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July 25, 2024

Get Fit & Fierce in Your 50s with 56-Year-Old Vegan Bodybuilder Donne…

In this episode of the Plant Empowered Fitness podcast, host Tamara Marie sits down with the inspiring Donnetta Gardner, a 56-year-old vegan bodybuilder. Donnetta shares her incredible fitness journey, proving that age is jus...

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July 5, 2024

How to Get Lean on a Vegan Diet with Katelin Bridges🌱 S3 Ep. 9

Vegan bodybuilder Katelin Bridges talks about her journey to becoming a healthy vegan after having a child and eating a low-protein ominvore diet. She shares... 😳 her biggest mistake going vegan 🌱her favorite plant-based prot...

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May 2, 2024

How to Grow Your Glutes with IFBB Bikini Pro Natalie Matthews 🌱 S3 Ep…

In this episode, I chat with IFBB Bikini Pro Bodybuilder Natalie Matthews about the best way to train if you want to grow your glutes 🍑 In this episode, we discuss: The #1 reason most women fail to grow their …

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April 25, 2024

Why It's Harder for Women to Get Fit at 40+🌱 S3 Ep. 7

In this episode, we tackle the often whispered-about topic: Why does it seem so much harder to stay fit as we get older, especially after hitting the big 4-0? Whether you've been nodding along to discussions about anti-aging ...

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April 18, 2024

The 7 Supplements I Take Everyday as a 42-Year-Old Vegan Bodybuilder🌱…

In this episode, our host, Tamara Marie, shares her daily supplement stack that helps her stay fit and lean year-round as a vegan bodybuilder over 40. Supplements aren't magic 🪄, but they can complement a healthy lifestyle. A...

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April 11, 2024

My #1 Supplement to Get Toned & Strong🌱 S3 Ep. 5

In this episode, I share an often overlooked supplement that I started taking when I started bodybuilding at age 40. It's known for its remarkable benefits in maintaining a lean physique year-round--and it's not just for gym ...

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March 15, 2024

Overcoming Illness & Menopause Fat Loss: Amanda's Inspiring Plant-Bas…

In this episode, host Tamara Marie continues her conversation with client, Amanda, sharing a tale of resilience, health, and the unexpected turns life can take. 🔥 Key Topics Discussed: Amanda's Health Journey: From seeking he...

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Jan. 5, 2024

From Skeptic to Success: Amanda's Inspiring Plant-Based Fitness Trans…

In this episode of the Plant Empowered Fitness podcast, host Tamara Marie interviews her client Amanda, who shares her fitness journey and transition to a plant-based diet. Amanda discusses her initial skepticism about the co...

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Dec. 3, 2023

How I Shed 20 Pounds with No Cardio🌱 S3 Ep. 2

Many women think they need to do high intensity cardio and sweat it out in order to lose weight. In this episode I share how I shed 20 lbs. without any HIIT sessions or running a half marathon. I share …

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Nov. 24, 2023

The Fit 40 Formula: 4 Secrets to Get Fit & Toned at Any Age 🌱 S3 Ep. 1

In this episode I'm spilling the beans! I'm sharing all the secrets that helped me go from a flabby mom struggling to drop COVID weight to a lean, pro vegan bodybuilder at age 42 -- the Fit 40 Formula. We …

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Oct. 3, 2023

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Season 3 Coming Soon! (Plus a 🎁 gift)

Season 3 of the Plant Empowered Fitness podcast is coming soon! Subscribe/follow us so you'll be the first to know when a new episode drops! Enter the Fit 40 Formula Pre-Holiday Giveaway plantempoweredfitness.com/giveaway Did...

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April 6, 2023

How to Build Muscle with Plant-Based Protein: A Conversation with Saw…

This week we're tackling the topic of masculinity and veganism with coach Sawyer Hofmann from Soy Boy Fitness Coaching. Sawyer shares how his fitness journey began, his struggles with relationships and body dysmorphia, and ho...

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March 30, 2023

How to Hit Your Nutrition Goals without Meal Prep🌱 S2 Ep. 5

Part 2 of my conversation with Nadege Corcoran, vegan bikini athlete and member of the Plant Built team. Click here to listen to part 1 . Nadege shares her tips for how to skip meal prep without compromising your fat …

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March 23, 2023

How I Lost 70 Lbs. Going Vegan without Exercise: A Conversation with …

A conversation with Nadege Corcoran, vegan bikini athlete and member of the Plant Built team. Nadege shares: How she lost 70 pounds when she went vegan without exercising. What she stopped eating to go from pre-diabetic and o...

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March 16, 2023

How to Get Fit on a Plant-Based Diet: A Conversation with Brooke Sell…

In this episode, I'm joined by Brooke Sellers (better known as Miss Meatless Muscle). She shares her journey from being out of shape and fatigued as a young woman in college to becoming a healthy, fit vegan. The key thing …

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March 9, 2023

5 Things I Learned My First Season Bodybuilding🌱 S2 Ep. 2

In this episode, I share the 5 most important lessons I learned my first season as a competitor. There's a healthy and unhealthy way to reach any health & fitness goal It's hard to see yourself when you look in …

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Jan. 5, 2023

5 Mistakes Most Women Make Setting New Year's Fitness Goals🌱 S2 Ep. 1

Are you ready to get started on your fitness goals for 2023? Then listen to this episode first. I'm sharing the 5 mistakes most women make when trying to get in shape for the new year. And of course, what …

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July 28, 2022

Quick Guide to Plant-Based Meal Services 🌱 Ep. 6

In this episode, I announce the winner of our podcast giveaway for 2 weeks of plant-based meal delivery service. I also review plant-based meal delivery services that can bring variety to your diet and give you the opportunit...

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July 21, 2022

Q&A: How Do I Feed My Family of Meat Eaters? 🌱 Ep. 5

In this episode, I'm answering a listener question. Dawn asked how she can feed her family of meat eaters while transitioning to a plant-based diet. I explain how to get your family on board and practical ways you can prepar...

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July 7, 2022

Vegan Bodybuilder Secrets for Toned Arms and Shoulders: A Conversatio…

In this episode, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Natalie Matthews shares her secrets for toning your arms and shaping beautiful shoulders. We discuss: What you should focus on when training shoulders to make progress quickly How often ...

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June 30, 2022

Making Plant-Based Foods Tasty: A Conversation with Fit Vegan Chef Na…

In this episode, I'm joined by the Fit Vegan Chef Natalie Matthews to discuss the challenges she overcame to adopt a plant-based diet and become a pro athlete. Natalie shares: How to transition to a plant-based diet without ...

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June 23, 2022

Where Do You Get Your Protein? (Without Carbs & Fat) 🌱 Ep. 2

Most people ask me where do I get my protein on a plant-based diet. Many vegans also struggle to fit protein in their diets without overeating starchy carbohydrates and fats. In this episode, I share my top 3 favorite, go-to...

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June 16, 2022

The 2 Things You Should Track to Get Fit this Summer🌱 Ep. 1

In this episode, I explain that there's really only 2 things that you need to pay attention to in order to reach 80% of your health and fitness goals. Did you find this episode valuable? 🌟 Leave a Review on …

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May 15, 2022

Welcome to the Plant Empowered Fitness Podcast! 🌱

Welcome to the best podcast for women 35 and over who want to get in the best shape of their lives with the power of plant-based nutrition Follow @plantempoweredfitness on IG Did you find this episode valuable? 🌟 Leave a …

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