My doctor told me based on my blood work I have a high chance of getting a heart attack or a stroke and I asked him if any life style changes would lower the level that is causing the issue. He said no eating healthy or excercising wont lower the level. Often times doctors just tell you to lose weight and your problems will be solved. Mainly I was asking because I had inhaled a Mexican pizza from Taco Bell in the car on the way to the appointment and I was feeling a bit guilty that maybe my eating habits were causing the issue. But he told me they werent. He is super skinny so its not like he was being biased or anything.