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How Dianna J. Lost 195 Pounds After Her Retirement

Published Mar,13 2018 | By Kelly Plowe

When Dianna J. retired, she embarked on a new project: losing weight with the help of MyPlate. Almost 200 pounds later, she tells her story, her way.

Kelly Plowe, MS, RD, CSSD is a nutritionist and food and health communications specialist. As a registered dietitian and certified Sports Dietitian, Kelly helps consumers put health and nutrition research into practice. She believes diet is at the center of a healthy and fulfilling life and is dedicated to helping others be their best. Kelly lives in sunny Santa Monica, California with her husband and their bulldog, Sunny. She is a runner and recently took up Lagree pilates. Living in SoCal, Kelly spends most of her free time cooking, trying new restaurants and attending music concerts. Follow Kelly on Instagram.