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.
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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 want to run a Color Run this year!
I am going to run a half marathon!
I’d like to run a 10K and half marathon this year, and I’m already signed up for both!
So much fun! I love workout DVDs (I have a special fondness for Physique 57). I would love to try these! So many goals this year but my main non-fitness goal is to become a mother for the first time in June. I want to be the best mom I can while still maintaining who I am. My fitness related goal is to continue being active while pregnant (good so far) and to run another
Mini this fall post-baby. And, start the pilates teacher certification I had to put in hold once we finally got pregnant. :). Lots to accomplish but anything is possible! Thanks for your inspiration!
My intention for 2012 is to make the year of living consciously. I am following a 365 day by day process from Gay Hendricks. It is already pretty awesome!
In 2011 I underwent my second knee surgery with complications leaving me bed ridden for months. So most of the year was spent building back my strength and relearning how to dance (something I have been doing since the age of 3). In 2012 I plan to attend as many dance auditions as possible. I also plan on sticking to a very diligent training and nutrition plan to feel like I put my all into my appearance and strength allowing myself to leave an audition no matter what the outcome with no regrets. I also plan to complete some fun runs and a quarter marathon.
I am a huge lentil fan, thank you for this recipe!
In 2012 I would like to reconnect with the non-digital world; be okay with the unexpected and work on my posture!!
Fitness-wise: I want to try CrossFit and do at least 3 pullups
Professional-wise: I want to get an internship for next year
This year I’d like to: not be lazy and shower more, learn how to love my body, and celebrate my 28th birthday in VEGAS!!!
I would like to crate more healthy meal recipes!
My goal for 2012 is to stop being such a couch potato, so I’ve challenged myself to 11,000 min of activity, which is about 30min a day. So far so good.
What a great giveaway! My goal for this year is to make it through my first year of dental school.
In 2012 I would like to try hot yoga, I do yoga all the time but have never tried hot yoga and would really like to.
I would like to start a workout plan and keep it, the whole year!
Hi Angela
I’d love to try the Booty Camp Fitness DVD, I can only get so much from my Wii Fit! haha
My goals for 2012 are to graduate with honors and run a half marathon. Hopefully I will accomplish both of these!
x
In 2012, I would like to help my mom get healthy. She’s always saying things like “On Monday I’ll start low carb” and stuff like that, but I feel that the more she sets dates, the more she’ll put it off. She doesn’t like to run or even walk. I think something that we could do together in our own home would inspire her to just do it.
I want to really try to incorporate more stretching into my daily life. I stopped stretching and it is starting to really affect me. Everything is tight and hurts all of the time!!!
I would like to complete a half marathon. I have trained twice and gotten stress fractures during training both times.
I’d like to start running again. Injured myself last year, and just haven’t been able to find the motivation to start up again.
Two goals for this year.
#1 I’m having my 3rd child in May and want to make sure I lose the baby weight and get back to normal in a quick but fair amount of time. I did after #1 and #2, but there’s still the fear.
#2 Be better and more intune with my spiritual side. I’ve become relaxed on a few things like prayer and scripture reading, and want to get better.