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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4 servings
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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 graduate from university and start doing things I WANT to do that don’t include studying. Focusing on a healthy lifestyle, exercising and eating better, are at the top of my list!
I’d like to finish 10 paintings in 2012 and maybe another half marathon! We’ll see!
For 2012, my goal is to live in the moment more. instead of always looking forward to tomorrow or being so excited for something in the future, I want to just enjoy the place I’m at, the feelings i’m having, and the beauty of this moment now…that being said, i’d be lying if I said I wasn’t looking forward to possibly winning the bootycamp set :)
This year I plan to complete a race every month, as many as possible being for charity. So excited for it.
I would like to finally find a balance between my study and other fun things..All I do is hit the books, passing up all kinds of fun things. I would also love to become more healthy, and exercise more.
This year I want to meditate more (I’m hoping for 2x a week as a start). I push it out of the way for less important stuff all of the time, so I’m hoping to get into a regular practice and maybe do it every day as I get into the routine.
Oh, that package looks wonderful! I’ve just started working out at home, and I LOVE it, but I’d sure need some variety. And I’m pretty good at jump rope!
I’d like to lose the last 15 pounds of baby fat I have from my last child!
My goal for 2012 is to keep the ball rolling! In 2011, I quit my corporate job to attend culinary school. I now have a new career, a new apartment and a new attitude towards life!
I hope to reach my happy weight in 2012!
I would like to get my body back in shape. I became a vegetarian, almost vegan abou 8 months ago, but don’t do nearly enough exercise.
I want to run my first half marathon!
My goals for 2012 are to get my blog up and running (like so many of you that i idolize) and to get back into my healthy lifestyle.
I am going to complete Jamie Eason’s live fit trainer! I am also going to complete my personal training certification!!! I am so excited!:) This soup looks amazing!!!
Great giveaway! I moved a few months ago so I canceled my gym membership, and I’m looking to do more workouts at home – this would be perfect! My goals for 2012 are to just exercise more and eat healthier… ultimately to just feel more energized day-to-day! :)
My goal for 2012 is to actually start a band, not just talk about it endlessly.
I want to make that soup-looks great!!! I love the amount of protein too!
I just signed up for my first half marathon so I look forward to training for and completing that this year!!!
I’d like to get further in my yoga career by adding more private clients and a few community donation classes. I’d also like to successfully implement free yoga in public schools through a non-profit I just started working for. I can’t forget about my own practice, exercise, and nutrition in the mean time though!! Toning my muscles will really help me with these goals!
Happy 2012!
I have a couple of resolutions, lose 20kg through focusing on whole foods and achievable long term workouts ( no crash diets or exercise plans), to relax more, to run a half marathon, to learn silver smithing, to start a part time masters. I have started the wheels in motion on lots of these. But a home workout would help me fit the otherstuff in.
One other major resolution is to pick one hour of tv I really want to watch each day and limit my tv to that !
Happy new year one and all and good luck with your resolutions
Work out more, eat better, quit sugar…just for starters!