Anna Pleet, MD

ASK DR. ANNA — Weight Loss After 50 Made Simple

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Are you struggling to lose weight after 50 — even though you're trying harder than ever? You're not alone, and you're in the right place. Welcome to ASK DR. ANNA — a podcast that answers your real questions about weight loss after 50. Dr. Anna Pleet, MD tackles tricky topics like changes to your body, why menopause makes weight loss hard, stubborn belly fat, metabolism changes, beating chronic disease, and more. Dr. Anna promotes living the Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle — something she knows firsthand after spending years living in Italy. Each episode tackles one specific question from ad...

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Anna Pleet, MD

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3: “Is WHITE RICE Ruining My Weight Loss?" | ASK DR. ANNA 04.03.2026 28:58

Can you eat white rice and still lose weight ? In this episode of ASK DR. ANNA, Dr. Anna breaks down one of the most common questions she gets — and the answer might surprise you. White rice has gotten a bad reputation. For years, diet culture told us that white rice was the enemy — too starchy, too simple, too likely to spike your blood sugar and derail your progress. So it's no wonder so ma...

2: "I Eat Healthy All Day And BINGE At Night - HELP!" | ASK DR. ANNA 25.02.2026 20:18

Do you find yourself raiding the kitchen after dinner — even when you swore you wouldn't? In this episode of ASK DR. ANNA, Dr. Anna breaks down why night and binge eating happens and how to stop it without shame or extreme restriction. Spoiler : it's usually not a willpower problem. It's a biology problem — and that means it's fixable. Listen in to learn: Why nighttime hunger i...

1: “I Lost 30 Pounds And Now I’m STUCK - What Do I Do?” | ASK DR. ANNA 20.02.2026 16:35

Hit a wall with your weight loss? You're not alone. In this episode of ASK DR. ANNA, Dr. Anna explains why weight loss plateaus happen — even after real progress — and what you can do to start moving again. You'll also learn why losing weight after 50 is different, and why the number on the scale isn't the only thing that matters . Think stronger muscles, better lab results, and fee...