The lovely ladies from Booty Camp Fitness recently sent me their new Ultimate Home Edition 11-disc workout plan to try out. I am a big fan of their first workout DVDs, so I was really excited to try their newest series. Sammie Kennedy- the Creator of Booty Camp Fitness- and the other amazing boot-camp instructors have a very friendly and laid-back style, making even the biggest exercise newbie feel confident. When you think of a “boot camp” workout, you often think of instructors screaming at you and lots of intensity. This isn’t Booty Camp’s style at all. It’s all about having fun, empowering women, and making it seem like you are working out with a few of your girlfriends (who just happen to know some killer workout exercises).
The 11-disc series contain the following workouts:
The DVDs come with a workout calendar, jump rope, measuring tape, lifestyle guide, and e-cookbook as well. I’ve been testing out the workouts since the end of December and I’m starting the 2-month plan this week.
The workout that I love to hate? 20-minute Bounce ‘n Burn (jump rope)
Burn isn’t even the word! My legs feel like bricks when I do this workout. The last time I jumped rope was probably in grade school so it wasn’t pretty the first time I did it. After a couple painful sessions, I’ve relearned how to jump rope without whipping myself like silly (tip: wear long pants!). It will probably take me at least a few more sessions until I’m not gasping for air..it’s an intense 20 minutes, even with alternating jumping rope with strength exercises.
So far the videos are going well and I’m loving the variety of the 11 workouts. My muscles hate me though, so I’ve been making sure to stretch a lot, take my rest days when needed, and get lots of protein following tough workouts.
Like with this Triple lentil Recovery Soup!
Featuring all new, protein-packed salads, hearty toppers, flavour boosters, and dressings you'll want to drink, my new cookbook will transform the way you think about salads. Oh, and be sure to flip to the back for a surprise dessert chapter!
Triple Lentil Recovery Soup
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4 servings
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Packed with over 25 grams of protein per serving, this soup will aid with post-workout recovery and get you back in the game in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 sweet onion, chopped (~2 cups)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 heaping cup chopped celery
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 5-6.5 cups vegetable broth, depending on how thin/thick you want it
- 1/2 cup dry red lentils
- 1/2 cup dry black beluga lentils
- 1 cup dry green/brown lentils
- Kosher salt & pepper, to taste (I used about 1/2 tsp salt)
Directions
- In a large skillet or pot, add the oil and sauté the onion and garlic over low-medium heat for about 6-7 minutes.
- Add in the celery and sauté another few minutes. Stir in the spices and cook for another couple minutes on low.
- Now, rinse and drain the lentils and stir into skillet/pot. Add the broth and stir well. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, a simmer until thick and lentils are cooked, about 45 minutes to an hour. Watch closely and stir frequently so it doesn’t stick to the pot. Add more broth to thin out if desired. You can also use an immersion blender to blend some of the soup a bit. I did this, but left it mostly chunky. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
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Prepare yourself for a high protein and flavourful soup, great for all those sore muscles that we often have at the beginning of the year. A little bit goes a long way with this soup! It’s extremely filling and lovely with a toasted bun or piece of bread.
It’s a bit of an “ugly duckling” soup, but I think we learned not to judge food by its appearance long ago. ;)
Booty Camp Fitness Giveaway!
The ladies from Booty camp Fitness are giving away one of their Ultimate Home Edition 11-disc workout plan (this includes the 11 workout DVDs, the calendar, jump rope, measuring tape, and lifestyle guide) to a lucky OSG reader!
If you’d like a chance to win the Ultimate Home Edition 11-disc workout plan, simply leave a comment below telling me: Something you’d like to do in 2012 (maybe a goal you’d like to accomplish or something fun you want to do!). Contest is open until Wednesday. Goodluck!
i’d like to take a tropical vacation with my husband before he goes on deployment (he’s a marine). i’d also love to try a workout plan like this one!
I’ve been running a long time, but the farthest I’ve ever raced is 5k. This year, I want to motivate myself by running this 10k…http://bridgerun.com/!
This soup looks delicious! I’m on such a lentil kick right now – I’m sure this will warm me up after those cold weather training runs.
My goal of 2012? There are many, but right now I’m shooting for running a half-marathon in March.
And go on a me-cation this fall. :) I think that’s an important one as well.
Start taking yoga classes and eating lots of great food! Overall my goal is to be the healthiest I have been through exercise and health food.
i’m totally into the idea of new DVDs – i’m no longer a member of my gym anymore due to lousy management. so I’m now in the process of figuring out a new game plan and how to do it without buying so much equipment since all i have is a condo, and no space!
My goal for 2012 is to get two 5ks under my belt and shave a few minutes off my time. Should be easy considering I was on medication that caused me to be dehydrated for my first one! I finished while most of the world was sleeping on that beautiful Sunday morning so that’s all that matters :)
I have some fitness goals but one of my non-fitness goals is to donate my hair to Locks of Love. I’ve done it twice before and want to do it once more before the grays start coming in!!!
I want to run my first half! I’m also getting married in the summer :) so I’m trying to do more strength training…. I can’t even do 1 “man” pushup yet…. but I will get there!!!
My personal and business goals are largely inspired by you – so thanks for doing everything you do and helping to inspire all of us to live better, happier lives!!
I’d like to:
1. get more sleep
2. continue to exercise (just started again in 2011 after 4 years or so!)
3. find a way to work from home on something I am passionate about (I would settle for just starting this goal as I have been thinking about it since I started reading OSG – need to get over the fear and just take some sort of action!!).
Thanks!!
This soup looks delicious! I’m obsessed with my mom’s lentil soup but I think I just might have to try this one!! :-) I’d like to start my own healthy living blog in 2012 and get stronger!!!! :-)
I plan on running a marathon with my teenage daughter and doing a relay race with my brothers, sisters, children, and nephews. Bring on the new year with health and happiness!
Goal #1: Buy a bathing suit I’m not afraid to wear in public.
Goal #2: Wear that bathing suit in my first mini-triathalon!
In 2012 I want to try and stress less about things that don’t matter. This is a big one for me!
Great giveaway! One goal is to go biking – it’s been years.
I would love to a. Plan a sweet & meaningful wedding with new fiancé, 2. Get in wicked good shape for the engagement & wedding pictures, 3. Continue building my vegan diet with homemade, whole foods, and 4. Rock the next two semesters of law school. It’s going to be an amazing, challenging and super fun year!
I love working out, but I really really dislike running and can’t seem to get into it at all! My goal for 2012 is to actually enjoy running and maybe run a 5k or something. I would also like to learn to be more “Easy Breezy” and to be able to go with the flow a little more :)
What a great contest! One of my goals this year is to add more lean muscle tone while keeping my nutrition as ‘pure’ as possible!
I would like to commit to one hour of yoga three times a week!
I would like to go skiing, if it ever snows enough in NY.. I haven’t gone in over two years, now!
Something I’d like to do for 2012 – Well instead of it always being weight loss this year I’d like to do and ‘am registered for a 21 day treatment facility that looks at helping women with eating disorders. I’d like to axe my bulimia and the occassions that I restrict. I’d also like to do the 2nd treatment program in April for 19 days. I’m committed to being eating disorder free at age 31. I am committed to taking care of myself.
I’ve been staying more active and find that “doing” for myself has helped with the disorder. It gives me a natural high and makes me feel good so that I’m not so body form obsessed.
Sincerely,
Fanta