Weight Loss PVP: 10 or 12 lbs in 10 or 12 Weeks! [Jan 2 - Mar 19]

['BoutThatActionBoss]

I am the exact same weight for the fourth week in a row. I am actually amazed more than anything else. 

 

I am disappointed that I'm not going to come close to my goal weight for this challenge, but at least I didn't gain? 

 

How is everyone else doing this week? 

[Sloth the Enduring]

Bodies are weird. Sometimes they go in a holding pattern for a long while just to make sure you’re serious before they do anything drastic like actually dropping weight.  

['BoutThatActionBoss]

22 minutes ago, Sloth the Enduring said:

Bodies are weird. Sometimes they go in a holding pattern for a long while just to make sure you’re serious before they do anything drastic like actually dropping weight.  

 

Man ain't that the truth. I figured there would be some variation but no! 

 

Does anyone know if there will there be another PVP Challenge? I've enjoyed this, despite my stall out, and would like to do it again!

[Mr_Willes]

Updated my numbers, february wasn't stellar...

 

Still things are going better for March

 

Got a new "plan" intermittent fasting the dinner only edition.

[Shello]

On 3/11/2022 at 12:35 PM, 'BoutThatActionBoss said:

 

Man ain't that the truth. I figured there would be some variation but no! 

 

I totally agree with Sloth. Bodies are weird. Sometimes I am convinced my scale is just stuck. 
 

4 hours ago, Mr_Willes said:

Updated my numbers, february wasn't stellar...

 

Still things are going better for March

 

Got a new "plan" intermittent fasting the dinner only edition.

So a longer fast? 

[Shello]

Starting 248.4

Week 1: 245.6 (down 2.8)

Week 2: 245.0 (down 0.6)

Week 3: 244.4 (down 0.6)

Week 4: 243.0 (down 1.4)

Week 5: 245.0 (up 2.0)

Week 6: 241.6 (down 3.4)

Week 7: 239.8 (down 1.8)

Week 8: 239.6 (down 0.2)

Week 9: 238.0 (down 1.6)

Week 10: 235.4 (down 2.6)

Total loss: 13

the plan was to weigh in early, just before going on vacation, and then hopefully not gaining too much on vacation. I did weigh in and lost a pound.
 

Instead of vacation though I tested positive for Covid the day before leaving. We canceled the trip and I’ve been home sick instead. I’ve increased my calorie target close to maintenance and decreasing activity to bare minimum.  Continuing to lose weight despite that. 

[Elastigirl]

1 hour ago, Shello said:

 

Starting 248.4

Week 1: 245.6 (down 2.8)

Week 2: 245.0 (down 0.6)

Week 3: 244.4 (down 0.6)

Week 4: 243.0 (down 1.4)

Week 5: 245.0 (up 2.0)

Week 6: 241.6 (down 3.4)

Week 7: 239.8 (down 1.8)

Week 8: 239.6 (down 0.2)

Week 9: 238.0 (down 1.6)

Week 10: 235.4 (down 2.6)

Total loss: 13

the plan was to weigh in early, just before going on vacation, and then hopefully not gaining too much on vacation. I did weigh in and lost a pound.
 

Instead of vacation though I tested positive for Covid the day before leaving. We canceled the trip and I’ve been home sick instead. I’ve increased my calorie target close to maintenance and decreasing activity to bare minimum.  Continuing to lose weight despite that. 

Ugh, sorry about the Covid and missed vacation. Congrats on all that weight loss!

[Elastigirl]

Weigh in was a pound less than last week. I tried to get in more steps, and I think that helped.  Going to work at finishing strong by being consistent this week.

[Mr_Willes]

13 hours ago, Shello said:

So a longer fast? 

 

Yeah, i just don't eat throughout the day, and only eat at dinnertime. I don't really count KCAL's or anything. The meal itself is suprisingly the same size as usual. And i'm having a much easier time than anticipated. In the past i have done 5:2 IF for over a year so i am used to most situations/feelings you come across when fasting, and it's even a little comforting. Seems like this is one of the easiest ways for me to actually get stuff done.

 

I have a friend (another motorcycle tourguide) who has been doing this for over a year now and he has made solid progress. Progress for me is not too bad either, but first i need to sit this one out for a longer time before i discuss the results. The short term results are encouraging enough to keep it going.

 

Congrats on your weight loss, even if the circumstances aren't the best!

[Shello]

On 3/15/2022 at 1:20 AM, Mr_Willes said:

The short term results are encouraging enough to keep it going.

That's great to hear!  I hope the trend continues.

 

 

[Loveable_Bouncer]

On 3/11/2022 at 12:35 PM, 'BoutThatActionBoss said:

Does anyone know if there will there be another PVP Challenge? I've enjoyed this, despite my stall out, and would like to do it again!

Finally at a point with goals I was wondering on joining also...

[RES]

On 3/11/2022 at 1:35 PM, 'BoutThatActionBoss said:

Does anyone know if there will there be another PVP Challenge? I've enjoyed this, despite my stall out, and would like to do it again!

Yes there will...if @Rurik Harrgath isn't doing another one I'll make sure we have it

[Terra]

 A long overdue update... 

 

I have managed to maintain my weight for the last couple of weeks (at 192 lbs) and given that I have driven to Denver twice (over 1500 miles) I am happy with those results!  I like to munch on snacks with strong flavors while driving long distances, it helps with my focus on those trips.  This last trip I got a bag of Red Hots and I would put them in my mouth one at a time...  That was perfect!!!  Lots of flavor, a solid little thing to have in my mouth, but not a lot calories. 

 

['BoutThatActionBoss]

On 3/17/2022 at 6:58 AM, RES said:

Yes there will...if @Rurik Harrgath isn't doing another one I'll make sure we have it

OK great! Thank you! This thread has been really helpful!

['BoutThatActionBoss]

Welp, I end the challenge with the EXACT. SAME. WEIGHT. for the last five weeks. I don't think that has ever happened to me. I ended up losing three pounds, which is good! But nowhere near my goal of 12. Ultimately, a net loss is better than gaining, but I am a bit disappointed. I simply am eating too much. I'm consistently going over my MFP calorie limit, it's that simple. But, I am ready to have a good spring! Good luck to everyone with your final weigh-ins and have a wonderful weekend! 

[Loveable_Bouncer]

On 3/17/2022 at 5:58 AM, RES said:

Yes there will...if @Rurik Harrgath isn't doing another one I'll make sure we have it

Thank you RES!

 

2 hours ago, Terra said:

 A long overdue update... 

 

I have managed to maintain my weight for the last couple of weeks (at 192 lbs) and given that I have driven to Denver twice (over 1500 miles) I am happy with those results!  I like to munch on snacks with strong flavors while driving long distances, it helps with my focus on those trips.  This last trip I got a bag of Red Hots and I would put them in my mouth one at a time...  That was perfect!!!  Lots of flavor, a solid little thing to have in my mouth, but not a lot calories. 

 

Wow that's a huge achievement! I myself remember struggling a year ago for a 90 mile trip. Congrats on finding away that works!

 

2 hours ago, 'BoutThatActionBoss said:

But, I am ready to have a good spring! Good luck to everyone with your final weigh-ins and have a wonderful weekend! 

Keeping off the weight and maintaining shows you want minimal can be. Great to cheer you on in the next time around!

[Mistr]

My weight is exactly the same as at the start of the challenge.

 

I suppose it could be worse. I feel like I did clean up my eating habits quite a bit. My exercise level has stayed about the same.

 

I think my main problem is stress. I cannot face cutting back on comfort food when my work life is insane. This has happened before when work was crazy. We have two new people starting next month. I hope that when they get trained things will calm down and I'll be able to lose the extra weight. That would coincide with nicer weather and doing more active things outside. I am not going to actively try to lose weight before then.

[Elastigirl]

Down 2.5 pounds. Fairly decent since I didn't start the challenge until 2/22. I was hoping for more, but that's about a half pound per week. It's a deficit I can be consistent with, and that's key for me.

[Yasha92]

I too am at the exact same starting weight… at least I’m among friends in that 😅 

 

Possible that there has been a tiny bit of body recomp, because I can kinda see a ghostly outline of my quads and the belly overhang seems less. Still, sign me up for the next one and I’ll give it another crack.

[RES]

I didn't think I'd lost anything but ended up losing 2.1 lbs. I'll take it and build on it for next time!

 

[Mr_Willes]

i've lost 1.4 KG over the course of 12 weeks. That's not a lot. BUT it is something AND i didn't GAIN anything.

 

Also, i've just updated the sheet to use my average  weigh ins. Cause that's the only way i can handle weigh ins. 

 

Looking back, the end of February completely derailed me.

 

It was my son's birthday in that period and I only had one run that period.

 

I just need a bit more structure in it. Keep on running, keep on being strict, and at least don't let go for more than a day (or 2) make up for losses!

 

A quick glance at the charts says i would have doubled that loss if the end of February was status quo. That's the goal i'm gonna give myself for the next block.

[Shello]

On 3/18/2022 at 4:23 PM, 'BoutThatActionBoss said:

Welp, I end the challenge with the EXACT. SAME. WEIGHT. for the last five weeks. I don't think that has ever happened to me. I ended up losing three pounds, which is good! But nowhere near my goal of 12. Ultimately, a net loss is better than gaining, but I am a bit disappointed. I simply am eating too much. I'm consistently going over my MFP calorie limit, it's that simple. But, I am ready to have a good spring! Good luck to everyone with your final weigh-ins and have a wonderful weekend! 

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On 3/18/2022 at 7:48 PM, Mistr said:

My weight is exactly the same as at the start of the challenge.

 

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On 3/19/2022 at 3:26 PM, Yasha92 said:

I too am at the exact same starting weight… at least I’m among friends in that 😅 

 

Sorry to hear you didn't get the results you wanted.  There's certainly a lot to be said for consistency.   That puts you in a good place to start fresh.  Good luck on the next round.  

[Shello]

Starting 248.4

Week 1: 245.6 (down 2.8)

Week 2: 245.0 (down 0.6)

Week 3: 244.4 (down 0.6)

Week 4: 243.0 (down 1.4)

Week 5: 245.0 (up 2.0)

Week 6: 241.6 (down 3.4)

Week 7: 239.8 (down 1.8)

Week 8: 239.6 (down 0.2)

Week 9: 238.0 (down 1.6)

Week 10: 235.4 (down 2.6)

Week 11: 240.6 (up 5.2!)

Total loss: 7.8

 

I gained a lot of weight back on this last week.  I guess that was really the plan all along when it was supposed to be vacation but instead there was some artificial weight loss ahead of time when I was the sickest.  Once I started to feel better I kept putting weight back on.  I did have my calorie target set higher but it seemed like no matter what I did I kept gaining daily.  But I needed the break, the extra rest, and extra calories for recovery so whatevs.  I did still lost just under 8 pounds and I'm pleased enough with that.  And I'm ready to start over for another 10.  There is no shortage of pounds to lose.  See y'all on the flip side.