Day 3 of Challenge!

It was a wonderful feeling waking up this morning feeling sore in my abdomen! It actually encouraged me that yesterday's little 17 minute Muffin Top video actually did some damage in my "trouble" areas. I couldn't help but enjoy the fact that I didn't have to drive 20 minutes somewhere to exercise, sweat with strangers and then drive 20 minutes back. Not that it isn't effective, but I am really trying to maximize my time and finances wisely for my family and 3 days into my challenge, I am feeling good about things.

Following yesterday's routine, I was back in my nursery/studio as soon as daughter was down for her mid-morning nap. And instead of searching for a video online, I decided to try out a DVD that I stumbled upon while at the library the other day. The title caught my eye, "10 Minute Solutions: Pilates Perfect Body." It seemed like a nice DVD and it was free.

Score! 

Getting toned 10 minutes at a time!

The DVD is broken into five 10 minute videos targeting different areas. Since I already knew I wanted my work out to be longer today, I decided on 3: belly, buns & thighs, and arms.
I was really looking forward to arms because I have noticed they are needing some loving attention. :)

Thankfully I had some 2 pound dumb bells that I picked up randomly from Walmart a while back. It just made me feel a little more invested. Haha  Even though two bottles of water would have worked just as well!

They may be 2 pounds, but they get heavy after a while!

The level of difficulty was perfect for where I am at right now and I found that 30 minutes flew by. So, I will definitely be trying this DVD again before the 30 days are over!

Before I leave today, I thought it would be appropriate to do a #tbt to share where I have been and where I am at presently. I chose this photo because I was wearing my favorite pair of fun, little pink jeans, that I cannot zip up anymore! Don't you hate that??

Introducing my favorite pink jeans.

And here they are today...

Will the button and hole ever meet again?

I hope to fit comfortably in my jeans again, but am not expecting overnight success. Every day I do what I can to improve myself and I know that hard work does pay off. I am still letting myself have a couple spoons of my husband's Cookies N Cream ice cream and do not feel one bit sorry for it.

Bring on Day 4!