By now just about everybody knows that food intake and exercise are high up among the natural cholesterol lowering alternatives available today. Much has been written on the subject. Unfortunately so much of the material is written with a commercial bias that many of get lost among all the so-called miracle solutions and they end up doing nothing.

No two people are the same. Neither do any two people have exactly the physical constitution. It follows that there is a unique solution to every case of high bad cholesterol. The secret is to find out what's best for you.

Get expert advice

* Keep a record of what you typically eat every day for two weeks. Analyze this against the list so-called forbidden foods. Establish the most likely contributors to your problem. Discuss the result with your doctor or dietician. Make sure you understand why something needs to change
* Have a full physical examination. Discuss safe and achievable exercise options with your doctor. Because you know that you best intentions will fade if you exercise alone, factor in the availability of local interest groups like walking clubs.

Choose what's best for you

* Make a conscious decision to never commit to doing anything that you do not enjoy. Think back to the activities you liked when you were younger. Being healthy is fun. Getting there should be fun too. If you hate fish and can't stand jogging stay then away from both.
* Nourish your good intentions. Set short term goals and make a note in your diary when you achieve these. Most importantly of all, ask a buddy to monitor and encourage you. Few people get much right without encouragement and support.




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