It just never ends

As you may recall, I had my annual physical back in mid-June. My doctor ("Dr. Gout") gave me a prescription for bloodwork and I didn't go until last week because I had to fast beforehand. Well, I got the results today. While almost everything was good, my cholesterol is 249 (the limit is now 200) and my bad cholesterol is 157 (the limit is 100). My eating habits have been admittedly poor over the past eight months, but the last time I had my cholesterol tested -- which was several years ago -- it was around 175. Guess I need to make some more changes.

Dr. Gout wanted to put me on medication to prevent cardiac disease (like I need that to worry about), but we're going to try a better diet and exercise first. I have to go back in four months to have my blood checked again. Has anyone out there successfully lowered their cholesterol through diet and exercise? Please tell me yes...