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 […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike Dolce interviews Dan Cox – Ironman athlete, supplement manufacturer, and reality television star. 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 […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike Dolce interviews Robb Wolf, author of The Paleo Solution. Robb is a former research biochemist and one of the world’s leading experts in Paleolithic nutrition. He has transformed the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world via his top ranked iTunes podcast and […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 Dinners in 30 Minutes Sometimes (most of the time) we have a limited window of opportunity to make dinner. While we would love to prepare and feast on a delicious five-coarse spread, sometimes (most of the time) that just isn’t feasible. No time for Instagram-staged food pics today! We need a recipe that is […]
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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Hearty Casserole Dishes To Make Tonight by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Casserole dishes are great to bring to gatherings, or throw together for the family in a pinch. Check out these hearty Dolce-Aproved recipes! Broccoli & Cheesy Quinoa Casserole Ingredients • 1 ½ cups quinoa, uncooked • 2 crowns of […]
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 […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Kid-Friendly Recipes For Picky Eaters We all have that one child in the family who is a super finicky eater! Here are 10 recipes that are sure to please even the pickiest of palates. Polenta Fries Makes about 60 fries Ingredients • Nonstick cooking spray • 2 qt. water (for boiling) • […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eating healthy is hard on a regular, daytime schedule. So how can we stay on track if we work during the midnight hours while everyone else is asleep? Here are some tips for all of you shift-workers trying to live lean (and stay awake)! First, let’s talk about specific foods that help with specific functions: […]
