DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Top 3 Lower Ab Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD The lower abs are one of the harder areas to target. Combine that with where visceral fat loves to reside, and getting that all-over chiseled look becomes a little more difficult. It’s a bit easier to target the upper abs, just […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: The 3 Biggest Reasons Why You’re Always Tired by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Your Breakfast Needs a Makeover • A balanced breakfast is key. Nothing too large, and certainly more than nothing at all. Breakfast literally means to “break the fast” from the night’s sleep. You are turning on your body’s […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: How to Get Lower Back Dimples by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Lower back dimples, also called Venus dimples, have jumped into the spotlight with the advent of low-rise jeans and body jewelry. However, there is a little bit of debate whether lower back dimples are genetic or not. However, there does […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Favorite Meatball Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 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 […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 6 Habits Preventing You from Gaining Muscle by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Not Eating Enough You need to eat big to get big. If you restrict your calories too much, you could cause your body to become catabolic and start to break down muscle tissue, the exact opposite of what we want! […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Mentally Recharge for 2016 by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Although anytime is a great time to start a healthy habit, New Year’s makes it even easier. And “healthy” is an all-inclusive term. Health and wellness is a combination of mental/emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. So instead of speaking to the physical […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 4 Best Moves for Sculpted Shoulders by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD These movements are great for sculpting Gladiator-like shoulders, and will also help improve your posture. Most of these movements can be done with either a dumbbell or kettlebell, whatever is available to you. If you’ve never used a kettlebell, ask […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: New Year’s Eve Drinks – Mocktails by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Don’t blow all the hard work you’ve done in 2015 ringing in the new year! You can still have a great time and remain in the spirit of the holidays with these healthy drink alternatives! Here are some of our Mocktail […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike Dolce, along with head Dolce Dietitian Samantha Coogan and ‘The Bob’, answers your questions. Mike Dolce is a 2X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, 2014 NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and 2014 Men’s Fitness Top 30 Game Changer for fitness. As the […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 AB-solutely Simple Core Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD With the flow of the holiday season, our midsections may have taken a toll. Now, of course to shed fat around the midsection, you’ll need to do more fat-burning types of movements along with a touch of cardio. Remember, that when we […]
10 Ways to Stay Healthy At Work Health care is a hot topic these days, and the personal health and wellness industry is booming. With health care reform, some companies are in a bind and are seriously looking at ways to promote wellness and preventive health measures for their employees. If you are an employee, […]
1. Nuts Virtually all (unsalted) varieties work here, but almonds, cashews and walnuts are packed with fiber, protein and omega-3s. 2. Oatmeal Filled with fiber to help you feel fuller for longer, plus a great source of protein and carbs. 3. Hardboiled Eggs filled with Hummus and Greek Yogurt (instead of only the yolks) Ingredients […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast On this episode we’re joined by World’s Strongest Bodybuilder Stan Efferding, a serial entrepreneur who recently appeared on Shark Tank. He talks about earning a deal with Daymond John, training “The Mountain” from Game of Thrones and the world’s obesity epidemic. Mike Dolce is a 4X World […]
Rafael Lovato Jr. joins Mike in studio. Rafael is widely considered to be the greatest American grappler competing today. A lifelong health advocate, he is also undefeated in his mixed martial arts career. Mike Dolce is a 4X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named […]
Founder of MindJitsu: Championship Mindset Training Systems, Frank Forza, joins Mike in studio. Frank is a world-class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and 3-time IBJJF Masters World champion with more than 250 competition wins. He has given a TEDx Talk and worked full-time for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, The Salt Lake Tribune and Las Vegas […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 4 Best Moves for Sculpted Shoulders by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD These movements are great for sculpting Gladiator-like shoulders, and will also help improve your posture. Most of these movements can be done with either a dumbbell or kettlebell, whatever is available to you. If you’ve never used a kettlebell, ask […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 7 Ways to Help You Get to Sleep Faster by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD We all know that sleep is crucial for overall wellness, and is a key component in building muscle and increasing performance. Rest is part of the program! So here are some tips to help you get a better […]
By Todd H. MyDolceDiet.com member Prior to starting 3 Weeks to Shredded I had gotten my yearly physical. I was surprised when I received the results of my blood work. I have always thought that I was a fairly “healthy” individual. Much to my horror, the Doctor started telling me that many of my levels […]
Slow Cooker Appetizers by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Ingredients • ½ cup balsamic vinegar • 2 tbsp. coconut sugar, packed • 2 lbs. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved • 2 tbsp. grapeseed oil • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • 2 tbsp. grass-fed butter, cut into cubes • ¼ […]
3 Steps to Combat Artificial Light Exposure By Amber Lowry Most of our lives are consumed by artificial light. Think about it: if you’re not on your phone responding to texts, you’re on your laptop responding to emails. If you’re not on your tablet binge-watching your latest Netflix obsession, you’re watching the game on TV. […]
