Dr. Derek Alessi – Don’t Wait for the Engine Light: Proactive Health for Business Professionals

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Episode Overview:

Welcome back to the ‘Becoming Preferred’ podcast, the show dedicated to empowering business professionals and entrepreneurs to become preferred in the markets they serve. Today we’re diving into a topic foundational to sustained success, yet often overlooked in the relentless pursuit of business growth: our health and well-being.

It’s no secret that we’re living longer, but are we living healthier? Many of us wait for the engine light to come on – that health crisis – before we prioritize our well-being. But what if we could proactively optimize our health, energy, and mental clarity, not just for longevity, but as a strategic advantage in our entrepreneurial journey?

My guest today has dedicated his life to understanding how our bodies and minds can perform at their peak, focusing on natural, sustainable methods that build true vitality. Join me for my conversation with founder and CEO of Strength Geneisis, Dr. Derek Alessi. 

Guest Bio:

Dr. Derek Alessi is a health and fitness expert with nearly 30 years of experience helping people lose fat, reduce medications, and optimize their health—especially for adults over 45. After transforming his own health as a teenager, he earned a doctorate in health and physical education and a master’s in nutrition, dedicating his career to sustainable, science-backed wellness.

A frequent media guest with over 2,100 TV and 400 radio appearances, Dr. Derek simplifies fitness and nutrition, helping people take control of their health for life.

Resource Links:

• Website: https://strengthgenesis.com/
• Product Link: Mac oil – https://strengthgenesis.com/products/macadamia-nut-oil?variant=39585604731072
• Salad Dressing: https://strengthgenesis.com/products/origin-salad-dressing-marinade

Insight Gold Timestamps:

02:30 I hit a high weight of 244 pounds in high school

04:47 I did know that any food that was convenience food, if it came in a can of bag or a box, I probably shouldn’t be eating it

06:55 It’s so difficult and impossible to change society, especially quickly, but you can change you

09:14 If I don’t put this time in for me, I won’t have anything for them

11:58 So often people want to jump right into strategy

12:33 Why are you worth saving?

12:55 The average person that starts a Keto diet lasts 11 days

17:06 If you knew you were gonna live to 150, would it change the decisions you’re making now?

20:09 You’re talking about accountability and tracking progress

23:08 When it comes to exercise, it’s like the best antidepressant ever

26:20 I would say, I want you to start listening to podcasts while you’re lifting weights

27:56 I want every tomorrow to be easier, and we’re gonna make it easier by establishing these patterns

30:48 It’s a series of habits

33:36 When you’re resilient, you can rebound

34:56 I really can’t stand it when I shoot myself in the foot

37:20 The slogan was: Better for the body, better for the planet

38:47 It’s taking the practices of other businesses and adopting them for yourself

40:02 Go to strengthgenesis.com

40:32 You want to take care of your health before it’s gone, because you want your health to take care of you

Connect Socially:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-alessi-phd/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthgenesis/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strengthgenesis/

Email: support@strengthgenesis.com

Sponsors: 

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