Eat Food, Lift More, Stress Less: The Smarter Way to Get Healthy After 35 with Clarissa Gannon

Eat Food, Lift More, Stress Less: The Smarter Way to Get Healthy After 35 with Clarissa Gannon

Author: Vegan Lifestyle Coach: Jenny Cheifetz August 19, 2026 Duration: 1:07:25

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Clarissa is a certified coach, plant-based bodybuilder, and founder of EmpowerHER Wellness, a holistic coaching company helping women in perimenopause and beyond reclaim their health, strength, and confidence—without restrictive dieting or burnout.

After years of trial and error with traditional fitness and nutrition advice, she discovered a better way: a science-backed, sustainable approach that blends strength training, hormone support, and plant-based eating.

Today, she empowers women to nourish their bodies from the inside out and create lasting transformations—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Whether she’s coaching clients, speaking at an event, or preparing for her next competition, her mission is simple: to show women that they don’t have to choose between living well and living strong.

When she’s not lifting, coaching, or sharing real talk on social media, you’ll find her spending time with her kids, in the gym, experimenting in the kitchen, or dreaming up her next big project.


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The Juicy Bits:

  1. Being fit is great, but it's really about being healthy.
  2. We accept mediocrity as normal, even great, but having stomach aches, digestive problems, constipation, bloating, poor skin, and little sleep is not healthy.
  3. Bodybuilding is not the best habit for bodies. It's too extreme.
  4. For a woman vegan to build muscle, it takes eating enough food, getting good, regenerative sleep, and functional medicine pieces like gut health, hormonal balance, and reduced stress.
  5. Try: tracking food, mindfulness practices, setting boundaries, using a calendar, and self-care activities.
  6. CARBS FUEL HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETES. Carbs are good. PROTEIN IS FOR REPAIR.
  7. .8g protein per kg of body weight is standard for muscle maintenance. Add more fitness goals and aging women.
  8. Supplements are meant TO SUPPLEMENT the diet.
  9. Women should not try to live off 1200-1300 calories per day. In order to be healthy and look good, you need to eat.
  10. EAT REAL FOOD, AND LOTS OF IT. SLEEP. REDUCE STRESS.
  11. Try vegan, but do it smart. Hire a good coach.
  12. Clarissa's favorite foods: fava bean tofu, textured pea protein, fruit, potatoes, steamed vegetables, hearts of palm pasta

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Hosted by Vegan Lifestyle Coach Jenny Cheifetz, The Flirty Vegan is a warm and engaging space for anyone curious about plant-based living. This isn't about strict rules or judgment; it's about the vibrant, practical, and often deeply personal journey of aligning your choices with your values. Each episode feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend, exploring the many facets of a compassionate lifestyle. You'll hear discussions that go beyond food, touching on the ethical decision to honor animals, the tangible impact on planetary conservation, and the personal health benefits that come from this mindful approach. Jenny guides these inspiring and important talks, weaving together stories from guests and her own experience to demystify the transition and celebrate its joys. The podcast naturally delves into the challenges and triumphs, offering listeners a sense of community and realistic advice. Whether you're fully committed or just dipping a toe in, the dialogue here is designed to educate and connect, leaving you with both motivation and a clearer understanding of how these choices ripple out into the world. It’s an invitation to explore a more intentional way of living, filled with discovery and genuine enthusiasm for making a difference.
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