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!
In 2012, I would like to focus on challenging my body. This workout dvd parcel looks amazing, I think I will definitely need to go and get myself a copy! I love Boot camps! Your soup looks amazing, I definitely will need to try it soon! Happy January!
I’d like to inspire others to workout at home without a gym :)
In 2012, like you, I would like to visit Ireland!
I would like to be able to do the Peacock Pose by the end of end of the year!
My goal is to start cooking more vegetarian meals and to be more mindful of what I’m putting in my body!
I am expecting my first baby in May, so my goal is to enjoy being a mother, while remembering to go easy on myself (and my sometimes perfectionist standards!)
Those DVDs would be a wonderful addition to my post-baby fitness plans!!
I really want to run a full marathon this year and start incorporating vegan meals into my lifestyle.
I want to continue to study ASL, become fluent, and be on the road to become an audio-verbal therapist!
I want to get my G2 license!
In 2012, I want to stop drinking Diet Soda! I also want to make exercise a habit, not an occasional hobby.
Cook more gluten-free recipes.
I want to write a grant (and win it) to go visit my sponsor child in Ghana. I wouldn’t actually be able to go until 2013, but the grant will have to be turned in by the end of the year. There will be a lot of planning to make sure the money awarded would be used in the best possible way to help the village where my Agatha lives.
i’d like to run my first race!
My 2012 goal is to finish training and actually run my first 5K!
I am hoping to commit to working out 5 days a week this year!
I want to continue to cook more vegetarian meals and really start to phase meat completely out of my diet. I’m slowly phasing it out, but still eating meat 2-3 times a week. I really appreciate all your recipes ideas! It makes the transition much more easy! :)
I would like to do less TV watching and more reading in 2012.
I would like to bust through my plateau! I have been running for 4 years. Major accomplishments have been made, however this year I need to drop a few more pounds, those last stinkers, and tone, tone, tone!
2011 was the year of cardio for me – running just felt good, so I did a lot of it. One of my goals for 2012 is to strength train and do more yoga to help balance on the cardio machine I have turned into.
I’d love to finally put on that last bit of weight so that my parents will allow me to run a half marathon!