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August 1st, I was 263 pounds and had a total cholesterol of 317. My doctor ordered meds but I told her I wanted three months. Today I just called the hospital and got my total cholesterol number from yesterdays test (I can view the breakdown online in four days).
I have lost 39 pounds (224) and my total cholesterol is 197 as of yesterday. My question is, is it likely that my cholesterol has bottomed out or is it possible that 120 point drop in 3 months is free falling and I can expect it to drop further?
The reason I ask – I know cholesterol is both diet and genetics – but I don’t know that I have a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol. My father and grandfather both had high cholesterol – but their diets were similar to mine before my change and so who knows what their numbers would have been if they ate right – you know?

I’m asking this because I have been consuming a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet for many years and I recognize that I need to make a change (I have also been leading a sedentary life during these years). I just wonder how much irreparable damage I may have caused myself with my many, many years of unhealthy eating (I would estimate at least about 10 years). For a few months I have felt chest aches and pains so I’m very worried (I will see a doctor soon). I’m in my twenties so I hope my concerns aren’t ignored because of the low risk factor of heart problems for my age group. Thanks for your help.

I know I’ve already asked a similar question yesterday but no one explained what exactly I wanted to know.
I’m 5′5 and weigh between 108-110 (my weight varies)
My waist is 28 inches.
I’m not trying to lose weight, I’m trying to get a little bit of muscle in my arms.
Tone out my stomach and my thighs.
I was told I needed to eat foods that are high in protein, but what are foods that are high in protein?
Secondly, what are foods that are good for you, that don’t make you get a lot of cholesterol. I have high cholesterol and I’m trying to lower it and control it.
If you read the back of the food produect (the label) which part is telling you how much cholesterol you are taking in or what word means that?
Thirdly, what should a daily healthy diet be?
I gave up pop, I”m only drinking mostly water and some milk.
I am starting out lifting 5 pound weights, should I stick with those?
What stretches and exercises should I do, for how long, and how many days per week?
Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

Given that I’m on a heavily controlled diet.

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Ok, I just turned 24 and found out I have higher cholestorol then i should. I am overweight for my height / age and i have to go on a low fat diet, and cut out all fast and fried foods (which I am). I was just wondering, how high does your cholestorol have to be for the doctor to PUT you on medicine, and my BIG question is, IF you get put on medication, do you only take it until it LOWERS your cholestorol, or do you have to take it forever?? I definetly plan to start the low fat diet now. Cut down to ground turkey, boneless chicken breast, and I always use 2% cheese and fat free milk. I think the reason it got so high is because Ive ate a LOT of fast food in the past 3 years (since I started my job as a police dispatcher) because of the hours. If I cut everything down and try to walk more, will that help?? *Main question is about the meds* Thanks for all help!