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!
We are expecting our first child in June, after which I will have a serious need to reclaim my booty. And I have a feeling I will need some serious help with that!
My goal for 2012 is to get fully moved and settled in our new house. We’ve moved around so much – I can’t wait to plant some roots!
My goal for 2012 is to give this new way of eating a good honest try. I’m doing great so far! And I have a 1 year old so getting back into the shape I used to be in would be awesome!
I would like to try a colonic. I keep hearing about the health benefits – now I just need to get the nerve up to try one!! LOL
I am planning to learn to knit, run two half-marathons (number one is January 29!), and travel to Washington DC and Costa Rica.
My goal is to reach a healthy weight and have better muscle definition. Not really a new years resolution since I’ve been working on it since October, but it’s been going so well I want to continue working towards it.
I would like to go sledding with my grandkids and take my first cruise with my husband of 31 years! :)
I’d really like to get in the best shape possible for my wedding in May! Only 4 months left, time to get serious! :)
I would like to get organized this year, starting with my closets!
I would like to spend more of my free time volunteering!
I have been a runner for 7 years. I have run a few 5ks, a 5 miler and a couple of half marathons. Naturally, as a runner, the marathon has always been something for which I have sought to complete. However, I have signed up for two marathons. The first I fractured my arm two days before in a biking accident and the second I hurt my knee during my last long run. This year, I am bound and determined to complete the marathon on May 20th. These DVDs would help me during my off days from running (I can’t afford a gym membership) to build up strength and lose a little extra weight and inches to improve my chances of completing it. Thank you for the consideration and all of your yummy recipes!
I’m hoping to visit my best friend in Cape Town, South Africa this fall!
Two major goals, first run my first half marathon I’m may(I cried when I read your race recap this morning, for some reason your discretion was like I was running there with you, could just feel the pride and joy). And I want to get back to my pre-infertility treatments size! The twins are turning two, it’s about time I get my body back.
Ah, iPad made my comment read so weird, that’s description, not discretion.
I would like to master cooking some Indian dishes and take more trips home to visit my baby nephew and soon-to-come niece.
I’d like to travel more and add more variety into my workouts
I want to get fit for life ;), enjoy every day to its fullest, and appreciate me for me :)
Hi Angela, I really like your site, only discovered it a few months ago. So, in the year of 2012 I would like to make more vegetarian/vegan dishes, participate in at least 3 excercise classes a week (just got a gym membership) and loose a few pounds and all in all be better balanced, more patient parent to my beautiful children and a less moody plus loving wife to my dear husband. Xx
I would really like to start exercising more often and more regularly in 2012! And a trip to Central America would be nice too ;)
I would love to run a half marathon in the spring and complete at least 2 sprint triathlons this summer.
I have signed up to run the Buffalo Marathon in May! It’ll be my first marathon, and a huge check off my bucket list. I’m very nervous- and I hope that I find it in myself to stick through it and not back out half way through training. Its all about having the courage, as I am already having second thoughts! I know I need to have some cross training in my scheduled work-out plan, and this booty camp would defintely help!