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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 episode we discuss: 

🔥How Donnetta began her bodybuilding journey at age 55 and the remarkable progress she’s made 
🌿The impact of transitioning from vegetarian to vegan on her health, including reduced sinus infections and overall well-being 
💪🏽 The challenges and strategies of preparing for bodybuilding competitions, including nutrition, training, and managing protein intake on a vegan diet 
🌞 Tips on how to maintain your physique and stay fit & healthy 

Guest Info: Donnetta Moss-Gardner 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/fitandfiercewithdonnie 
Plant Empowered Fitness Website: plantempoweredfitness.com 🌿 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
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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 Protein Calculator
🔗Macro Tracking App
🔗Game Changers Documentary

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Season 3 of the Plant Empowered Fitness podcast is coming soon! 

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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 how he defines manhood as a vegan.

He shares:

• The health scare that made his father turn to a plant-based diet
• How to be unapologetically vegan and compassionate at the same time
• What to watch out for when transitioning to a vegan diet
• The science on the quality and effectiveness of animal protein vs. plant-based protein for building muscle
• How much protein you should eat every day to build muscle
• Busting the "mean need to eat meat" myth

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Mentioned in this Episode

• The Proof podcast by Simon Hill
• Barilla Protein Pasta
• Special K Protein Cereal
• Morningstar Farms Chik’n Strips

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Connect with Sawyer on Instagram @soyboyfitnesscoaching

Listen to the Where Do You Get Your Protein podcast

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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 loss goals.

• How to think about food as fuel, not your sole source of pleasure
• The best way to go grocery shopping to make sure you hit your nutrition goals
• What you have to know before you start tracking
• A way to check-in at the end of the day to make sure you always 

Follow Nadege on Instagram @nadegecorcoran

Show notes: https://plantempoweredfitness.com/how-to-hit-your-nutrition-goals-without-meal-prep🌱-s2-ep-5

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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 overweight to a healthy, lean bodybuilder
• The health markers you should track besides the number on the scale
• What attracted her to bodybuilding

Follow Nadege on Instagram @nadegecorcoran

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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 you should focus on to have a healthy plant-based diet
• Why she started her fitness journey and what make her become vegan overnight
• How she became a bodybuilder and when she plans to step on stage again

Show notes: https://plantempoweredfitness.com/how-to-get-fit-on-a-vegan-diet-a-conversation-with-brooke-sellers-miss-meatless-muscle

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In this episode, I share the 5 most important lessons I learned my first season as a competitor.  

1. There's a healthy and unhealthy way to reach any health & fitness goal
2. It's hard to see yourself when you look in the mirror every day
3. The scale doesn't tell the whole story
4. You don't need to be 100% compliant to be successful
5. You need help, support, and accountability to reach your goal

Listen to this episode to learn how to apply these lessons to meet your goals.

Show notes: https://plantempoweredfitness.com/5-things-i-learned-my-first-season-bodybuilding🌱-s2-ep-2/

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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 you should do instead 💪🏾🌱

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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 opportunity try some new flavors.

If you're looking for a convenient way to incorporate plant-based meals into your weekly menu and take a break from cooking, you'll want to listen to this episode to find out the pros and cons of each option.   

Show Notes: https://plantempoweredfitness.com/quick-guide-to-plant-based-meal-delivery-services/

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