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're eating rabbit food!")
• "No-cook" and "keep it simple" strategies to stay consistent when life gets busy.
• Their future plans for hitting the stage again in 2026!

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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)
• Jovina Clark, Age 46 (Figure)
• Miaya Patterson, Age 43 (Wellness)

We talk about:
🔥 Deciding to compete for the first time in your 40s and 50s (and shutting down “you’re too old” or “you’ll look manly” comments)

🌿 How they build muscle and hit their protein goals on a vegan / plant-based diet

🥗 Go-to high protein meals they actually eat (from seitan “steak" 🥩to air-fried fava fries 😋🍟)

💪🏾 Turning grief, stress, health scares, and hormone changes into motivation instead of excuses

🏆 What it’s really like getting on stage in bikini, figure, and wellness divisions as natural, plant-based athletes

You do NOT have to be a competitor to get value from this convo.

If you’re 35+ and you want to:
– tighten your waist
– build muscle tone
– feel strong again (without starving or living on a StairMaster)

…this episode is for you.

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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

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