<p>So about 2 yrs ago I was told my cholesterol was around 300. I decided to change my diet, ya think??</p>
<p>I cut out out as much saturated fat as possible. I read every label, and pick accordingly. This means eating red meat only once or so a month. Drink skim milk and low or no fat dairy. Read labels and pick foods with low or no saturated fats and low sodium. Try to eat fresh veggies and fruit. Oatmeal too.</p>
<p>Also, increase your fiber. </p>
<p>So I recently had a test. My numbers have drastically improved. I am still not where I would like to be, overall 229, but a major improvement w/ diet and exercise alone.</p>
<p>I also lost 15 or so pounds too. Good side effect!</p>