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 Killer Calf Movements by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1) Jump Rope • Try jumping about an inch off the ground and landing on the balls of your feet/toes (stay off your heels). • Also, be sure to stabilize and brace for your landing by having a slight bend in your knees, and this […]
3 Slow Cooker Recipes You Can Freeze Before Cooking 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 […]
Mike Dolce Wins 4th Consecutive Trainer Of The Year Award Mike Dolce was named Trainer Of The Year at the Fighter’s Only World MMA Awards, which took place March 2. Mike thanked all his supporters who voted.
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Foods That Can Help Build Muscle by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Olive Oil The monounsaturated fatty acids help joints stay lubricated and aid in the prevention of muscle breakdown. Remember not to cook with olive oil, but to use it as a dressing due to its low smoke point. 2. […]
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 […]
3 Ways to Thicken Your Smoothie By Amber Lowry For some people, nothing’s more of a buzzkill than a watery smoothie. If you find yourself wanting a heavy smoothie minus the extra sugar that comes with adding banana, check out the options below. 1. Avocado To get a creamy, thickened consistency, gut a ripe avocado […]
3 Ways to Entice Your Senses with Essential Oils By Amber Lowry Ever walk into a room that smelled pleasant and felt your mood change? Our senses, especially smell, are often underrated in many health conversations. Aromatherapy comprises various techniques used to promote healing through plant extracts and oils. One such family of therapeutic oils […]
In Defense of Fruit: 3 Things to Consider By Amber Lowry Fruit: it’s healthy right? Some diets would disagree. Due to its sugar content, specifically fructose, fruit has earned somewhat of a bad reputation in certain health circles. With so much contradictory information circulating online, figuring out fruit’s place in your diet can be confusing. […]
3 Tips for Simplifying Your Diet By Amber Lowry When trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, it’s easy to harp on the little details, which can leave you feeling overwhelmed and farther away from your goals. During these times, it’s best to keep things as simple as possible while you explore what being healthy means […]
3 Reasons You Might Not Feel Great After Eating Meat By Amber Lowry Research shows that meat can provide a host of health benefits. However, if you find yourself not feeling well after consuming meat, it might be due to one of these three reasons: 1. Quality It’s important to remember that no matter what […]
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 […]
4 Fun Water Alternatives By Amber Lowry Water is without a doubt the big kahuna of the hydration game. But staying hydrated doesn’t have to be limited to plain old water. Switching up sipping options can help keep you both accountable and motivated to replenish your body with vital nutrients all day long. Check out […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Festive, Fall Drink Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Fall has some of the best drink recipes out there. They are all so decadent and each sip really reminds you of the holiday season and all the wonderful aromas that go with it. So skip those added calories and added […]
Overcoming the Crabs in the Pot: How to Deal With Negative People When Pursuing Lifestyle Goals by MyDolceDiet.com Member, Nicolle Garcia For some reason, in our culture today, people like to tear down those that are doing well. This is noticeable in diet, exercise, sports or just overall good deeds. So the question becomes, when […]
Yes or No to Creatine? by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Creatine is a natural energy source in the body, primarily in skeletal muscle, that aids in the contraction of muscle. Supplementation (loading) has been shown to increase the body’s natural creatine supply, thereby increasing exercise capacity for short, intense bouts. Research shows creatine supplementation to […]
5 Energy Bite Recipes You’ll Love By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Looking for a new tasty snack option? Try making energy bites! Energy bites (balls) are a great snack option because they are nutritionally balanced, versatile, and easy to prepare. True to their name, energy bites can be energy (calorie) dense. For this reason, they […]
We all have busy lives. Whether you’re a new mom, stay-at-home parent/grandparent, full-time officer worker, personal trainer, or work 2-3 jobs, there just doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day to accomplish everything we need to professionally AND personally. Many events in life happen unexpectedly (good and bad): wedding planning, pregnancy, promotion, moving, […]
3 Ways to Thicken Your Smoothie By Amber Lowry For some people, nothing’s more of a buzzkill than a watery smoothie. If you find yourself wanting a heavy smoothie minus the extra sugar that comes with adding banana, check out the options below. 1. Avocado To get a creamy, thickened consistency, gut a ripe avocado […]
Chocolate that’s GOOD for you? The Dolce Diet has partnered with Onnit to bring you a delicious HEALTHY chocolate! Our delicious, rich chocolate bar has zero dairy, zero sugar, and three active food based supplements that may actually assist with improving your metabolism: Green Coffee Extract, Chromium Polynicotinate and Capsaicin. While we understand that nothing is […]
