Sunday Ritual

On my mission we had a code of ethics, or values that we were to live by. One of those values reminded us that preparation is the advantage. I rattled off this value every morning during companionship study, a ritual where two missionaries that form a partnership practice for the days events. Although I rattled it off, I'm not sure I really implemented it. "Preparation is the advantage", blah blah blah.

Last Tuesday I was watching my new favorite time waster, a TV show entitled The Biggest Loser. All political correctness aside, it is my absolute favorite show. The contestants, pairs of families, are busting their butts to get in shape, be healthier, and earn a little cash. I have formed unhealthy TV friendships with these people and faithfully tune in every Tuesday evening to see their personal gains and physical losses. An added bonus of my TV love affair is the weekly advice given by the contestants' trainers. Last week the advice was familiar. Apparently in weight loss, preparation is the advantage.

Call it what you will, but this time I listened. Sib and I spent the evening preparing healthy foods that will be used for breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the coming week. The goal is to avoid the unhealthy landmines that hunger brings to those who aren't prepared. My past life labeled this as "if ye are prepared ye shall not fear." My new life tells me "if ye are prepared ye shall not eat McDonald's".

We exhausted ourselves preparing the chicken, veggies, brown rice, wheat pasta and fruits. We were so busy preparing ourselves for the week we'd forgotten to eat dinner. We had no choice but to end the healthy food prep session with chocolate donuts.