Got to get serious

UPDATE 2/18/12 - I have exercised at least 30 minutes every day since January 24th and only have skipped one day so far!!!  I have also lost about 8 pound so far.  This new life style is NOT a habit yet.  I still have to struggle each day to prioritize the time to exercise and I am always wanting to eat more.  But I am going to keep working each day to meet this new goal.

02/10/12 Got the results from my blood work lab test today.  Good news - liver and kidney functions are OK and blood sugar results are good.  Bad news - high cholesterol.  Wasn't surprised it was high since it is a hereditary problem in my family - Dad had it, Mom and sister have it.  What did surprise me is how high it is - 314.  Doc says it should be under 200.  Triglycerides are high and bad LDL is high with HDL too low.  Doc wanted to put me on pills but I talked her into letting me try diet and exercise for 3 months to see if I can get it down.  Several years ago, I went the low carb route and my numbers turned out good.  I need to lose weight too.  So I am going to have to get very serious about my diet and my exercise (30 minutes at least a day!)  It is going to have to be a high priority so I can have a good healthy "rest of my life" and so that I can enjoy my husband, kids and grandkids for many, many years.  Please put me on your prayer list that THIS TIME it will be a permanent habit and part of my life!
Dear Lord Jesus, Help me lean on you when I am tempted to sit on the couch and munch those snacks.  Holy Spirit, Help me listen to you when you say "Don't eat that" or "Get up and get going".  Amen.