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When Sierra Trading Post employee Keith Foley decided it was time to make some positive changes for his health and wellness, he wasn't kidding around. Not only did Keith quit smoking - he lost 65 pounds too!

Thanks to the STP Wellness program, Keith learned how to eat differently and moderate his calories. "The wellness center calls me monthly to see how I'm doing and if I need any help with nutrition or anything like that," he says. "It has really helped me stay focused and motivated."


Keith had tried to quit smoking before but gained a lot of weight and took it up again. This time, he did things differently. He taught himself to eat slower, not to eat late at night and not to satiate his nicotine cravings with food. "I just decided that I wanted to quit and that was that. Once you get in the right state of mind, it's not that hard," he says. "But I had to learn to eat differently. Not late at night and not anything I wanted."

Keith also credits exercise for his ability to stay on track and keep the weight off. Although he has a bad knee, he's able to walk on the treadmill and do light workouts. "I joined Fitness One through the STP Wellness program and I try to work out there whenever I can. It's close to the office so that makes it easier. I just do a little bit at a time and it really makes me feel better."

Keith has already lost a substantial amount of weight, but he's not done yet. His goal is to lose 30 more pounds before the start of summer.

So what advice does Keith have for anyone looking to make similar lifestyle changes? "Just stick with it. You have to want it. Decide in your mind that you can do it and then just make it happen. Eat to live, don't live to eat."

Great advice, Keith, and congratulations!