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New England Adventures - Part 1

11/19/2016

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After our quick trip through KY, WV, PA and NY we landed in southeast Massachusetts for a couple of weeks.  This was super refreshing since we spent basically from the end of June through the middle of November moving every 3-4 days.  We love traveling but moving that often takes it toll.  We were excited to just slow down and get back into a bit of a routine.  We also spent some time exploring the area.  
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Dinner at our campground
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Some pool fun at our campground!
One spot that we absolutely fell in love with was the Sandwich area.  We spent a couple of afternoon/evenings out there.  Here are some pics from the boardwalk that took you out to the beach.  It was amazing to see how much the tide went up and down in these coastal areas.  
We were also only about 20 minutes from Plymouth rock which as maybe a little underwhelming but still a fun spot to check out and see where some of the first pilgrims landed back in the 1600's.  
We were staying at a campground called Gateway to Cape Cod while in Massachusetts so it just made sense that we needed to explore the Cape.  We were about a 2 hour drive from Provincetown which is the town all the way out at the end of the cape.  We spent one morning out there.  The town had a similar feel to Key West, beachy and laid back!  The downtown area was a fun and easy walk with fun stores and restaurants.  Since buying chockey type touristy stuff doesn't really fit our model of downsizing we opted to pass on the shopping and check out the local library.  Glad we did because it was pretty cool with a big ship inside of it.  
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On our way back towards our campground drove up to the national seashore park ranger station which had some incredible views.  We even got to see some whales swimming on the ocean side of the cape from this lookout.  Since we love beaches we also found a super fun beach, Coast Guard Beach.  We hung out there for awhile and played in the sand and waves.  We also saw some seals swimming just off the shore.  
A trip to New England wouldn't be complete without a tour of Boston.  We spent one long day in the city but could have easily done more.  There was so much to see and lots of fun areas of town.  The main attraction we took in was walking the Freedom Trail.  If you aren't familiar there, is a line of red bricks laid into the sidewalks/streets that lead you through town on a 2.5 mile long walk.  There are 16 historical sites along the way.  We managed to make it to 15 of them and saw the 16th from afar.  We were tired!  
Of course we had to check out the Otis House!  We thought these were relatives of Laura's, her maiden name is Otis, but it turns out her relatives lived in Maine, not Boston!  We found this out after we spent $25 for the tour!  Gah!!!
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What would a trip to Boston be without a trip to Cheers!  It was actually semi dissappointing in that the bar that they used for the show was actually upstairs.  There was a line to sit in Norm's stool so I opted for a pic outside! 
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We also got a recommendation from a few people to check out Newport Beach in Rhode Island.  I'm glad we listened and checked it out.   It was totally worth it!  We did the cliff walk along the beach which was incredible to see the homes along the way.  
That was the two weeks we spent in the Cape Cod and Boston area!  So much to see and 2 weeks wasn't enough time to see it all.  So many cool places and both of us agreed that we could see ourselves spending the summer in this area.  We will have another blog post up shortly with our trip up into New Hampshire and Maine!  We liked that area even more!
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Ham, Lentil and Pea Soup

11/15/2016

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Cooler temps equal soup season!  Although we are staying in warmer climates this winter we have still seen temps dip into the 40's at night and not get much past 60 during the day.  I know, I know it could be so much worse.  This year I guess it is all about perspective and it is cold to us!  
We are also in a season of trying to save some money and our food budget is one area where we can save some money.  Soups are a great way to stretch your dollar, get loads of nutrition, all without starving yourself.  

Just in case you aren't convinced on soups yet, they are also super easy to make.  This one could easily be a crockpot meal where you just throw everything in and forget about it.  Also when we make soup, we always have leftovers, which means even easier, healthy meals for days.  

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound ham, cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 4 stalks of celery, diced
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup dry lentils
  • 1 cup dry split peas
  • 1 tbsp dry thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 cups water or chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. You can cook this a number of ways.  We used our pressure cooker but you could use a large pot on the stove top or a slow cooker.  If you are using a slow cooker, just throw everything in for 8 hours on low and you should be good.  
  2. If you are using a pressure cooker or stove top start by adding your olive oil and sautee the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic for 6-8 minutes until everything begins to soften.  
  3. Add the remaining ingredients and cook as directed.  Your lentils will likely be the thing that takes the longest, roughly 30 minutes on the stove top or 18 minutes in a pressure cooker.
  4. Serve and enjoy!
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3 Day Refresh Review

11/3/2016

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{3 Day Refresh Results!!}
We're a bit behind on blog posts since I did the 3 Day Refresh at the end of July and I'm just now writing this blog. Major apologies...but moving on :)

Long story short: I actually liked this cleanse!! I loved the food I got to eat, the shakes were delicious and it helped me drink more water...which is always a struggle of mine. It's going on sale November 10th and I think I may purchase it again and do it again! It's way more fun to do it with other people so if you're interested, shoot us an ema
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I totally FAILED at taking "before" pictures before I started...I was kicking myself by the 2nd day because I know that pictures are the best way to measure progress!!! DARNIT!! So I grabbed some progress pics that Dan took of me back on June 13...those are on the left and the right were taken on the last day of the 3 Day Refresh.

All in all I'm super pleased with the whole experience....except for one day. I decided to workout with Dan and did 22 min hardcorps...I was completely fine during the workout but around 5pm I got dizzy and cranky...so I ate a little something (not on the plan) and felt much better!! 

My goal was NOT weight loss. It was to try the program out because I'd never done it, give myself a little cleanse after the 4th of July and just being too lenient with snacks, alcohol and treats. 

➡️ I ended up losing 3.2 lbs and 1.5 inches...kinda crazy! I loved the simplicity of the meal plan and the vanilla fresh protein shakes...and that I still got to drink my beloved Shakeology 😜 The dinner recipes were so tasty and just like we cook anyway so it wasn't a huge change. I didn't follow the plan exactly to a T because I didn't give up coffee...but I limited it to only 1 cup a day and switched to water the rest of the day. 


By the end, I was excited to have carb and wine again...but it was only 3 days! Totally doable...and I felt FABULOUS at the end!
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Coach Summit 2016

11/3/2016

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The past 4 years for me (Laura) and 3 years for Dan we have attended what Beachbody calls Coach Summit.  This event is a gathering of thousands of coaches where we get to come together and learn, grow and even sweat together.  Yeah sounds a little weird but we've worked out simultaneously with over 23,000 other coaches....which is pretty dang AWESOME. We've also been fortunate to listen to speeches from John Maxwell, Darren Hardy, Simon Sinek and this year Gary Vaynerchuk.

​My first year, I flew to Vegas by myself, stayed with my cousin and a random person we didn't even know. I had no idea what I was getting myself into...but loved every minute of the energy packed, brain exhausting, exciting weekend!! My second year, Dan was able to come along!! He had been able to leave his job as a golf professional and it was his first summer off in 10 years. Words can't express how incredible it was to have him there! I was 26 weeks pregnant with Eli, moved a little slower than normal and needed a little more sleep...but it was still an amazing weekend and we had 1 other coach from our team there. My third year the conference was moved to Nashville and we had 2 coaches from our team there....and THIS YEAR...we were in Nashville once again but we had 8 coaches from our team there!!! We all stayed in an Airbnb together and even though most of us had never met in real life before...it was like we knew each other!!

Take a peek at the slideshow to see what a blast we had over the 3 day conference!!
One of the main reasons I ADORE this business is because of it's focus on relationships. The people that have decided to take a leap with us and join our team, have changed my life!! They impact me DAILY even though we only interact via social media, video chat or phone calls...so to be able to spend 4 entire days with them is the BEST!! I can't even describe it. 

I'm already looking forward to next year and cannot WAIT to have an even bigger group there representing Team FullyFit!!
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Core De Force Launch Details

11/1/2016

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We have been pretty excited for the launch of this program ever since we heard about it back in July.  It just looks like a fun program and we know it will be a good change of pace for us.  We wanted to share some of the details with you all just in case this type of workout might be something you are interested in doing.  

​Here is how Beachbody describes the workout:

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INTRODUCING CORE DE FORCE
Created by Trainers Joel and Jericho, it's 30 days of zero-equipment, core-defining workouts inspired by the most high-octane sport in the world—Mixed Martial Arts!

SHRED DOWN WITH MMA-STYLE WORKOUTS
If you want to slash inches from your waist and shed body fat, nothing beats CORE DE FORCE’S effective—and addictive—workouts.

In just 30 days you can reshape your body with:
  • Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai combinations that engage your core from every angle
  • Bodyweight training that sculpts overall definition
  • Explosive cardio intervals to max your calorie burn
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill workout—this is CORE DE FORCE. And if you’re ready to fight for the body you’ve always wanted, you won’t be disappointed…

Check Out These Results!


Core De Force FAQs

How long is the program?
30 Days

How long are the workouts?
21-47 minutes

Do I need any equipment?
No

What's included with the program?
The base kit includes:
  • 10 workouts plus a bonus workout if ordered through a Team Beachbody Coach (that's us) 
  • Quickstart Guide
  • Eating Plan
  • Workout Calendar
  • The Cook & The Coach as your personal health, wellness and nutritional coach

Are there upgrades?
Yes, you can upgrade to a deluxe kit and you get everything mentioned above plus 3 additional workouts, an agility ladder, portion control containers, and a deluxe workout calendar.

Are there Challenge Pack options?
This document explains the 2 most popular Challenge Packs that include Shakeology.  It is also available to order as a Performance Challenge Pack which includes a tub of Energize, a pre-workout drink, and Recover, a post-workout shake.  

Hopefully that answers a few the questions you have regarding this program.  If you do have any other questions or just want to chat about if this program would be a good fit for you we would love to hear from you.  You can comment below or EMAIL us.  
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Dan and Laura Suedbeck have embraced an entrepreneurial lifestyle.  They are constantly challenging the status quo and challenge others to do so too.  They believe that you don't always have to change your situation, sometimes you just need to change the lens you view the world through.  Their focus is helping people  find purpose and passion with their lives all while getting healthy.   Click here to find out more about them.  

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