High cholesterol question?

Left alone trying to keep it low leaves me no where. It was always high and I do have heart disease. I am on two meds and it keeps both the good and bad cholesterol levels where they should be. I'm grateful for two reasons. One, it does the job. Two, I don't get discouraged with trying myself and losing so if I eat what I want on occasion I'm still ok. Much less effort. Health wise you just can't do everything yourself. Modern meds are a God send.