I’m participating in Oh She Glows’ Whittle My Middle in 30 days challenge. 
1) PICTURES: Before, half way, and after pictures on Nov 11th, Nov 25th, and Dec. 9th, respectively.
Before (Nov 17):
2) MEASUREMENTS: Before, half way, and after measurements of my ‘true’ waist (at belly button), low waist
(3″ lower approx.), and hips (over butt)- same dates as above.
Before:
- 29” (smallest, not true waist)
- 32” (2” below belly button)
- 37.5” (hips)
3) CORE WORK: 6-10 minute core workout, 5 days a week, doing the following exercises:
* Plank
* Side plank
* Plank with elbows on stability ball
* Stability Ball Jackknifes
* Stability ball roll out
* Plank Rotations
This morning I did:
* Plank: 1 min
* Side plank: 30 sec each side
* Plank with elbows on stability ball: 30 sec
* Stability Ball Jackknifes: Too hard, wait for back to be in better shape
* Stability ball roll out: 10 rep
* Plank Rotations: changed position every 5 seconds, 30 sec total.
It confirmed what I already knew, my core strenght is very low. I was shaking like a leave! If I add up all the time, I did a very short 3 minute mini core workout. However, I do not want to force this as my back is still recovering from an injury (that keep me from going to work for a full week). I’m hoping they will help my back gain more strenght.
Let’s see how long I can hold the pauses a month from now.
