DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Top 4 Breakfast Mistakes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Skipping Breakfast Your mindset is that if I skip breakfast, then I skip the additional calories in my day. Big mistake. By skipping breakfast, you deprive your metabolism of revving up and continuing to burn throughout the day. The longer you […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 6 Ways to Keep Eating Healthy by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Keep it Clean Stick to whole foods, and not food products. A whole food hasn’t been processed or manufactured. It comes from nature. Food products are combinations of foods and chemicals. Keep it as clean as you can. For […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Food Substitutions Based on Preference or Allergy by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD These foods carry similar nutrient profiles and can easily be substituted into your diet due to personal preference and/or the presence of an allergy or intolerance. You’ll still get essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Don’t be afraid to […]
Dolce Diet Lifestyle: Increase Your Biceps by 1 Inch in 5 Weeks by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Increase Your Protein One to 2 grams per pound of bodyweight is what’s usually recommended in order to put on size. Make sure those sources are coming from leaner cuts of meat so that you don’t put […]
What Ronda Rousey Really Eats In A Day Undefeated UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey doesn’t just mosey into the Octagon and kick some ass. She trains like crazy — usually twice a day — and follows The Dolce Diet, an approach to eating that incorporates whole, nutrient-rich ingredients thought to maintain muscle mass and promote […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: How to Lose Weight While You Sleep STAFF REPORT The gym and the kitchen are the two of the places where we can lose weight, build muscle and encourage an overall healthy lifestyle. But there is also a third place we can lose weight that may surprise you; in the bedroom. 1) Have […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Weird Health & Fitness Facts You Didn’t Know STAFF REPORT Despite the expense, it is thought that 80% of Americans who have a gym membership don’t go to the gym. To Wear a Smaller Pants Size, You Should Gain Weight We’re talking muscle weight! If two people both weigh 195 pounds and just […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 4 Killer Core Moves by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Leg Drop Raise legs upwards and inhale to tighten the abs. Then breathe out and lower the legs slowly. When legs are about to touch the floor, pause and inhale. Exhale again and raise legs to starting position. Repeat for 3 sets of […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 4 Ways to Fight off Anxiety by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Meditate There are many different levels of meditation. You can sit alone quietly for a few minutes or a few hours. You can also actively work on being aware of your thoughts without changing them (keep it positive). Envision yourself in […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: How to Measure Success Beyond The Scale by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Often times, people get discouraged by what the scale says. Sometimes it goes up, or down, or stays the same. The scale is not necessarily the best measure of success. If you are losing body fat and gaining muscle, you […]
5 Foods You Probably Are Not Storing Correctly By Mary Spiegelberg NUTS While most of us store nuts in the pantry, did you know the natural oil in nuts can cause rancidity? This rancidity creates a sharp and bitter flavor. Refrigerate nuts in a small container or Ziplock baggie and they’ll stay fresh for up […]
5 TASTY SOURCES OF PROBIOTICS by Tope Pedro So what’s the hype about probiotics? Probiotics are often called “good” or “helpful” bacteria because they help move food through your gut and help keep it healthy. Research is finding that a healthy gut may reduce inflammation and help with weight management, a risk factor for many […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 5 Best Dumbbell Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Overhead Press • Stand with feet wide, holding dumbbells with arms in a goal post position • Brace abs into spine and extend arms straight overhead. • Slowly lower elbows to return to start. • Repeat for 20 reps. Bent Over Row […]
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 […]
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 […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 4 Ways to Fight off Anxiety by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Meditate There are many different levels of meditation. You can sit alone quietly for a few minutes or a few hours. You can also actively work on being aware of your thoughts without changing them (keep it positive). Envision yourself in […]
1. Never Skip a Workout • The days you don’t want to go are the days you need it the most! 2. Eat REAL, WHOLE food • Processed foods do nothing to fortify us with the nutrients we need. Why bog ourselves down?! 3. Mix it up • Try a new activity or food once […]
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Broccoli & Kale Based on recent studies, the cells of these veggies can actually get rid of air pollutants. So what does that mean for our bodies? Well, in a clinical trial of over 300 Chinese subjects, who consumed beverages and products with these cruciferous vegetables in them, urine outputs of 2 chemical pollutants, benzene […]
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 […]
