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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 41 MIN

252. Midlife Eating Habits That Actually Stick: A Simpler Mediterranean Approach / Dr. Anna Pleet

from Pursue Your Spark: Strength & Forward Motion in Midlife · host Heike Yates, Anna Pleet

Midlife habits that actually stick often begin with simple nutrition routines. If you've struggled to stay consistent in midlife or feel like you're always starting over with your eating habits, this episode offers a different approach. Learn how to restart your routine after missing workouts and build consistency in midlife without restrictive rules. In this episode, Midlife Eating Habits That Actually Stick: A Simpler Mediterranean Approach, I talk with Dr. Anna Pleet about a refreshing approach to food and health that doesn't require willpower or calorie counting. The Mediterranean diet has topped every "best diet" list for years—but we break down why it's actually not a diet at all. And why that's exactly what makes it work—especially in midlife. Dr. Pleet shares how this lifestyle supports weight management, blood sugar balance, heart health, and energy without eliminating the foods you love. No carb-cutting. No crazy rules. Just simple, satisfying meals that work with your body—not against it. We also explore how Mediterranean habits like movement, simplicity, and community help you stay consistent—without burning out. This conversation is about letting go of the pressure to be perfect, and finally creating habits you can actually stick with—because they feel good. If you're tired of resolutions that fade and want a way of eating that supports your real life in midlife, this episode is your fresh start. This approach is one collection of grounded habits designed to help you feel stronger, more energized, and more at ease—no matter your age. Let this year be different. Let it feel doable. Connect with Anna here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCapta3PYCN2V4NQetFDnm-A https://www.instagram.com/annapleetmd/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/annapleetmd/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-r-pleet/   If this conversation sparked something for you—about your body, your energy, or this season of life—and you'd like more support, you can find midlife resources and ways to connect with me at heikeyates.com. You'll find my book Pursue Your Spark, along with tools and guidance designed to support strength, energy, and confidence in midlife—at your pace.

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