3 Fitness Activities for Families by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Fitness Jenga You’ll need: • Jenga game set • Sharpie marker How to Play: • Write a different body weight, movement or activity on the side of each Jenga piece with desired reps (you can repeat movements) – you can do squats, dancing, anything […]
3 Fantastic Seafood Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Cilantro Lime Salmon Ingredients • 1 tbsp. dried cilantro • Lime juice • 1 lb. salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 4 pieces • 1½ cups panko bread crumbs • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes • freshly ground pepper Directions • Preheat the oven to […]
3 Tasty Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes Buffalo Chicken Bowls Ingredients • 2 cans black beans • 3 avocados, diced • A pint of cherry tomatoes, halved • 6 chicken breasts • 1 cup buffalo sauce • 1 tbsp. garlic, minced • 1 packet Greek yogurt dressing – dry seasoning • 1 1/3 cups plain Greek […]
How Mindfulness Can Improve Your Life by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Being aware and present in your surroundings can really help you absorb all the energy from that moment. By practicing and focusing on these techniques, you can change your whole mindset, which sets in motion the events for the day. Walking Keep your […]
The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD About 60 million Americans suffer from some type of chronic sleep-related disorder, which includes sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome and insomnia. Furthermore, about 40 percent of adults unintentionally fall asleep during the day. Here are some conditions that can result from sleep deprivation: […]
Cinco de Mayo Menu APPETIZER Homebaked Tortilla Chips and Guacamole Serves 2-4 Tortilla Chips (from Living Lean Cookbook) • Gluten-free tortillas cut into triangles • 1 tbsp. grapeseed oil • Dash of sea salt Guacamole • 3 avocados • 2 tomatoes • 2 cloves garlic • 1 lime • Sea salt Directions Tortilla Chips • […]
Cinco de Mayo Menu APPETIZER Homebaked Tortilla Chips and Guacamole Serves 2-4 Tortilla Chips (from Living Lean Cookbook) • Gluten-free tortillas cut into triangles • 1 tbsp. grapeseed oil • Dash of sea salt Guacamole • 3 avocados • 2 tomatoes • 2 cloves garlic • 1 lime • Sea salt Directions Tortilla Chips • […]
How to Build a Home Gym Lots of people find it cost effective to train at home. While the start-up cost might be a lot in the beginning, it could end up saving you money overall. Many companies have specially designed pieces of equipment to fit in your garage. You can always slowly increase equipment […]
Four Things Happy People Don’t Do by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1) Compare Themselves to Others It’s only you against you. You should always strive to be better than the person you were the day before. This is also important in the gym. Don’t compare yourself to anyone in there, you have no idea […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike Dolce is a 3X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named a Men’s Fitness Top 30 Fitness Game Changer. As the founder of The Dolce Diet & creator of UFC FIT, Mike Dolce is known the […]
At-Home Back and Chest Exercises *You’ll need some light dumbbells (8-10 lbs.) or something similar to use in each hand Push-Ups • Start by lying on the ground with hands just outside the shoulders. • Trying to keep your body as straight as possible, push yourself up into a plank position, then return to the […]
3 Anytime Recipes Kids Love by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Chicken, Veggie & Egg Muffins Ingredients • ½ cup of diced, cooked chicken • 1/2 cup of grated Swiss cheese or cheese of choice • 4 to 6 eggs • ¼ cup of veggies of choice • Salt and pepper to taste Directions • […]
5 Kid-Approved Afternoon Snacks by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Every parent wants to feed their child healthy snacks, but will he or she actually eat them? Here are 5 after-school snacks that meet both you AND your child’s standards! Homemade Trail Mix • ¼ cup roasted, salted cashews (any nut) • 2 Tbsp. dark chocolate […]
7 Steps to Success in 2015 by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1) Eat Right You can bust your butt in the gym every day for an hour, but what you do in those other 23 hours is what’s really important. You simply can’t out-train a poor diet. And the better you feel overall, the […]
by Shantanee, MYDolceDiet.com Member Figured I’d give this a go…. Oftentimes, I find myself wondering why I’ve failed so many times at this weight loss business. The end-all, be-all to my miserable existence. Dramatic? Possibly, but its been a life-long problem. It didn’t surface a few years ago, or even a few months ago, it’s […]
Mike Dolce is a 4X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named a Men’s Fitness Top 30 Fitness Game Changer. As the founder of The Dolce Diet and creator of UFC FIT, Mike Dolce is known the world over for his work managing the incredible […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Quick, Muscle-Building Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Building muscle should be a fun process. And that includes what you put in your mouth. Try out these fun recipes that will not only satisfy your pallet, but also your recovering body. Remember, the better we recover and fuel, the better […]
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 • Pick up dumbbells and stand with your feet hip-width apart. • Push […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 5 Best Snacks for Weight Loss 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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Unique Thanksgiving Side Dishes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Instead of your typical mashed potatoes with gravy and green bean casserole, try out these festive side dishes, guaranteed to please your friends and family. Or at the very least, add these as additional options, and let your guests choose to go […]
