We spent the morning and afternoon with some of Nick's family. We went to his parents' church and heard them sing in the choir for their Easter Cantata. Then we all had lunch together!
I will say we were close to declining the invitation to be with family today due to our detox. We didn't want to be a burden on anyone, but we also didn't want to cheat on our commitment to this 30-day program. When Nick's parents said they were willing to 'jump through the hoops' in having food we could eat, we were more than willing to accept their invitation to join them today on Easter Sunday!
It is so nice when not only your spouse or immediate family is supportive of your decision to try to live a healthier lifestyle and lose weight, but when your extended family is also supportive of your goals and sensitive to your needs...wow!
I thought it was so sweet when Nick's mom texted me and asked for a copy of our detox program so she could make sure the food she would be preparing for today would fall under the guidelines we've been following! And as we were filling our plates at lunch today, she assured us that there was no sugar (or other ingredients we've been avoiding) in the seasonings and dishes that were before us. We had grilled chicken, a veggie stir fry, sweet potatoes, and fruit.
There were rolls and butter and dessert, but no one flashed it in front of our faces or taunted us for not having any. It did look delicious, but it was so easy to pass up when surrounded by an understanding family who is on our side! So I just want to say THANK YOU to all of them for making our Easter Sunday a relaxing and enjoyable one!
Only 12 more days of detox, baby! And with such a great support team, I have no doubt we will see the rest of this detox through!
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