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DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 SEXY Reasons to Exercise

July 22, 2015

DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 SEXY Reasons to Exercise As if you needed more reasons to exercise…here are 10 that will keep you motivated! 1. Helps to keep you regular – REGULAR IS SEXY! • Improves digestion while easing constipation. In other words, keeps everything moving along! 2. Improves sleeping patterns by helping you relax naturally – […]

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DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3-Ingredient Healthy Sweets Recipes

July 21, 2015

DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3-Ingredient Healthy Sweets Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Craving something sweet? These healthy recipes will have your sweet tooth satisfied in just 3 ingredients! Quick Pancakes About 2 small servings (double and/or triple for the family) Ingredients • 1 large, ripe banana • 2 whole eggs • Cinnamon (optional) Directions 1. […]

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DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 Active Rest Day Ideas

July 19, 2015

DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 Active Rest Day Workout Ideas by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD We all know that rest is part of the program. If you’re very active, it can be tough to force yourself to take it easy. Luckily, a rest day doesn’t have to consist of doing absolutely nothing. In fact, active rest […]

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DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Dolce Diet Slow Cooker Recipes

July 18, 2015

DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Dolce Diet Slow-Cooker Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Are you crunched for time? Having a guest over last minute and want a nice, home-cooked meal? Or maybe you don’t like the idea of simply reheating food all week. Well, here are some of our favorite Dolce Diet recipes modified for the […]

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DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Best Foods For Building Muscle

July 17, 2015

DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Best Foods For Building Muscle Mass by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD When trying to build mass, it’s important to consume the proper foods. Just upping your overall intake or protein intake won’t do the trick. You need quality, whole foods to gain muscle mass, and yes, that includes carbs! PROTEIN • Lean, […]

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Dolce UFC Athlete Gamburyan Gets Win At 135 lb

July 16, 2015

July 15, 2015 – Manny Gamburyan secured a dominant decision victory over Scott Jorgensen at UFC Fight Night 71 in San Diego. Gamburyan weighed in the day before at 135 lbs. via Mike Dolce’s “Dolce Diet” method. Dolce has worked with Gamburyan since the first time “The Anvil” made the drop to 135 lbs., making […]

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DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Ways To Actually Lose Body Fat

July 15, 2015

DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Ways To Actually Lose Body Fat by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Before just blurting out that you need to lose fat, you need to understand the importance of fat. Everyone needs some fat on their bodies for various functions, such as insulation, regulation of body temperature, proper nervous system function and […]

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DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Tips to Get Shredded

July 13, 2015

DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Tips to Get Shredded by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Use Free Weights Instead of Machines With free weights you get a better range of motion, plus you need to constantly engage your core to stabilize during these movements. Machines tend to do a lot of the work for you. Remember, […]

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DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 Moves for a Strong Lower Back

July 12, 2015

DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 Moves for a Strong Lower Back by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Here are some of the best exercises to strengthen your lower back. 1. Hip Extensions Lie face down on a hyperextension bench or GHD (glute-ham developer) machine. Make sure your upper thighs lie flat across the wide pad, leaving enough […]

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DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Top 10 Fiber Foods

July 9, 2015

DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Top 10 Fiber Foods by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Fiber is important for optimal digestive health and decreases your risk for developing heart disease. Fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate that really helps clean out the system. In terms of heart health, it binds to cholesterol and removes it as it makes its […]

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