Discussion: BMI does not differentiate between fat and muscle.

It's all muscle.

About the cholesterol: you need to visit Wine Thief/Ale Jail more often than Cow Bella.

yes sir.... I don't visit either of them that much. Was on a roll for a bit at Cow Bella, but downsized the portions.

I should schedule a physical anyway and get a true reading of my cholesterol. Not sure the health fair variety of tester is as accurate as the lab.

New research tends to downplay the evils of cholesterol. I would not be worried considering your overall excellent fitness - but of course as with all matters of the heart, don't take my advice.

But FS, you are a true Renaissance man. I am fairly confident you are an MD and just haven't told us for fear that we would all be sponging free medical advice off you.