DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 5 Ways to Naturally Clean Out the Body by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Sometimes certain occasions arise and we may go on junk food benders. After your little stint, use these foods to help get your body back to your normal, healthy self. Dark, green leafy vegetables These guys are your […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Do-Anywhere Tummy Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Our midsections are one of the first places the eye gets drawn to and is often the hardest area to target. Try these do-anywhere exercises to help build a strong core and flatten out that tummy. These exercises are easy to do […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Fast Muscle Building Bodyweight Workout At Home by Dolce Diet Staff Bodyweight Strength Cycle (3x) Warm up: Walk or Jog for 5 min. Jump Squat – 1 set / 10-20 reps Push Ups – 1 set / 15-20 reps Walking Lunge – 1 / 10-15 (each leg) Chair Dips – 1 set […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Easy, Delicious Weight Loss Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD When it comes to weight loss, it’s best to make life as easy on yourself as possible. No need to stress, which only inhibits your weight loss progress. So, we’ve come up with some easy, delicious recipes that won’t even […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Quick, Muscle-Building Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Building muscle should be a fun process. And that includes what you put in your mouth. Try out these fun recipes that will not only satisfy your pallet, but also your recovering body. Remember, the better we recover and fuel, the better […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Top 10 Busy Mom Power Foods by Dolce Diet Staff Busy moms unite! Whether you’re juggling an infant, chasing after a toddler or both, you need to keep your energy up. One of the best ways to do this is by consuming power packed foods. 1. Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt stands out […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Use Your Urine Color to Help Determine Your Health Status by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Urine can be an excellent indicator of your health status. Anything from the foods you eat, to medications, to laxatives can affect your urine color. Use this quick visual test as a kick-starter to investigating your […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 5 Stretches to Increase Flexibility by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Forward Hip Hinge • Lower your hands to the sides and fold forward, keeping your back flat and hinging at the hips • Drop your hands to the floor. Go to your range of motion for as long as you […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Top 6 Exercise Myths by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Myth #1: Heart Rate Monitors are a good, accurate indicator of your intensity Truth: The chips can falter easily. It is better to use your own body’s cues. If you can still comfortably talk while you’re exercising, then your intensity is fairly […]
Dolce Diet Lifestyle: 12 Ways to Stay Dedicated to Your Fitness Goals (When You’re Just Starting Out) by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Do it in short bursts Choose a shorter, more intense workout over a longer one where you don’t push yourself quite as hard. 2. Get it out of the way early […]
7 Foods To Help You Sleep by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Bananas Bananas contain the muscle-relaxing minerals potassium and magnesium, which can help you to get to sleep a little quicker. They also have tryptophan, which gets converted to serotonin and melatonin, which helps you feel relaxed. Cherries These are like natural sleeping pills! […]
The abs can be one of the hardest areas to attack, and most ab routines become pretty monotonous. Try out these duel movement exercises to really engage the core. You’ll also be working other major muscle groups simultaneously, giving you more bang for your buck! Dumbbell Good Morning to Front Squat • Hold a dumbbell […]
4 Ways to Rid Your Life of Negativity by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD No Gossip You won’t agree with everyone on every issue. They’re called opinions for a reason. Now, just because someone doesn’t see things the same way as you doesn’t give you a right to gossip about them. And definitely don’t start […]
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. As the founder of The Dolce Diet and creator of UFC FIT, Mike Dolce is known the world over for his work […]
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Mother’s Day is the day to salute Mom, or that motherly figure in your life. It is a day to show gratitude for the love, care and support they give each and every day. This all-inclusive, Dolce-Approved Mother’s Day Menu is the perfect way to show Mom your appreciation! APPETIZER Cherry Tomato […]
Prebiotics and Probiotics: Vital for a Healthy Gut by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Prebiotics and Probiotics. You may hear these terms thrown around a lot, especially at health food stores. I have had a lot of people ask which one is best? Well, you actually need both. They need one another for them to […]
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 […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 SEXY Reasons to Exercise As if you needed more reasons to exercise…here are 10 that will keep you motivated! 1. Helps to keep you regular – REGULAR IS SEXY! • Improves digestion while easing constipation. In other words, keeps everything moving along! 2. Improves sleeping patterns by helping you relax naturally – […]
Pool Noodle Olympics by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Turn your backyard into the next Olympic arena. These activities would best be done on grass (maybe with a sprinkler on for some added flair) however, you could also do these around the pool. Just be careful not to slip and fall on the wet deck. […]
MIKE DOLCE: 3 STEPS TO REACHING YOUR GOALS by Mike Dolce Just the word GOAL invokes a destination. Whether it be an end zone, a mountain top or a smaller dress size, we all know what a goal should be. The problem I often come across is that people have loose goals. They kid themselves […]
