I fought the cholesterol/blood pressure battle up til August; I ran 4 miles/day, cut out fat (skin off chicken, etc), and still couldn't lose weight, lower blood pressure or cholesterol. But, I finally did, with remarkable results. How?
Read this book, those of you really interested: "Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution". Blood pressure way down (from over FAA limits), and cholesterol LDL down, and the ratio of HDL/LDL very much improved. Price $7.99; for those of you with problems with weight, triglycerides, cholesterol and/or blood pressure, it might save your life as well as your career.