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 […]
5 Kid-Friendly Dinners Under $5 Here is a great story for all you moms and dads out there. I am currently childless, and while I can theoretically empathize with the working parent, I know that I have not yet “gone to war” myself. The other day I was invited over to a friend’s house for […]
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 […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Alan Belcher is a 10-year UFC veteran as well as an entrepreneur, owning three separate companies. He shares his keys to success with us. Mike Dolce is a 2X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named a […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: How to Stomp Out Stress by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Stress has a major impact on health. It can impair impulse control, reasoning, learning and memory. It is very important to try to minimize the stress in your life in order to increase your longevity. When you do get stressed, just […]
Three-time 212 lbs Mr. Olympia Flex Lewis talks with Mike about building muscle, getting shredded, preferred protein, pre-contest dieting, the difference between gym members and champion physiques, and he answers your questions! For more information on Flex Lewis visit his website: Flex Lewis READ: IFBB Pro League Athlete Flex Lewis Wins His Third Consecutive Olympia 212 […]
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) […]
3 Workout Music Playlists for Every Training Session By Paul Hackett It was New York Times bestselling author Pat Conroy who once said “Without music, life is a journey through a desert”. Music has a remarkable ability to evoke emotions and imagery within its listeners; it also has the power to motivate and energize even […]
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 […]
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 LIFESTYLE:10 Foods to Amp Up Your Metabolism by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Our bodies digest different types of foods at different rates. And it has to work a touch harder to break down some foods more than others. For example, your body has to work harder to digest a crunchy apple than a […]
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 […]
