u/011kram

My cholesterol has been high for a long time. After gaining weight, it hit an all-time high 6 months ago. I decided to address with diet and exercise versus the Dr recommended statin.

I do not want to take a statin, but even after significant progress, Dr is insisting. I'd prefer to keep working towards my goal weight (160lbs) and see if cholesterol continues to improve.

Here is where I started (12/2025), versus where I am today (4/2026):

Age: 57 Height: 5' 8" Male

Weight

Then: 223lbs Now: 189lbs

AHDL

Then: 55mg/dl Now: 62mg/dl

Tot Cholesterol

Then: 289 Now: 212

LDL

Then: 166mg/dl Now: 139mg/dl

TGL

Then: 322mg/dl Now: 55mg/dl