or health setting....As someone else commented, I would only use it if asked what recent accomplishments/improvements you've had.

No!