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!
My 2012 goal is to take ballet. I wanted to be a ballerina since I was a little girl, and I always thought it was too late for me to begin, but this year I am going to get up the courage and join a beginners class for adults ( if I can find one!!) Just because I am grown up doesn’t mean I have to say goodbye to my childhood dreams.
That DVD set looks awesome! One of my goals for 2012 is to complete a sprint triathlon, so I need to get my body STRONG and confident!
For 2012 I want to continue down the path of gaining my indepence (being that I have recently moved away from my parents and started a new job) and better my health so that I am stronger and better able treat my numerous patients each day.
I would like to eat more raw foods and take a vacation with my husband (without kids).
I would really like to get into the engineering program at my current university. Ive been working my butt of at school to get really good grades (which has meant my workouts have taken a hit) and am applying in april to start the program next september. Really excited tho!
My goals are to run another half marathon and get a job in New York City! 8-)
mine is to eat less meat!
My goal for 2012 is have more of our dinners be replaced with vegan dishes… and I think I am going to start with this triple lentil soup. Looks divine!
Something fun I want to do? Try that Booty Camp Fitness. Dancing? Exercise? Sign me up!
well this is the year I will drink more water! Water, Water, Water! I’ve already noticed a huge difference too! No more hangnails! And that my trips to the bathroom are frequent :)
Love your site…so much inspiration!
I plan to bake, make at least one new recipe per week in 2012..
I would like to read more, eat less, and try lots of new recipes!
I’ve just started two new hobbies: indoor rock climbing, which I used to do in high school and am jumping back into with some friends at the city wall, and spanish, which I’ve never learned before, but I know french so should be easy, right? ;) This would be an amazing way to build muscle for climbing, and work off some stress when I forget the rules to ser and estar!
I would like to be able to do a push up. Just one. (Can’t even do a ‘girl’ push up….)
Totally want to try your lentil recipe. This year I want to spend more time cooking and trying new recipes. And practice salt brining beans.
My goal is to regret less by doing more.
I want to only eat things I love. No more mindless munching on things that don’t even thrill me.
My main goal for 2012 is to find a job that might transform into a career :) scary and confusing!
I’d love to get my hands on that DVD set. I took a boot camp class and loved it, but the time didn’t work for me or my family (dinner time!). I haven’t solidified my goals yet for 2012. I’d like to spend less time managing the stuff in my home and more time enjoying my family, work more with my daughter on her reading, cook lots of healthy food and buy less packaged food and find time to walk my dog and exercise more regularly! I’ve tried a few lentil soups, but have to say I haven’t found one I’ve wanted to make again. Maybe yours will do the trick? I do make a lovely lentil salad in the summertime though!
I’m about to give birth to my first child and would absolutely love this set to get back in shape once I’m recovered. I see this year to be one of new experiences and my goal is to spend plenty of time bettering myself, my body, and my health.
In 2012, I would like to maintain a vegetarian diet, run in 1 race a month with my mom, and run in my first marathon!