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Mike Dolce answers your questions. Topics include loose skin, preparing for military basic training, grip strength and more!
The founder of The Dolce Diet & creator of UFC FIT, Mike Dolce is known the world over for his work managing the weight cuts of UFC athletes like Johny Hendricks, Vitor Belfort, Thiago Alves, Chael Sonnen, Quinton Jackson, Nik Lentz, Jake Ellenberger and more! His #1 international best-selling books include The Dolce Diet: 3 Weeks to Shredded, The Dolce Diet: Living Lean, & The Dolce Diet: Living Lean Cookbook.
For more information on Mike’s books, MMA weight cuts, weight management, gaining muscle, weight loss, overall healthy living, UFC FIT and so much more, visit TheDolceDiet.com & TheMikeDolceShow.com & UFCFIT.com.

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Fit Tip Friday: Five Foods to Tighten Your Tummy

The UFC fighter diet!

While everyone else was laughing when Melissa McCarthy suggested a “Female Fight Club” Bachelorette Party in Bridesmaids, we were actually inspired! (Because, hello! Have you seen those UFC guys’ bodies?!)

Clearly mixed martial arts does a body good. But it’s not the only thing that fighters do to keep their bods in peak condition. Mike Dolce is the co-creator of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s new at-home fitness and nutrition program, UFCFIT! We chatted with Mike to get the lowdown on the foods to munch for a tight and taut tummy!
He said that no matter our health and fitness goals, the best types of foods are the ones that pack the most power per calorie (especially during bikini season), such as:
Asparagus (When the voice in your head is screaming for salty and crunchy, a few Coconut Grilled Asparagus stalks sprinkled in Himalayan sea salt will do the trick!)
Salmon
Quinoa
Blueberries (When you’re craving something sweet, drop that chocolate and reach for these blue bad boys)
Almonds
To look and feel our absolute best, we must remember to keep our metabolism high, our blood sugar stable and our meal choices plentiful. By eating two or three handful sized portions of the above nutrients (or similar) every couple hours we replace empty calories with the most power packed calories on the planet!
Eating small meals every two to three hours is much better than eating once or twice per day (when you might end up gorging yourself). Not eating at all is even worse!
With these tricks and more from UFCFIT, not only will you look better — you’ll be filled with energy and excited for your next meal!”
xx, The FabFitFun Team
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Mike answers your questions and talks about his UFC Fan Expo experience, the Anderson Silva vs Chris Weidman fight, and more!
The founder of The Dolce Diet & creator of UFC FIT, Mike Dolce is known the world over for his work managing the weight cuts of UFC athletes like Johny Hendricks, Vitor Belfort, Thiago Alves, Chael Sonnen, Quinton Jackson, Nik Lentz, Jake Ellenberger and more! His #1 international best-selling books include The Dolce Diet: 3 Weeks to Shredded, The Dolce Diet: Living Lean, & The Dolce Diet: Living Lean Cookbook.
For more information on Mike’s books, MMA weight cuts, weight management, gaining muscle, weight loss, overall healthy living, UFC FIT and so much more, visit TheDolceDiet.com & TheMikeDolceShow.com & UFCFIT.com.

RECIPE: OUR DOLCE DIET SUMMER WATERMELON & AVOCADO SALAD
Ingredients
-2 avocados, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
-2 limes, juiced
-1/2 red onion, minced
-1 small watermelon, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
-2 Tbs of extra virgin olive oil
-1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Dash of Pink Himalayan Sea Salt & pepper
Put avocado cubes in large bowl. Squeeze lime juice over avocado. Add in watermelon, cilantro and onion. Drizzle with olive oil. Add salt and pepper and carefully toss. Refrigerate about 30 minutes and serve!

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STUDIO CITY (CBSLA.com) — Get fit like a UFC fighter!
Mike Dolce, a renowned mixed martial arts coach, stopped by the KCAL9 studios Thursday to talk about the new Ultimate Fighting Championship’s at-home fitness and nutrition program, UFC FIT!
Dolce shared a few moves from the UFC FIT program that can be used to attain that “Knockout Summer Body!” All of the moves Mike demonstrated can be done in your living room!
• Overhead Squat with Dumbbells: A full-body exercise that focuses on glutes, thighs, shoulders and core.
o Head up with feet slightly wider than shoulder width; raise one arm straight up in the air, with the other arm hanging at your waist
o Slowly sit back into a full squat position while simultaneously lowering your raised arm, under full control.
o At the lowest point of your squat, you should be sitting back onto your heels to really activate those glutes.
o Now, reverse motion, standing back up while simultaneously raising the opposite arm.
o Complete 10 reps on each side.
• Drop Squat: Thigh and Glute specific
o Standing in a natural stance with your hands at eye level and elbows tucked in to your torso, keep your head up while looking straight forward.
o Focusing on one leg at a time, begin the motion, similar to a rear lunge by squatting onto your lead leg and bringing your rear leg behind your body. (Note: If you are standing on a typical analog clock, your lead foot points to the 12 o’clock position, while your rear leg reaches to the 4 or 6 o’clock position.
o Pause at the bottom and really sit into that glute before reversing motion.
o Complete 10 reps on each side.
• Push-up with Alternating Arm Raise: Focuses on the shapely muscles of the shoulders and arms as well as core.
o Starting in a traditional push-up position, lower yourself as you would normally, being sure to keep your tummy tight.
o Pressing yourself back up to the top position, extend one arm in front of you, knuckles to the ceiling, until your body is one straight line.
o Lower that arm and continue your next push-up, alternating the opposite arm raise on each rep.
o NOTE: To really kick this up a notch, grab a light dumbbell in each hand but make sure your knuckles clear the floor at the bottom.
o Complete 5 reps on each side for a total of 10 reps per set
• Bow & Arrow: Full body focus with an emphasis on glutes, hamstrings, lower back, core and shoulders.
o Starting on the floor, on your hands and knees, grab your left with your right hand and gently pull it as close to your chin as you can, increasing flexibility and range of motion.
o Next, extend your left leg straight behind you trying to press your heel into the wall directly behind you while also extending your right arm straight ahead.
o Your body should form a straight line, just like an archer, pulling back her bowstring.
o Pause and squeeze each rep to really activate those core muscles.
o NOTE: Be sure to keep your tummy tight throughout this exercise.
o Complete 10 reps on each side.
For more on the program, visit UFCFIT.COM

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Mike Dolce answers your questions! Topics include how to hydrate after a wild night of partying, how to time your meals for optimal weightloss, workouts for obese folks, what food to bring while backpacking, weightlifting belts & straps and more!
The founder of The Dolce Diet & creator of UFC FIT, Mike Dolce is known the world over for his work managing the weight cuts of UFC athletes like Johny Hendricks, Vitor Belfort, Thiago Alves, Chael Sonnen, Quinton Jackson, Nik Lentz, Jake Ellenberger and more! His #1 international best-selling books include The Dolce Diet: 3 Weeks to Shredded, The Dolce Diet: Living Lean, & The Dolce Diet: Living Lean Cookbook.
For more information on Mike’s books, MMA weight cuts, weight management, gaining muscle, weight loss, overall healthy living, UFC FIT and so much more, visit TheDolceDiet.com & TheMikeDolceShow.com & UFCFIT.com.