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!
In 2011, my fella and I bought a fixer-upper, spent months making it inhabitable, moved, threw ourselves a backyard wedding (all food/decor/etc. made by hand) and worked on the house some more…
My resolution in 2012 is to hold still for a few seconds and breathe. That’s it. :)
I’d love to run marathon with my fiance!
Ah I have so many things I want to do this year: get more serious about my blog, find a new apartment (that’ll hopefully happen sooner than later), get started with etsy, etc etc. One thing that I’m definitely going to do, though, because I already signed up, is run the Santa Cruz Half Marathon in April! TO 2012!
There are so many things I want to do this year! I have recently taken class in Oil paninting hoping I have some of the talent my GrandDad did (fingers crossed). I want to spend at least one day a week painting and improving the knowledge that i have.
A new fitness routine is also on my list the booty camp fitness would fit perfectly into my 2012.
I would like to run my first 5k race. I have been running off and on for years and am just going to try to get past my fears and do it.
In 2012 I’d finally like to run a sub 4 hour marathon!
Run my first race :)
Finish unpacking from our recent move. And be pro-active about boxing up what will not be needed for the next 10 months, when we move into our permanent housing.
I want to swim more this year!
I plan to cook more (using your recipes) as well as exercise more. Here’s to a healthier 2012.
I want to travel more!
I am focusing on strength training and non-running workouts this year in the hopes of (fingers crossed) healing my IT band and being able to run again!
I want to get my entire office walking once per month! They have the interest, just not the follow through.
I am moving to seattle and I want to become a more active, outdoorsy type of person!
I’d like to stretch everyday and achieve my weight loss goal by my 22nd birthday in June!
In 2012, I’d love to run my second half-marathon and beat my PR – I’ve already signed up for one in May!
One goal for me is to do well in grad school-going back for a 2nd Master’s and certification in school psychology and I am SO excited!!!!
This year I really want to do a chin-up! It was my goal last year and I am SO CLOSE but not there yet. Within a year, I will certainly be able to do ONE! I hope.
Get the television pilot I wrote picked up by a network!
to try zumba!!!