Do you have a favorite work out DVD?

I think I need some new exercise options the one and only DVD I have, Pilates Complete for Weight Loss is not cutting it. I've been doing the beginner series and am up to the final level, more challenging with warm up and arms. I tried to jump up to intermediate the other day and I am just not ready for it, it's a severe jump. And, I realize that it's "for weight loss", so I guess that explains the speed, but I've felt like I would hyperventilate breathing at that speed. (You're supposed to coordinate breathing with the Pilates moves, so if you speed up the moves...)

Anyhow, I'm looking for something somewhat challenging. I don't really want to buy any new equipment. I have:

Pilates/yoga mat
Resistance bands
Various dumbbells
Exercise ball (75cm, I think)-my husband is buying one soon

I'm up for doing something with weight training, but I do not have a bench, and don't want to buy one until we move home. Keep in mind, I'm still 238 pounds, but fairly strong. It limits me somewhat, but not entirely;-) I'd be eternally grateful for any recommendations!

I managed 2 Pilates and 2 HIITs this week. Today's cardio was particularly good in a brutal way! My period arrived without warning - I must have mistaken the cramps for dull Pilates induced aches in my tummy. It's a good thing!

My eating has been good. Journaling has been sketchy, though. That's a hard habit to get into for me. I've been doing well on the 3 liters of water, and have started drinking 2 mugs of green or white tea daily.

Next week I'm planning to update my measurements to check my progress on that level. Yesterday I did the arm portion of my Pilates in front of a mirror (waist up). It was really interesting. I looked like I was wearing a flabby skin suit. I could totally see (maybe I was partially visualizing it...) my strong, toned muscles in my arms. I could see my collar bone and strong shoulders. When I put my hands on my waist, I could feel my core muscles. Unfortunately I looked like I was wearing some sort of extra, saggy skin suit. Especially appalling were my bat wing arms.

I can't believe it's only 8 weeks from Monday until we leave for Christmas in Michigan. I am not planning a free-for-all during those 3 weeks. I am planning on being relaxed (as much as I can) about food, and conscious about moving. I really need to step it up during these next 8 weeks.

If there are any men reading this, you may want to skip this part:-) I was thinking today about my panty size. In the vast range that my weight has oscillated over the past 10 years, I have not once changed my panty size. I've changed clothing size, but never my panties. I've worn VS high leg briefs in size XL irregardless if I weight 292 pounds, or 218. Sure, once or twice I bought a kitchy pair at Lane Bryant, but never liked them. I thought about this because I've recently purged my panty drawer, discarding any that were worn out, stretched or ratty. This leaves me with only a few remaining pairs, and it just struck me as odd that I've always worn the same size. Anyone else do this?

Well, hows that for a post full of unrelated topics?:-) Have a healthy weekend!