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’d like to do a pull-up and a handstand by the end of 2012!
I’d like to be able to do 25 push-ups — real ones, not the bent-knee ones I do now!
Be the best mom, wife, friend, daughter, runner, sister, aunt, person that I can be. I just want to focus on positives and all the good things in my life instead of obsessing about petty little things. In general, I just want to enjoy life more and be a good role model to my daughter.
I would like to run a sub 2 hour half marathon before my 14th birthday. Last year, I ran a 2:09 before my thirteenth, but I know I can get it this year!
I recently started eating vegan and LOVE it!! I’m feeling better than I’ve ever felt and am shedding unwanted pounds. I would love to win the Booty Camp DVD’s to start an exercise program. I want to look good and feel good!
I’d like to pay off a decent chunk of my student loan!
I plan on setting aside more time to spend with my loved ones.
My current 2012 goal’s are to 1) stick to a workout routine for at least 12 weeks and 2) get my son graduated from high school & off to college. Both will be a challenge!
I would like to make more vegan recipes for my family to enjoy and I would love to glow in the new year!! I want a work out routine that makes me feel like I’m accomplishing something. I will do these things for sure and I’m pretty sure your blog is going to help me stay motivated!!
My goal for 2012 is to put myself first. Not selfishly, but self-lovingly. I like to sporadically eat really well and exercise- but then schoolwork and work-work demand all of my time. I grad with my Bachelor of Education this March and also got engaged, so I’m thinking 2012 will be a goodie, but I just gotta do whats good for me 7days a week!
In 2012 my goal is to be kinder to myself :)
Signup for my second marathon and shave 30 min off my time (my first one was really slow)! Also, work on my vegan diet without “cheating” so much and finish law school! I’m feeling like 2012 is gonna be a great year!
I’d love to truly stay committed to my resolutions! Going good so far!
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One of my resolutions is to build my upper body strength. I want to be able to do 25 push ups on my feet by the end of the year. I also want to volunteer more. I’m very fortunate to have so many wonderful things in my life. This year, I’m going to work on giving more of my time to the community
I want to lose weight and go to Hawaii!
My goal in 2012 is to stay focused and motivated. Trying not to let my resolutions go the way of the Dodo bird when the “magic” of new year begins to fade.
I would love to practice eating vegan much more often! This week I started by meal planning on sunday, and then preparing 4 meals ahead of time that will be on rotation of lunch and dinner – along with some sliced up veggies.
(I made your dinosaur kale/dill dressing salad – and can’t stop making it! I think the winner of it all is the roasted chickpeas! I left them in my oven over night and they were as crispy – if not more crunchy the next day. Definitely a win! I’m going to try to come up with a dill pickle esque version to use up the left over dill i have)
I want to rock climb outdoors! I love fitness and I love being in nature, so I can’t wait to this combination of them both.