Overweight? On meds? Bad diet? High cholesterol?

Are you on HAART and overweight with high cholesterol? If you are on HIV meds and have increased fat in unacceptable areas– you could be doing more harm to yourself if you are not willing to change your nutritional habits. Obesity can cause high cholesterol putting you at risk for other health related problems, e.g. diabetes. Diet is where you can start. The best diet for cholesterol and triglyceride elevation is one low in saturated (animal) fats, with plenty of omega-3 fats (fish, canola and flax oil, flax seeds) and loads of fresh fruit and vegetables and plenty of fibre. Skimmed milk is preferred. Bread and rice or potatoes are good. You could look at an exercise program to keep fit which will help keep your weight in the 'normal' range. Smoking is certainly not a healthy thing to do if you are living with HIV/AIDS. What is your health and weight like while on HAART? Tell us your thoughts.