Prebiotics and Probiotics: Vital for a Healthy Gut by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Prebiotics and Probiotics. You may hear these terms thrown around a lot, especially at health food stores. I have had a lot of people ask which one is best? Well, you actually need both. They need one another for them to […]
Healthy Stocking Stuffers This Christmas give your kiddos some healthy options other than candy canes, chocolate candies and gummy bears. Here are some great stocking stuffer substitutions (try saying that three times fast!) that Santa would be proud to provide: • Trail mix (make it creative by preparing in Christmas-themed snack bags) • Individual boxes […]
Strength Training for High School Wrestlers: Turn a good athlete into a great athlete. By Ridge Kiley, CSCSDolce Diet Certified Coach As a freshman and sophomore in high school, I weighed less than 100 lbs. soaking wet. Being a small freshman in a room full of guys twice my size made it tough for me […]
Ryan lost 25 lbs. implementing The Dolce Diet lifestyle! Well, 2014 has been an amazing year. I started off 2014 with a four-week version of 3 Weeks to Shredded, then followed the Living Lean Cookbook and got my family “converted.” Completed UFC Fit and had Mike in my ear every week with the amazing podcast. […]
Buying, Storing, Preparing and Cooking Meat At the Dolce Diet we love meat! However, it is one of the main culprits of foodborne illness. With the holidays upon us, and lots of hosting/dinners to plan, be sure to practice safe food handling so you don’t send your guests to the hospital! Buying • Check to […]
NEW JERSEY – Dec. 5, 2014 – Mike Dolce was tonight inducted into the NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame for his “dedication and contributions in the world of martial arts.” “It’s a big honor,” Dolce said. “It’s something that I’ve been a part of my whole life in some way, shape or form. I […]
Dec. 5, 2014 – LAS VEGAS – UFC welterweight champion Johny “Bigg Rigg” Hendricks today weighed in at 170 lbs. for his title defense against Robbie Lawler. Hendricks has worked with weight management coach Mike Dolce for his past 7 fights. For information on how to watch UFC 181, visit UFC.com’s HOW TO WATCH page.
Foods that Can Help Lower Your Cholesterol by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 1 out of 3 Americans has high cholesterol. High cholesterol can be hereditary, but it can also be largely caused by diet and lifestyle choices, such as smoking. Here are some foods that can […]
In this episode of the Mike Dolce Show fitness podcast, Mike discusses how to lean out and gain muscle, IIFYM (if it fits your macros), why you should eat more than 3 meals a day and more! Mike Dolce is the 2013 World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, 2014 NJ Martial Arts Hall of […]
Fun Facts About Hemp Seeds by Samantha Coogan-Wilkinson, MS, RDN, LD If you’ve ever had the famous Dolce Diet Breakfast Bowl, you are no stranger to the power of hemp seeds! Below are some fun facts along with a new recipe to try! • Comes from the Cannibas plant…..yes, the one you’re thinking of, but […]
Mike Dolce Wins 2nd Consecutive Award For Trainer of the Year The fans voted and once again named Mike Dolce the 2014 Trainer of the Year at the 7th Annual Fighters Only World MMA Awards. Mike took home the 2013 trophy as well. The award is given to the leading and most influential strength and […]
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 a Protein Shake Before Bed A Florida State University […]
By Sara Mae My morning seemed to get worse and worse. I had woken up late, which meant I didn’t have time to get my breakfast made before getting my kids up. My son woke up in a grumpy mood, still recovering from a tonsillectomy 3 weeks prior. My daughter was going her own pace […]
In this episode of the Mike Dolce Show fitness podcast, Mike speaks with Cage Warriors Lightweight Champion Steven Ray. Mike Dolce is the 2013 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 founder of The Dolce […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Exercises to Reduce Upper Back Pain by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD If you have a sedentary type of job you may experience some back pain or discomfort from sitting for a majority of the day, even if you make it to the gym religiously. Most of these exercises can be performed […]
Family Date Nights by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Backyard Camp Out Pitch a tent or make a blanket/towel fort right outside. Turn off your phones and tablets and spend some time outdoors with your loved ones. This also makes it easy for bathroom breaks (in a clean, sanitary environment). Themed Family Photo Shoot You […]
CrossFit: Dolce Diet’s Lindsey Valenzuela Captures 1st at Orange County Throwdown Congratulations to Dolce Diet client Lindsey Valenzuela for capturing the OCT title for the third year in a row! WOW!!!! This weekend was a complete blast, learning experience, refresher, and the most fun I have had competing in a long time!! I went into […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Workplace Habits to Avoid 1. Eating Lunch at Your Desk Alone Social interaction is a huge part of our eating patterns. If we sit alone, we may mindlessly eat, thus overeating. If we make it a point to have lunch with our co-workers, or even propose a working lunch if your deadline […]
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 […]
DOLCE DIET RESULTS: Mirsad Bektic Weighs In at 145 lbs. For UFC Fight Night Stockholm
