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.
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!
Eat healthier & lose weight…very hard to do, this DVD set would help a lot.
I would love to reach my goal weight and maybe travel
This is a big year for me, I am starting a new job in a new town. I want to really focus on me and what makes me happy and create a new healthy happy stress free life and make some new friends along the way.
This year I want to work my way toward a healthier me!
My goal for 2012 is to wake up earlier in the morning to work out. My other
goal is to stick to my workouts :)
I am going to learn Italian (using Mango at my local library) then go to Italy to practice!
Thanks for the great giveaway.
I’d like to eat healthier. I love all things sweet, so I’d like to try to eat fewer sweets as well.
My 2012 fitness goal is to start running. I’ve been a walker for several years now and I’m looking forward to stepping up my speed and distance a bit!
I would love to go back to school for Nutritional Counseling and lose some of my post-preg baby weight. The boy is a year old now, so I think it’s time to stop making excuses!!
me and my booty need this! I’m registered for my first 1/2 marathon in May. this series would be fantastic cross training for me.
My 2012 goal is to work just as hard on my mental health as I do my physical health. This means being a more positive thinker, a dream believer and chaser, and always finding something to be thankful for and love about myself!
I just started doing triathlons last year. This year I want to take the plunge (literally )and do a half iron man this fall!
One of my goals is to organize my house and classroom. In order to keep me on track and motivated is to make baby steps. So, my promise to myself is to clean/organize one part of my house and classroom once a week. That way I don’t feel overwhelmed, and I can see immediate results.
This is an awesome giveaway!
I’m trying to focus on doing healthier things that will keep me from getting the winter blues. I signed up for an 8 week yoga class and also a 1 day zen meditation workshop. Thanks for having the giveaway.
I really need to broaden my culinary horizons. I’m hoping to add a lot more variety to my vegetarian diet.
My goal for 2012 is to get back in shape and retreive my healthy feeling after having this baby that is due in March.
In 2012 I want to make dinner at least 5 of 7 nights a week. I’m also planning on getting back into running and completing a 10K race in the spring.
This is going to be a year of education and travel for me!
For 2012, I would like to be less held back by fear in order to be of service to myself and others!
And maybe make some lentil soup this weekend….. :)
I don’t have ‘true’ goals…My husband and I will be trying to get pregnant this year and I know the healther I am the easier and better it will be for me and the baby.