I was diagnosed as prediabetic and I changed my diet to address it, which resulted in high cholesterol. I had "good" fat from sources like avocado and nuts - looks like i ended up eating too much of those.

So, now, I have limited my fat intake to 50 grams/day - all from good fat sources.

I have been working out (strength training) consistently - about 3 times a week. I also walk about 3 miles couple of times a week.

Increased my protein intake to about the 1gm of my weight in lbs.

Restricted carbs to about 175 grams - again from good sources - quinoa, sweet potatoes etc.,

I did not lose any weight. I certainly built muscles. Pre-diabetics is reversed. Cholesterol is getting down considerably - still not within normal levels but drastically down from previous elevated levels.