DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Use Your Urine Color to Help Determine Your Health Status by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Urine can be an excellent indicator of your health status. Anything from the foods you eat, to medications, to laxatives can affect your urine color. Use this quick visual test as a kick-starter to investigating your […]
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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Top 6 Exercise Myths by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Myth #1: Heart Rate Monitors are a good, accurate indicator of your intensity Truth: The chips can falter easily. It is better to use your own body’s cues. If you can still comfortably talk while you’re exercising, then your intensity is fairly […]
Dolce Diet Lifestyle: 12 Ways to Stay Dedicated to Your Fitness Goals (When You’re Just Starting Out) by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Do it in short bursts Choose a shorter, more intense workout over a longer one where you don’t push yourself quite as hard. 2. Get it out of the way early […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike Dolce and Dolce Diet Head Dietitian Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD talk fad diets and more! Mike Dolce is a 2X 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. […]
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 […]
These bodyweight movements target specific muscle groups without the use of equipment. 1) Quads • Lunges (walking, in-place, jumping) • High knees • Burpees 2) Glutes • Air squats • Donkey kicks • Glute bridge • Jumping knee tucks 3) Triceps • Close-grip push-ups (hands under armpits, elbows pointed back) • Dips (use a chair, […]
3 Moves For Terrific Triceps Triceps Pushdown • Using a cable machine, start by standing with a slight bend at the hip. • Grab hold of the handles (your elbows should be at about a 45-degree angle to start, palms facing away from you). • Now push the bar down so that your knuckles are […]
MAKE MONEY DOING WHAT YOU LOVE: Lessons I’ve Learned By Mike Dolce No cutting corners. You own the success and the failure. Everything begins and ends with YOU. As often as I am asked, “How do I lose weight?” I am asked, “How did you build your brand?” The answer to each is never […]
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 […]
by Christi Mead I just have to say, I LOVE this diet! When my husband first told me about it, I was thinking: “Oh great, another time consuming diet. I dont have time for this. I have 3 kids to take care of and homeschool!” Every diet he has ever tried requires me to cook […]
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Mother’s Day is the day to salute Mom, or that motherly figure in your life. It is a day to show gratitude for the love, care and support they give each and every day. This all-inclusive, Dolce-Approved Mother’s Day Menu is the perfect way to show Mom your appreciation! APPETIZER Cherry Tomato […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Key Nutrients for Optimal Blood Pressure by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Sodium • Clearly, sodium plays one of the most vital roles in blood pressure regulation, so it’s crucial to monitor your intake and limit it when possible • Sodium is extremely important for nerve impulse transmissions, so we can’t completely […]
6 Ways To Feel Better Right Now By Amber Lowry When trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle, it can be overwhelming to see all the ways you can change your lifestyle habits. Combine that with the stress of everyday life and it’s easy to feel discouraged on days when your will isn’t strong. This can […]
By Lindsay Howard It’s officially flu season! Everyone is coughing, sniffling, and calling off work! If you don’t want to be down for the count, here are 4 Ways to Fight Off the Flu with Nutrition! 1. Drink enough water! Staying well hydrated will keep the mucus membranes in your nose and mouth moist, which […]
How to Increase Your Deadlift by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Focus on Form! There’s no way you’ll ever improve your deadlift without proper technique, like any movement out there. Set up with your feet just about shoulder-width apart. The bar should be touching your shin. Hands should be a thumb’s length away from the […]
