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.
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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 just stumbled on your blog – it’s awesome! I’ll definitely be adding it to my “blogs to read everyday” list! :)
While training for my first race/marathon (Shamrock in VA Beach, in March), I’ve fallen in love with running. But in terms of strength training… I (admittedly, at best) “make myself” do it. So one of my goals is to find a strength training regiment that I look forward to doing and will see results from!
My fun goal – paint more!
I would like to break my diet coke addiction
I want to travel to Hawaii!
We have a new yogo studio opening up on my way to work, they also offer TRX classes, and I have always been scared/wanting to try them! So that is my goal. To try TRX, because its one of those fears of something that I think will be amazing.
I love all your lentil recipes. I always get excited when you post a new one :D
Planning to get back to my daily yoga class habit, definitely.
I would love to try zip lining this year!! Also, I want to visit the Woodstock Animal’s Sanctuary and meet all of their beautiful animals.
I’d like to run a half-marathon!
I want to continue my health journey.
One of my goals in 2012 is to travel more – I really want to go somewhere on a mission trip – with some fun thrown in too!
My goal is 2012 is to empower adolescent girls!
My passions are mental health, sports (running) and nutrition. I have found a great amount of personal growth in myself through these avenues and hope to help others.
I am beginning to write a cirriculum for a workshop addressing issues affecting adolescents’ emotional health. My goal is to begin those workshops this year! And to use my spare time more wisely this year – begin coaching girls on the run!
I’d like to run regularly, enter another 5k. And maintain a regular exercise routine.
My goal for 2012 is to run my first 5k race. I have had this goal for about a year now and I really think this is the year for it!
I’ve done the Booty Camp Fitness in London, ON previously and I LOVED it! It really helped to change my body and how I workout. Thanks!
I love lentils! This soup looks awesome. Can’t wait to try it.
I have a ton of goals this year (travel, run a 1/2 marathon, get my finances in order) but honestly my main goal is to focus on the small day to day things with myself, family and friends that make me the happiest.
I had a baby in November and while I am actually down to my pre-baby weight (thanks to breast feeding) I am flabbier than ever! I really want to be able to get the muscles back that I used to have pre-pregnancy. On top of that I stumbled upon your blog a couple months ago and it sparked my passion (yet again) to go vegan. I am a vegetarian (although screwed up a few times being pregnant!), but have always seen the benefit in trying out a vegan diet. I really want to be able to show my son as he grows up how to eat healthy and that eating healthy isn’t boring or lame, that it is delicious and fun!! And of course that starts now, through breast milk. They say the more diverse your plates are, the more diverse your child’s palate will be! (BTW, had my second Green Monster today, awesome!)
I would love to be more consistent with my work outs and eating healthy habits in 2012.
I want to LIVE each day, don’t take anything for granted and thoroughly enjoy each and every single day. Every day has to have something positive to it, my goal is to find that positive and focus on that. I also want to accomplish a marathon PR! :)
Feel good about my body, my weight, my eating habits, and my workouts… and run a marathon!
Hi Angela,
2012 will be a year of improving my overall health through eating better and exercising more! Looking forward to new & exciting recipes!!!
Happy 2012!
Jen
I would like to get through another year of pharmacy school with a B+ average!
In 2012 I would like to start my own blog!