In this powerful episode of The Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking Dr. Derek Alessi @alessifitness, a 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 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, not extreme diets or fitness fads.
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 of 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
🎧 Listen to Episode #184 on my website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon (@AmazonMusicUK), or anywhere you listen. Just search The Self-Care Goddess Podcast.
🙌🏽 Connect with Dr. Derek Alessi on LinkedIn: Dr. Derek Alessi
🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@rita-savoia
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