There is definitely no shortage of supplements on the market today.  Some gain notoriety quickly while others seem to sneak onto the scene quietly.  Ribose appears to be one of those supplements that arrived with little fanfare.  This however definitely does not in anyway undermine its potential benefits.  So, just what exactly is ribose and what can it do for you?

Ribose is a carbohydrate, or sugar, that occurs naturally in all living cells.  This sugar is important in that it starts the metabolic process for the production of adenosine triphosphates (ATP).  ATP, in turn, provides a major source of energy which is used by our cells in everything from carrying out normal body function to building muscle tissue.  In short, it is an extremely important element.

Our energy reserves are drained on a daily basis from a variety of factors ranging from performing our every day routines to completing a rigorous workout.  The result of the drain on our energy batteries is that we are often left feeling weak, sluggish, fatigued and sore.  Simply trying to accomplish everything we need to get done in a day becomes a struggle, an upward battle.  Unfortunately, most of us do not have the time to rest for several days allowing our energy levels to return to normal.  We need to keep moving and meet the demands of your active lifestyle.

Fortunately, we can eliminate our feelings of weakness, sluggishness and tiredness while our body recharges its energy level by taking a ribose supplement.  Since ribose serves as the electrical charge needed to begin ATP production, taking a supplement will aid in jump starting the manufacturing of energy in our cells. 

Failure is more valuable than success. Yes, you heard me.  It is not a typo.  I firmly believe that our failures are invaluable tools for ultimately achieving success.   At first blush, you might not agree, but think about it.  When you have experienced failure, do you crawl in a corner and give up, or do you get up, brush yourself off, and move forward, even more determined than before to succeed? 

Many of us do just that.  We use our temporary setbacks as learning experiences, and as motivators that drive us to try repeatedly until we succeed.  We choose to see these setbacks, as nothing more than bumps in the roads, and that is what you need to do as well.

How do you go about flipping the switch and changing the way you draw energy and motivation from a failure or a setback?  Start by changing how you view failure.  Do not view it as the opposite of success, but as a step to success.  Author and lecturer Dr. Leo Buscaglia summarized this approach best when he said, “We seem to gain wisdom more readily through our failures than through our successes. We always think of failure as the antithesis of success, but it isn't. Success often lies just the other side of failure.”

Eliminate focusing on what you fail to accomplish because all that will do is feed negative thoughts and actions.  Instead, create a plan that emphasizes, and more importantly rewards, positive behavior and achievement.  Here are a few suggestions for ways to focus on the positive, handle the possible failures you may experience along the way, and celebrate the successes. 

I’m so happy and excited to announce that we have officially launched the Biggest Transfromation contest. I’m very confident that this contest will help you have the tools and motivation you need to transform your body and change your life. Whether you have successfully done one of my programs before or this is your first time to work with me I know I can help take your training to a new and exciting level.

Having been blessed to be part of the training and transforming of so many lives in my nearly 20 years as a trainer, I feel very confident that the materials provided will give you everything you need to learn, to plan and to build on your training and nutrition for the next 12 weeks and the rest of your life.

As part of the Biggest Transformation contest you are given a unique opportunity to help reshape the lives of so many others in need. Over 60% of the funds we raise from the Biggest Transformation contest will go to support the San Diego chapter of Feeding America, an organization dedicated to providing much needed clothing, food and support to San Diego’s food banks.

Just by entering the Biggest Transformation contest you will help 6 Kids take home a bag of food for the week.

My Goal for the next 6 months is to bring in over $60,000 and 60,000 pounds of food for San Diego's food banks.

With your help I know we can do this!!!

Results are achieved with just about any type of diet and exercise program. The biggest part of your success in any program is your ability to maintain consistency and progression. Missed workouts or a lack of drive and motivation is not likely to produce the sort of results you desire.

If you are looking for a truly dramatic body transformation, you want to stay on Track!

You might need to start out on the bunny slopes, but you never want to lose sight of the fact that it takes hard work to get a hard body. That being said you also want to make sure you're progressing at the appropriate level. Start by meeting with me and discuss your workout and nutrition plans. Having baseline test performed is always a good idea. Together we can properly assess your current fitness level with a standard fitness assessment and body fat testing.

I have many fitness and nutrition programs to help those who want to get the most out of their body. All you need do is ask!

You are here on my blog because you have a desire to develop a workout program or change your nutritional habits.

You are smart and understand a great workout will help you get the most out of your body. In addition you know good clean eating makes you feel better.

That being said we all still need the support to go the journey!