In this energizing episode of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, we explore strength, nutrition, metabolism, and longevity with Dr. Derek Alessi, fitness and nutrition expert with nearly 30 years of experience helping adults over 40 lose fat, build strength, and reclaim vibrant health.

Dr. Derek shares his powerful personal journey, including losing over 80 pounds in his early twenties, and how that transformation shaped his mission to help people improve their health using sustainable, science-backed strategies rather than extreme diets or fitness fads.

This conversation is a deep dive into how nutrition, strength training, mindset, and self-care work together to support energy, hormone balance, fat loss, and long-term wellbeing as we age.

✨ Here’s what you’ll learn in this empowering episode:

✅ Why nutrition and exercise are not interchangeable and how each uniquely supports health and metabolism

✅ The importance of stabilizing blood sugar and insulin for fat loss, energy, and longevity

✅ How muscle loss with age slows metabolism and why strength training is non-negotiable after 40

✅ Why protein is “first importance” for the body and how it supports muscles, organs, hormones, and the brain

✅ Animal protein vs plant-based protein and why complete amino acids matter

✅ How continuous glucose monitors can personalize nutrition and reveal hidden blood sugar spikes

✅ Common fat-loss misconceptions in midlife, especially for women

✅ Why extreme diets like keto or carnivore are often unsustainable for most people

✅ The role of dietary fat in hormone health and brain function

✅ How and when to strength train for fat loss, metabolism, and joint health

✅ The benefits and risks of HIIT training as we age

✅ How fasting can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce stress eating for some individuals

✅ Why mindset is the foundation of sustainable health and self-care

A Powerful Reminder from Dr. Derek:

“You must believe you are worth improving. If the mindset isn’t there, the strategy won’t last.”

Connect with Dr. Derek Alessi

• Website & Resources: https://strengthgenesis.com/
• Instagram: @alessifitness
• LinkedIn: Derek Alessi
• Free eBooks, recipes, programs, and educational tools available on his site

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