“I don’t have the time! I’m working! I’ll look like an idiot doing pushups in pantyhose and heels! What if my boss walks by?” First, she should admire your determination! Second, we understand that exercising at your desk could make you feel a little self-conscious. That’s why these 5 simple exercises will keep your lean […]
Even if you’re already packing an alphabet’s worth of vitamins and minerals into your daily meals, you might still worry that you’re not taking in enough of the nutritional right stuff — especially if your appetite hasn’t quite gotten up to speed just yet. Enter these “nutritional superstars” — pregnancy power foods that pack plenty […]
By Mary Spiegelberg We are all destined to get into a funk every now and then. Whether it’s just for a day or it lasts a couple weeks, feeling “off” is never fun. Quality of life is EVERYTHING, so here are four tips to help you fight the funk. 1. Wakeup grateful Before you get […]
By Teresa Zavala, DDC Did we say Mexican food? YES! We are talking about that colorful, authentic, homemade, grandma-style cooking. The kind that brings the whole family to the table – mouths full and faces smiling. If you are looking to bring the family together and create some new memories, here are 3 delicious dishes […]
Tired of feeling tired? Try these easy science-backed fatigue fixes to get more energy fast. You’ve always suspected that there’s more to the energy equation than getting enough sleep and eating three squares a day—and you’re absolutely right. How optimistic, motivated, or engaged you feel—not to mention how many things you’re trying to focus on […]
Triceps Pushdown • Using a cable machine, start by standing with a slight bend at the hip. • Grab hold of the handles (your elbows should be at about a 45-degree angle to start, palms facing away from you). • Now push the bar down so that your knuckles are now facing the floor. • […]
Dolce Diet Memorial Day Celebration Menu Memorial Day is a time of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. To all the men and women who’ve served or continue to serve in our armed forces, we thank you. APPETIZER Patriotic Berry Salsa • 1 c. fresh blueberries • […]
3 Weight Loss Myths You Need to Break Up With By Amber Lowry With warmer months approaching, shedding winter weight is at the top of many people’s priority list. But before you reach for that 100-calorie snack pack or sacrifice hours of your life to the treadmill, let’s bust some weight loss myths perpetuated by […]
By Amber Lowry Getting little ones to eat their vegetables can turn the dinner table into a battlefield. But with a dash of creative effort, you can end the war on veggies and create healthier, happier tummies in the process. Here are a few tricks to help veggies seem more appealing to children. 1. Get […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike Dolce is a 4X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named a Men’s Fitness Top 30 Fitness Game Changer. As the founder of The Dolce Diet & creator of UFC FIT, Mike Dolce is known the […]
An inside look at a UFC fighter’s meticulous weight battle By Michael Blaustein March 3, 2017 At noon on Friday, 11-0 UFC fighter Mirsad Bektic will weigh in at 145 pounds for his featherweight fight against 22-5 Darren Elkins in one of the best undercard fights at UFC 209. Bektic will weigh around 164 pounds […]
Here is our delicious Dolce Diet Independence Day Menu that’ll keep your fitness progress on track and still let you have all the fun that traditionally is part of the July Fourth weekend celebrations! APPETIZER BLT Kale Dip Ingredients • 1 pound of turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled • 4 large kale leaves • 2 […]
Here are some fun meatball recipes. You can serve these over brown rice pasta, quinoa or rice! Buffalo Chicken & Quinoa Meatballs Makes about 36 small meatballs Ingredients • 2 lbs. 95% lean ground chicken • ¾ cup cooked quinoa • 1 carrot, minced • 1 celery rib, minced • 1 large egg, lightly beaten […]
by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD That pesky belly fat is most people’s last problem area when on their weight-loss journeys. Even thinner individuals may experience some of that belly fat, which is commonly referred to as “skinny fat.” Below are some reasons that may be holding you back from shedding that fat. 1. Lack […]
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Ingredients – 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces – 1 fresh pineapple, stalk, skin, and core removed and fruit cut into bite-sized pieces – 2 tablespoons honey – 2 tablespoons Bragg’s Liquid Aminos Materials – 1 gallon-sized plastic freezer bag – 1 All-purpose sticky label (Get here) […]
Red, White and BOOM! Healthy Recipes for a Star Spangled Fourth of July The Fourth of July is upon us, as are fireworks, BBQ’s, pool parties, movies, lake outings and so much more! It’s the time to celebrate freedom, sacrifice and hard work. But like any holiday, it is often used as an excuse to […]
No-nonsense fitness coach Mike Dolce is a 4X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named a Men’s Fitness Top 30 Fitness Game Changer. Mike Dolce is known the world over for managing the incredible weight cuts of top UFC athletes. He is the founder of […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 Moves for a Strong Lower Back by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Here are some of the best exercises to strengthen your lower back. 1. Hip Extensions Lie face down on a hyperextension bench or GHD (glute-ham developer) machine. Make sure your upper thighs lie flat across the wide pad, leaving enough […]
Marc Montoya, world renowned MMA coach and owner of Factory X MMA gym, joins Mike in studio. Mike Dolce is a 4X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named a Men’s Fitness Top 30 Fitness Game Changer. As the founder of The Dolce Diet and […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Fun Fall Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD With the weather cooling down, it’s time to turn on that oven and cozy up to some warm, nutritious recipes. Here are just a few that we have up our sleeves! Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Cookies Makes 12 cookies Ingredients • ¼ cup […]
