DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Exercise Now for Stronger Muscles in Your Golden Years by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD A recent NY Times article postulated that more exercise now will improve your muscle activity later on life, promoting longevity. At the cellular level, some studies have shown that athletes who were active at a younger age […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 4-Ingredient Sweet Treats by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Protein Brownies Ingredients • 3 overripe bananas • ½ cup almond butter • 2tbsp. to ¼ cup cacao powder • 1-2 scoop The Dolce Whey protein isolate Directions • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. • Grease small cake pan with coconut oil. • […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Alternatives to Traditional Cardio by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Traditional cardio activities, such as, running, rowing, and the elliptical machine can become redundant, and let’s be honest, boring if that’s all you do for your cardio. So mix it up! Try out these alternatives, which will get in your high […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Best Moves to Fight Off Cellulite by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Plié/Sumo Squat • Stand with your legs out a little wider and point each toe to the opposite walls. • Keep the same posture and technique as a regular squat, but, when you push back up to standing position, […]
Which Nuts Are Nutritionally Best? There are several varieties of nuts out there, and I get asked pretty often which is best. Each variety has different nutritional content to them. This will help determine which variety is best for you. But don’t be afraid to mix it up either! (Note: technically, a peanut is not […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Bodyweight Butt Blasters by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD There are lots of exercises that target the glutes, but many of them often involve equipment. So what if you’re traveling, trying to squeeze in a workout while the baby’s asleep, can’t squat due to a nagging knee injury, or simply don’t have […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike answers your questions in this call-in show special. Mike Dolce is a 3X 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 & […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Author Shawn Stevenson joins Mike in studio to tell us all how to increase energy, weight loss, productivity and more with his new book “Sleep Smarter: 21 Proven Tips to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health and Bigger Success.” Mike Dolce is a 3X […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 (Droolworthy) Slow Cooker Dog Food Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD We love our furballs as if they were our own children, and take care of them as such (just ask Zoey Dolce!). Below are some homemade dog food recipes your dogs will drool over! These recipes avoid all the […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: How To Prepare Meals For The Week by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Sticking to a meal plan is much, much easier when everything is prepared ahead of time. When you’ve come home from a long day of work and training, the last thing you want to do is spend the rest […]
Foods that Can Help Lower Your Cholesterol by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 1 out of 3 Americans has high cholesterol. High cholesterol can be hereditary, but it can also be largely caused by diet and lifestyle choices, such as smoking. Here are some foods that can […]
Best Biceps Exercises Working biceps is what most gym-goers love to do, so why not maximize those results? The following biceps movements are a departure from the usual gym routine (with the exception of the first one – which is always a good one to incorporate). Barbell Curl • Keep your hands just outside your […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Our Top Trap Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD It’s important to develop strong traps in order to strengthen the shoulders. Stronger traps will make Olympic lifting, pull-ups, and lots of other pulling movements easier. And ladies, traps are sexy on you as well! Don’t neglect them because you won’t get […]
by Shantanee, MYDolceDiet.com Member Figured I’d give this a go…. Oftentimes, I find myself wondering why I’ve failed so many times at this weight loss business. The end-all, be-all to my miserable existence. Dramatic? Possibly, but its been a life-long problem. It didn’t surface a few years ago, or even a few months ago, it’s […]
SLEEP MORE TO LOSE WEIGHT! by Mike Dolce “Even a soul submerged in sleep is hard at work.” ― Heraclitus, 530 BCE Hi guys! I’m sitting on a plane, flying over the Nevada desert on my way home from an amazing two-day seminar I conducted for a private group in Southern California. We actually spent […]
Reasons to Walk Daily for Better Health by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Incorporate an after-dinner walk each night. You can increase the duration by one minute each week, and in no time you’ll have logged hundreds of miles! Change up the terrain as well. Walking on uneven surfaces, such as sand or gravel, activates […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Tips to Get Shredded by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Use Free Weights Instead of Machines With free weights you get a better range of motion, plus you need to constantly engage your core to stabilize during these movements. Machines tend to do a lot of the work for you. Remember, […]
Seed Recipes You Need In Your Diet By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Seeds are a great addition to your diet because they are rich in fiber, contain various vitamins and minerals, and are also a source of healthy fats. Seeds are extremely versatile and can be consumed in a variety of ways: Oatmeal, homemade granola […]
3 Science-Based Reasons to Love Coffee By Amber Lowry In recent years, the mainstream media has had a love-hate relationship with coffee. One day it’ll end up killing you, then before you know it, every news article and anchor is singing its praises. So, what should you believe? Thanks to the latest scientific research, your […]
4 Food Types to Naturally Boost Energy Creating natural energy doesn’t have to be a matter that’s left to the energy drinks and coffee every morning. In fact, most of the time these drinks end up making you feel more sluggish in the middle of the day than if you hadn’t consumed them in the […]
