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 would like to go on a backpacking trip. My boyfriend was an avid backpacker until college kicked his ass, and I think now that that’s behind him, it would be fun for him to get back into and me to get into it!
I would LOVE to win these DVD’s because this year I’m graduating from university and hopefully going to grad school in Toronto (I say hopefully because I haven’t heard back from the school yet). I won’t be able to join a gym because I’ll have to pay for tuition, so having these videos to workout with at home would be AMAZING!!!! Oh, and my goal is (obviously) graduating university and getting into my dream grad school :)
My goal is to get back into shape now that my knee is getting better. I hurt it in Sept of 2010 at a half marathon and have been recovering since.
I can’t wait to go on my delayed honeymoon to Italy!
I want to complete my second half marathon, and feel better about my finish!
Remember that soon enough I will have more free time than I can imagine….
I would love to tone and firm up more so I can look great in a bikini this summer on vacation!
Start half marathon training at the end of the month and hope I can stick with it!! Be so amazing to run that far!
Hi Angela! This year I’d like to learn American sign language and stick to my vegan diet!! :)
My fitness goal this year is to drop my body fat % to 10%. This Booty Camp DVD set could be a great motivator!
I would like to make a larger vegetable garden and get back to moksha yoga.
I would like to drink more water and eat more greens … oh, and get glowing using this new workout ;)
I would like to learn piano :)
I will hit my two-year smoke-free anniversary in just a few months, and I would like to reward myself by taking a little trip, probably to NYC. I’ve never really congratulated myself for making the very significant life change that it was, and this year I’m going to give myself permission to do so.
I would like to love myself more. Also to get to a lower BMI by becoming healthier.
My goal this year is to see weight loss as not a diet, but a lifestyle change
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My goal is to never give up with exercise – to believe the pain of discipline is better than the pain of disappointment
I’d like to learn to hula hoop really really well, write more letters, make new friends, volunteer and laugh at least 10 times a day!
Run a half marathon!