Why is sugar added to our food? Consuming more of this hormonally addictive substance, increases appetite, prematurely ages us, browns our tissues, fattens our livers and diminishes oxygen in our blood. Learn how to avoid these catastrophic health effects.

Give this ab routine a try to chisel the ultimate 6-pack by summer. Byron Paidoussi and Whitney Cole for Muscle & Fitness Magazine.

By preparing ahead on your day off, you can save a ton of time and eat healthier meals during busy workweek. Use these tips, tricks and recipes to stay on track with your diet, save money and enjoy healthy, tasty, homemade meals every day.

Join us Monday April 28 at Elevation Fitness and try our new healthy, tasty treats. 100% of the proceeds will go to the victims in Boston via THE ONE FUND!

Join us May 11 2013 for a night of drag queen bingo, prizes and fun! Benefitting AIDS/LIFECYCLE fundraising for the fight against HIV/AIDS!

No pain, no gain? We all have a breaking point. Overtraining will negatively impact your workouts and your life. Recognize the 10 signs of overtraining and make corrections early on to prevent injuries and ensure you continue to progress towards your goals.

Byron and Whitney featured in AZ Central answering the burning question: Do Squats Help Burn Fat?

Tired, fatigued, headaches, can’t control cravings? You’re probably not drinking enough water for your fitness and health goals. Learn WHY you need to drink more H2O and HOW to get more of this essential fuel in your tank every day.

Reduce fat, carbs and sodium in these delicious protein-packed meatballs made with lean grass fed beef, bison or turkey. Enjoy in a saucy pasta bowl with steamed veggies or solo as a quick preworkout snack.

Quick and easy frittata delivers a ton of nutrients from various colored veggies and protein via eggs and egg whites. It’s low fat, low sodium and super tasty. Bake it in advance, slice and store in fridge for healthy hot breakfasts all week!

Is bottled water more pure than free tap water? Find out!

Use this easy guide to help plan your National Drink a Beer Day to maximize taste & enjoyment without gaining an unwanted beer gut! Here’s our top light beer picks!

Craving: Why We Can’t Get Enough by client Omar Manejwala, MD hits bookstores in April 2013. Ever had an insatiable craving for sugar, carbs, alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, or even sex? Read this book to learn how to satiate that feeling without giving in.

Many people that weigh train regularly fall into some common traps resulting in plateaus and making training ineffective. These mistakes include: never changing rep ranges, never changing the routine, lifting too heavy too soon, not training stabilizers and overtraining a single muscle group.

Read food labels to avoid these harmful additives which can make you sick or worse! BHA, Parabens, Partially Hydrogenated Oil, Sodium Nitrate, Caramel Coloring, Castoreum, Food Dyes and Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein

The simplest Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup recipe out there, and I’m dang sure it’s the healthiest! Enjoy more protein and fiber with greatly reduced sodium in each bowl!

Enjoy this no sugar added, reduced fat cream cheese icing. Don’t peel and discard the icing on that cupcake – it ain’t bad for you anymore!

Delicious gluten free no sugar added low fat red velvet cupcakes and cream cheese frosting for Valentines or whenever you need a sweet guilt free lift.

How to spot fraud in expensive and common foods we Americans enjoy. Avoid cheap fillers and unsafe practices that can make you sick.

Valentines day is a time when sweet treats and decadent dinners can derail your “healthy eating” plan. This year don’t undo that month of hard work in the gym, try these ideas to help enjoy the day without the guilt.

Enjoy this fitness and football fueled Bad Lip Reading Video, featuring the good, the bad and the Harbaughs, setting the stage for the Superbowl on February 3, 2013.

Easy, reduced fat red curry sauce – perfect with chicken or shrimp! Ready to eat faster than the delivery man can reach your door!

Faux-fried low fat chicken stays succulent inside a delicious coconut coating.

What if guys and girls switched roles at the gym? Watch this funny fitness video!

You’ve decided to take the plunge and se up a home gym to help achieve your fitness goals. Avoid these 5 common mistakes and set up a gym that you will actually want to use.

Moist chewy inside, crispy coconutty outside. You’ll never believe these tasty little macaroons are free of gluten, dairy and refined sugar!

Delicious fudgy peppermint brownies. Gluten free. Dairy free. No sugar added: naturally sweetened with stevia and dates. Each serving contains 4 grams each fiber & protein. Only 3 grams fat! Phenomenally fabulous!

Holiday Gift Certificates for Sale! Buy 5, get 1 FREE personal training or Pilates session. Buy 10, get 1 FREE personal training or Pilates session AND personalized nutrition plan ($250 value).

Jambalaya, a great dish that often contains too many calories and fat. Improve this by using turkey sausage as opposed to regular, eliminate almost all the butter and add kale to eliminate half the rice. The Kale also adds color to the dish and I promise you, you will NOT miss the additional rice. This dish is really quick and easy so give it a try.

As temperatures drop we gravitate towards warmer meals. Don’t forget your veggies! Try braising! This fennel recipe is easy and delicious! Enjoy vital nutrients while feeling warm and satisfied.