I use the "portion control" method which works good for me. In addition, I "try" avoiding sweets (like the cookies you and I had at fundraiser ), lunch meat, processed foods etc. Well, it worked for me. You can also take a supplement called "red yeast rice" as well. Phil & Marlene's Health food Store on Transit carries it. About 5 years ago my cholesterol was high and I asked the doctor to let me work on it myself before putting me on anything. He agreed and when I went back, he was impressed. I used Red Yeast Rice in the beginning until numbers came down and now just watch what I eat.