Thanks @exyle!

what life is like being lean compared to Strong/fatter? What do you prefer? What are the most benefits in daily life?

Good question, I think it is easy to say 'I'm leaner, I feel great' but the the truth is it is hard work!

There is a certain comfort and "feel good" factor to being strong and fatter and eating what you like. I can't deny that. However in the back of my mind I know I'm eating myself to an early grave.

Being lean makes it easier to train hard. I can push my endurance more and train more consistently. A knock on effect is that anything else I need do day-to-day feels like a minor challenge.

did you get rid of your high cholesterol levels?

I go back to the specialist in the Autumn. So fingers crossed!