
Dr. Derek Alessi – Don’t Wait for the Engine Light: Proactive Health for Business Professionals
SEASON: 5 EPISODE: 16 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=39585604731072Salad 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: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-alessi-phd/"...
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