Yes, you are doing a great job! I have to commend you on your open mind and willingness to tackle this difficult task of modifying your diet and lifestyle.

I have discovered over the many years I have been online, that changing eating habits is supremely difficult for most people to try.
The "comfort foods" are very important to people under stress and also have nostalgic links to the past. So giving them up partially or totally is very difficult.

There is a link to elevated cholesterol, also that involves sugar and alcohol. (fructose metabolism) So reducing these greatly may be one reason your numbers have improved so much.

So we are very lucky to have you here, sharing your experiences and successes. I for one want to thank you for posting here!