Losing Weight
Use It and Lose It
You may know that being overweight or 
can increase your cholesterol levels,
which can also contribute to the buildup of in your arteries. But the good
news is that you have the one thing you can use if you want to shed a few pounds — your body.
Getting some form of exercise, even for as little as 30 minutes on most days, can make a big
difference. It’s time to put your body in motion.
Start by talking to your doctor to help you with a simple and effective weight-loss plan and to
determine appropriate weight goals. In the meantime, you can estimate whether you’re at a healthy
weight by calculating your or body mass index.
A BMI measurement considers both weight and height. If you are able to lose weight, it could help
lower your total cholesterol, your , and help raise your
.
If you're trying to lose weight, and working on getting your cholesterol right, one thing that can
make a big difference is to exercise on a regular basis.
Try these helpful
exercise tips to get started.