Though I didn't exactly transform my body, I was pleased with the changes that I did see in my physique. And thanks to the confidence-building effects of exercise, I definitely felt more fit and attractive than before I started the routine.

Still, I'm not going to lie: Some days, it was a real pain in my un-toned ass to pull off even 10 minutes of exercise. I'm not a morning person, so I ended up doing the majority of my exercises as soon as I got home from work, which is usually around 7:15 p.m. Sometimes I'd be starving, but I'd eat a handful of almonds and force myself to exercise, knowing if I sat down to eat, there'd be no way I'd work out on a full stomach. And then, of course, there was the post-workout shower, which meant the routine was taking up more than 10 minutes of my day.

I definitely had to adjust my behavior to complete the plan -- I started eating dinner at work, so that I was fueled up for my evening workout. And I learned to get ready lightning fast for any midweek social plans.

To be honest, I probably would've skipped quite a few days had it not been for the fact that I was going to have to publicly reveal my results. (I highly recommend this motivator for anyone considering the challenge.)

Will I keep up the plan now that the month is over? Yes; I'm loving this newly acquired muscle definition too much to give it up. Will I do it every day? No. Given my schedule, I think it makes more sense to stretch the workouts to 20 minutes every other day, or to do something like a one-minute plank everyday. But maybe you're not as lazy as me.

Either way, I'm happy I took on the challenge and discovered that you can actually get real results in just 10 minutes a day. I've also come away from the challenge knowing that (even though I may not like it) I can always make time to work out -- which is good news for me and my collection of skinny jeans.