Obesity increases the likelihood of having high cholesterol. Triglycerides and LDL—or "bad" cholesterol—are often elevated in obese people. HDL, or "good" cholesterol, is insufficient. This raises your chances of developing heart disease, having a heart attack, or having a stroke. Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of having high blood pressure, diabetes, hyperlipidemia (an abnormal amount of lipids in the blood), kidney problems, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. All of these conditions are associated with an increased risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke. Losing weight can help reduce your risk of having high cholesterol and other health issues associated with obesity. You must lose weight if you want to lower your cholesterol. Being obese increases your risk of having high cholesterol levels. Even at a normal weight, people with hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol) are at increased risk for heart disease. Weight loss can lower your bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels and increase your good cholesterol. This will go a long way in reducing your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. There are several ways you can lose weight: reduce calories intake below your requirements, exercise more, use diet pills, and use surgery as a last resort.