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 want to run my first half marathon! I’ve been a runner for a while but ten miles is usually my max. I always have a hard time slowly adding distance and usually get injured by going too far too fast. This year, my plan is slow, steady and determined!
Not sure if it’s too late, but it’s still Wednesday so I thought I’d give it a shot. I’m a stay-at-home-mom/pilates-instructor and I love your blog. It’s played a bit part in helping me change some major things in our family’s life over the past year and a half. In 5 weeks I’ll be giving birth to our third baby, and my goals for 2012 include maintaining our healthy lifestyle with this crazy family, and a big one for me……(finally) learning to run, which has always terrified me. The workout vid’s would be an awesome awesome thing for me, to help kickstart my post-baby workouts!!!
Continue to workout hard and think about a figure competition!!
I want to make this the best year possible. I turn 30 this year and am trying not to have a mid life crisis of sorts!! This is the year to not only think positive thoughts… but to also ACT on them. I just want to finally make myself a priority. I want to study, play, work, exercise, eat, laugh, travel… I want to live :)
I plan to finish school and get my graduate degree this year.
One of my goals is to de-clutter…just need time and the strength to part with non-essential things!
2012 brings in hopes of opening up my own dance school where kids age 3 to 99 can come to bust a groove!
I want to be able to do 10 pullups in a row by the end of the year!
I am working on learning Spanish :)
My goal (which is a repeat of the last … 20 years, probably) is to get in shape. I’d like to be in good enough shape when the weather gets to nice to ride my bike to the grocery or even to work! So this would be perfect for me :)
I would LOVE to hike Macchu Picchu and get into PA school in 2012….and i am going to do it!!
Maintain weight at or below 135 pounds
I would like to do more than 1 half marathon this year.
I would like to get back into exercisse classes, Spin, TRX and Flex….
I would like to make more fresh salads.
2011 was a tumultuous year for me so my goal for 2012 is to make it great. The stress of my divorce and caring for 2 children lead to health problems and weight gain and I need to get back on track. Eat healthy foods and exercising regularly will make a huge difference in my physical and mental health.
Love your site! Thanks!
Rebecca
This year I decided not to set any new year’s resolutions, but I am working on reducing my stress levels by making time for the things I really love to do.
How cool that the DVD’s come with basically a Fitness Makeover set!
This year I would like to gain as much knowledge as I can about health and well being from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition and be able to help women change their lives by making easy health choices that help them achieve their weight loss goals!
I want to start being a risk taker when it comes to cooking. Healthy doesn’t have to be boring!!