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.
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!
My goal is to eat slowly and more mindfully.
would love to run at least 700 miles this year.
Of course, one of my goals is to get in shape, but something I find more important is something I’m going to be doing for myself. I’m going to begin my journey to become a sign language interpreter. I’m extremely excited about it and it’s something that I feel really great about.
I want to learn to plant/grow the ultimate veg garden. The last two years have not been very successfull! ;(
I want to conquer my first 1/2 marathon! If the years allows
For it I’d love to do multiple! But my concrete goal is to accomplish my very first 1/2 marathon! :)
Something I’d like to do in 2012 is expand my exercise horizons! I run almost every day, but I’ve wanted to change it up a bit for a while. My goal this year is to take a trip to Prince Edward Island and bike my way across it, enjoying the gorgeous landscape!
Run a 1/2 marathon in sub 10 min/miles
In october of 2011, I broke my leg on a backpacking trip. It was just a simple fall, but the whole trip I kept thinking how out of shape I had gotten. So, in 2012, I’m getting my booty back in shape and climbing that mountain again! I would love to start the year off with this series!
I’d like to become fully vegan! Your blog is going to be a huge help with this :)
I am taking a birthday weekend trip to the mainland with my best friend!
I plan to start eating intuitively.
My goal for 2012 is to plan a Canadian road trip with my boyfriend. Culd you recommend any great vegan restaurants in Toronto and/or Montreal??
I love lentil soups really thick and hearty – I think you’d have to call mine stews, they are so thick. :)
Something I’d like to achieve in 2012 – to become a calmer person and to be kinder to myself.
Get my PhD!
I want to rent an apartment in Boston during baseball season so I can walk home
from Fenway Park after a game! :-) Then jump rope for 20 minutes on my rooftop terrace!
my goal is to mix up my workouts. i’ve always focused on long distance running, and i’d like to mix it up with more strength training and other types of cardio.
i also want to try this soup!
My goal is to be healthier. Eat more greens, work out, read more books. I’m doing good on the last one, its the others that need help.
I’d love to get back to my prepregnancy work out routine 2012 – but I don’t think that will happen until after lil man is done nursing…
I got a “weak positive” for the Hashimoto’s test, so I’m following an inflammatory-free diet to hopefully heal my body. I’m hoping I’ll be feeling better soon.
i am doing a marathon!