Plant Empowered Fitness
For women 40+ who want to be fit, healthy, and strong. You CAN get in the best shape of your life at any age without hours of sweaty cardio, spending hours in the gym, or sacrificing delicious meals with family and friends.
You'll get actionable info on how to speed up sluggish metabolism 🔥, naturally balance hormones 🧬 , shrink your waistline 👙, boost your energy⚡ and get sculpted--not skinny.
Hosted by Tamara Marie (NASM-CPT), PNBA Pro Vegan Bodybuilder 🏆 and Certified Plant-Based …
Recent Episodes
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Nov. 6, 2025
Plant-Based Fat Loss Over 40: Hormones, Travel Hacks, & Eating Out🌱 S4 Ep. 2
Welcome to Part 2 of our inspiring roundtable with plant-based bodybuilders Donnie, Miaya, and Jovina! In this episode, we dive deep into the real-life, nitty-gritty challenges of prepping for a bodybuilding show after 40. The athletes get candid about: The #1 hardest part of prep (it's not just the workouts!)How they handle hormones, bloating, and body dysmorphia.Simple, brilliant hacks for traveling and eating at restaurants while staying on plan.How to deal with family food comments ("you'...
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Oct. 30, 2025
Strong, Plant-Based, & Over 40: Female Bodybuilders Share the Truth About Getting Stage-Ready 🌱 S4 Ep. 1
Coach Tamara Marie sits down with three plant-based athletes — all over 40 — who proved to themselves (and everyone watching) that strong, feminine, and healthy is absolutely possible without meat and without harsh crash diets. In this episode, Coach Tamara Marie interviews three first-time competitors stepping on bodybuilding stages — plant-based, natural, and stronger than ever.: 👙 Donnetta Moss-Gardner, Age 58, Bikini Competitor (@fitandfiercewithdonnie) 💪🏾 Jovina Clark, Age 46, Figure
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July 25, 2024
Get Fit & Fierce in Your 50s with 56-Year-Old Vegan Bodybuilder Donnetta Moss-Gardner 🌱 S3 Ep. 10
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 just a number when it comes to achieving peak physical condition. Despite starting her bodybuilding journey in her 50s, Donnetta is in the best shape of her life and is a testament to the transformative power of a plant-based diet and dedicated fitness routine. In this episo
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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 protein sources 👍🏽how to be successful when pursuing fat loss long-term You'll also here about her experience going from a fit vegan mom to bodybuilder and why she wants to go pro 💪🏽🏅 Guest Info Katelin Bridges Instagram: @buffveganbarbie Resources Mentioned 🔗Plant-Based Pro
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May 2, 2024
How to Grow Your Glutes with IFBB Bikini Pro Natalie Matthews 🌱 S3 Ep. 8
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 glutes, even if they're training consistently and eating a healthy diet 🙃 What Natalie's been up to during her off-season and when she plans to compete next The top 5 exercises she recommends as an IFBB pro bikini bodybuilder to target all areas of the glute muscles for a nice shape Di
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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 or you're starting to notice those subtle shifts in your body's response to your usual routines, this episode is packed with the information you've been seeking. Episode Highlights: Understanding the Aging Process: Insight into how our bodies change after 40 and why these
