WOD - "Warrior (eating) Only Daily" - Martha Shank, Bootcamp Diva

The following testimonial was written by Martha Shank.  Martha is in her second session of Bootcamp Divas and has truly embraced the Warrior Lifestyle.  Read what she has to say about her experience with nutrition and Bootcamp.....

A week of vacation and then not getting back on the Warrior way of eating for another week made Monday’s WOD even more difficult! In late September, I had met with David for a consultation on the Warrior Diet, purchased some Whey protein shake powder, and began incorporating clean foods, undereating during the day, and having my main meal at night. In just a few days, I felt stronger, had more energy, and noticed more power during Bootcamp Divas workouts. Just before leaving for a week of vacation, I felt stronger than I can ever remember. I didn’t really make the connection between strength and nutrition until I stopped the clean Warrior way of eating. Ugh, now I feel weaker, have less energy, and less stamina, but more motivation to get back to eating better so I can make it through Diana’s WOD’s without fainting. Thanks, Diana, for taking time this week to talk to us about how important nutrition is to our workouts. Each time I hear WOD, I’m going to think not only of Work Out of the Day, but also of Warrior (eating) Only Daily.
Martha Shank

Black Bean & Salsa Soup

Looking for something new to try out in the kitchen?  Check this out!!!  This recipe is from the book The Anti-Estrogenic Diet by Ori Hofmekler, author of The Warrior Diet.  It is easy and tastes great!!  I used organic H.E.B. Central Market brand for the beans, broth and salsa.

Ingredients
2 (15 oz.) cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 cup chunky salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 tbsp. organic sour cream
2 tbsp.  green onion, thinly sliced

Directions
1.  In electric food processor or blender, combine beans, broth, salsa and cumin.  Blend until fairly smooth.
2.  Heat the bean mixture in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat until thoroughly heated.  To serve, ladle soup into 4 individual bowls and top each both with 1 tbsp. of the sour cream and 1/2 tsp green onion.

Good luck and Happy Healthy Eating!!