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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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!
In 2012 I want to run my first Half-marathon! I plan on signing up for the Chicago half in June. I have been training for over a year now and can run well over 13 but have never had the courage to get signed up and test myself with the actual race. THIS YEAR I AM DOING IT! :)
My #1 goal of 2012 is to be more conscious of the nutrients I need to get from my food and focus on eating food as fuel. Especially since my #2 goal is to start training for a full marathon which will occur in 2013. I know I’m going to need the right foods to keep my body going for all that training!
Lentils really are wonderful lil’buds of awesomeness, thanks for the recipe, this is bound to please! I’ll lay it out atop some quinoa, boost the protein to crazy levels. :D
In 2012, I’d like to put my life back on track (school and career-plans are on hiatus as of new years thanks to scary family developments and personal emotional crisis, oh don’t i feel ridiculous just admitting it, eh), this is gonna take loads of soul-searching, I’ll try not to fall to pieces, ahahahahaha!
My goal is to get back into hot yoga this winter – and to save up for a UK trip this summer!
Your soup looks fantastic and could not have come at a better time for me – after getting home from a strength-training session I was lamenting the lack of high-protein vegan snacks in my fridge – looks like soup for dinner tonight!
Lots of things to do this year, but number one goal right now is to “re-own” my body! I am a university student and periodically my health falls to the way side and I need to slow down, reconnect, eat green and remember the importance of plant based whole food eating! Currently I am trying to lose 20 pounds, this DVD would be an awesome help!!
I would like to get better at Skiing. This year is my second season of it and absolutely love it.
Yay!! I love giveaways!
My new years resolutions are to be true to myself (cheesy but true), explore my passions and talents, and focus on what makes me happy. No doom and gloom in 2012 (even if i spent yesterday falling down a flight of stairs… yoops. thankfully, nothing serious)
I would like to run a marthon!
I reeeeeally want to find a new employer in 2012!
i’d like to run my first 5k :)
One thing that I would like to accomplish in 2012 is to actually stick to a workout schedule, all year. I tend to get really excited then lose motivation after a couple months.
Last year I did the booty camp bootcamp and loved it, though they don’t offer it in my area anymore, so these videos would be great!
I would like to run a marathon!
Something you’d like to do in 2012 ….. After 12 weeks of recovery from a pretty disastrous birth I’d love to get back into my pre-pregnancy running shape. Thanks again for the giveaway Ange!
In 2012 I hope to get a new job!! This time doing something I actual want to do. I have an interview tonight so fingers crossed for making 2012 start off right! :-)
I just bought some dried lentils for the first time today.. I’ve never tried ’em!
Things I would like to accomplish in 2012 – read more, take shorter showers, be able to do 5 handstand pushups by the end of the year, and be able to do one handed pushups :)
I would like to volunteer with a local organization!!
That recipe looks like it would super charge any workout! I can’t wait to try it.
My goal for 2012 is simply to have more energy. I am currently working full time and taking classes for grad school. I am a firm believer that having a regular exercise routine in 2012 would help not only give me more endurance but help de-stress from my hectic schedule as well.
I love the look of the dvd set!
2012 holds big goals for me that I haven’t talked about on my blog, but one of them is to keep up my fitness and improve with strength training. I’ve really formed an addiction to weight training lately and I think it’s finally here to stay!
In 2012 I’d like to run a 5k — I’m training with my friend Josh! Thanks for the giveaway :)
P.S. The soup looks delicious!
My goal is to really kick-start my editing/teaching writing business in 2012! And I’m already contacting everyone I know telling them about my services – yay me : )