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!
My goal is to get toned this year, so this prize would really come in handy!
In 2011, my goal was to say yes more often. This led to an epic amount of powerful new experiences in my life, including getting on an airplane to spend three weeks hanging out with total strangers in a foreign country – a truly wonderful trip for which I will always be grateful I said yes!
2012 is therefore about making more time for the things I’ve let into my life (by saying yes) and removing the things that are not helping me out. In french, I would say “renforcements des capacités.” One of my big plans is to focus more on my yoga practise. I’ve been “doing yoga” for about a decade but it has always been about the physical. This year my goal is to open more time and space for the other parts (breathe, meditation, positive thinking) that yoga offers.
I’m going to run a marathon this year!
I want to go scuba diving in New Zealand! :)
Something I’d like to do in 2012 is to continue eating my vegan-ish diet and get to the beach more!
My goal for 2012 is to reach my goal weight without treating myself badly for mistakes. I have lost 100 pounds and have about 40 to 50 pounds left to achieve my goal. 2012 is going to be the year I reach that goal because I finally found a lifestyle that works and is do-able. Thanks to your website and a few others I found my inner cook and have been making more of my meals at home. My other goal is to save money and eating at home definitely helps this goal! This workout DVD sounds super awesome! Thanks for the opportunity!
I’ve really been wanting to sign up for some kickboxing classes once I tried it in my gym class, it’s a hard workout but I love the way I feel after!
What a great giveaway. One of my 2012 goals is to run at least one race that I sign up and pay for :) I run every day…for free by myself…haha! But I’d like to do a race…I haven’t paid to race and entered since before I was pregnant and my daughter is almost 5. I used to run 3 races a month with my husband! Times have changed but want to get back to racing…those darn entry fees$ :)
My goal for 2012 is to find a little joy in every single day!
My goal is to work out on a regular basis!
Oooh I’m all about lentil soup- yum!! And what a nice giveaway- my goal for 2012 is to approach my life with more positivity and treat myself with kindness.
I want the weight on my drivers license to be TRUE!! And then reward myself with my first bikini in years!
This is the year of placing in my age group at 5k and 10k races! Lots are training coming up, but it’ll be worth it.
I want to complete a half marathon!
I want to exercise and eat healthily while I travel for work this spring, and I want to have a blast rafting down the Grand Canyon this summer with my family! I also want to think about what next steps I need to take for my path in life, and then get on it.
I would definitely like to get back into shape. I’m not terribly out-of-shape, but I’m definitely not at my best. I hope to get back into shape this year before I go away to college.
I hope to run a half marathon this year! Nay, I WILL run a half marathon! I also aim to fully kick my love of cheese to the curb. Your website is helping with this nicely.
I want to run my first half marathon!
My fitness goal for 2012 is to break 2 hours for a half-marathon. My PR is 2:29, so I have my work cut out for me!
I am determined to finish my Rosetta Stone Italian before our vacation to Sicily this fall!