"Do or do not. There is no try". Father and Uncle died of heart disease. found out I had heart disease, high blood pressure, pre-diabetes and total cholesterol of 290, HDL 46, LDL 172 Triglycerides 358. Put on a variety of meds. Got off the high blood pressure meds with a blood pressure currently at 118/73, total cholesterol of 167, LDL 92, HDL 46, Triglycerides 146. Cut out red meat and high sodium products. Eating poultry/fish once a week supplementing with fruits, vegetables, and if needed vegan protein powder. Lost 22 lbs since Dec 14, 2017. Good luck to all.

UpDate: Total cholesterol 116, blood pressure 110/73 weight 162. Went Vegan (July 17, 2017) except cheese on my pizza. Lost 30 lbs since Dec 14, 2017. Good health to all.