How can I encourage DH to change lifestyle

You can try but some people do have naturally high cholesterol. Cook foods which are low in cholesterol, without making a point of it.

A friend's DH ate a very bad diet and she worried about him, but when they went to be tested, his levels were very low indeed and hers were above normal levels.

There is little you can do, other than lead by example. I know the problem, I face it myself with my DH.

When we marry/move in with a partner, we have to accept them as they are, warts and all. You can express your concern and that is it.

On the other hand, because I only drink with meals, and, usually only when out. DH used to always open a full bottle of wine and offers me a glass, now, because he knows I will say no he now only buys 1/3 or 1/2 bottles of wine, for himself, which means a good reduction in his alcohol

Jaxjacky….I certainly didn’t say give up socialising, that really would be a step too far.

All you can do, if you cook, is prepare foods with low saturated fats, take more exercise with him and make it a joint project

You can moderate your drinking and eating dogsmother without giving up socialising, giving it all up would send a negative message imho.

Trouble is, with anything, dieting, giving up smoking, taking more exercise, cutting down drinking etc, the person has to want to do it themselves.

I nagged my DH to give up smoking with no effect - the health risks, the cost, the anti social aspect, waste of time.

After a prolonged cough and cold, he went cold turkey and gave up, but not as a result of my nagging. Never been so proud of him. This was over 20 years ago.

Al I can suggest is to quietly encourage him, help by preparing sensible meals, tell him you love him and want to spend many more years together.

Good luck.

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You are not going to change him. You could probably encourage him to do things with you, cook for him and do activities together that take physical effort and avoid eating and drinking in bars and restaurants.