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Live.

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I do not know whose work this picture is but I owe them a huge THANKS.

In as much as I love life and living I noticed that as of late I have stopped

enjoying many of the things that give me pleasure. I have quit doing

the little things that make me tic and toc. I have put many ahead of me

and my happiness and my peace of mind and I need to scale back and

give ME a little more.

Yesterday for instance I packed a camera set and went out. Alone.

I have not done that in ages. Not like that I have not. And I enjoyed it

I took some pictures that otherwise I would have never been able to get

because they would have inconvenienced the other person with me

and I just wouldn’t have done it. I enjoyed it.

I am planning on going to a public library in a day or two. Just to sit

on the floor with the classics and breath. I miss Byron and Whitman

and JK Rowling.

Gang in the process of making a better us let us not forget to live

a life worth living. Yes, let us give and be part of life and society but

in the end there is you and me and we matter just as much.

Do not forget what it is that makes you. And go and enjoy it. Alone if

you have to, with someone if you have them, just go do it. Do not forget:

“There is more to life than to watch others living it”

Gang Stay Focused Stay Successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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It Just Got Real.


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We are to the wire gang.

This is the last week of the year and

the opportunity for you to develop, and commit

to your goals for this new year is coming to an

END.

We will miss all the shots that we don’t take.

We will never arrive to an unplanned destination.

Put it on paper. Keep it in front of you.

Then go and accomplish it.

Wishing you the best now and always.

Jose G. Osuna

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Bettering Me.

 

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I have looked at my self and I like the person

that my work has been creating.

Now I want more so I will work more on me.

I have no time to worry and think about what

others will do or will think of me.

I am working on me and it is OK.

Gang Stay Focused And Stay Successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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The Brave Ones.

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And a good MONDAY to us all.

Ok gang I have a question for all of us and here it goes.

If you were here, at the end and beginning of a nude beach

and you could see many girls and guys just having a blast

would you feel ok dropping your threads and joining them?

OR… Would the image in the mirror of the  prior morning

stop you from joining in the fun.

No Clue what your answer was but mine was a respectful and

considerate NO. I am not there yet. I think I would still walk by

being that I am an adult & all, but I would definitely not disrobe.

I am weird in that I truly do not care what people think but

for me it is in the knowing of the people around me OR not

knowing anyone.

Why this post? This one is to remind us all that if something, anything

is not where and how we want it them we must do something about it.

Don’t like how you feel? Do something about it.

Don’t like where you live? Do something about it.

Don’t like how you look? Do something about it.

Don’t like your job? Do something about it.

Not happy in your relationship? Do something about it.

Change is not easy but being unhappy and unfulfilled is worse.

In case you were distracted we have been given a brand new

week to go and try again. Let’s make it count.

Jose G. Osuna

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Let Go!!

cancel drama“Not all the people invited deserved it

Not all who deserved it were invited.”

Make sure that you are constantly on the lookout for those who bring you down,

Those who don’t share your ideals and dreams, Those with negative words,

Those that don’t push you up or drag you to the finish line.

clearly identify them and then: Give them love  From A Distance.

Do not allow negativity in your world and maintain a positive outlook.

Stay Focus Stay Successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Temptations Come

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At the beach in Rosarito, Baja Mexico

Snacks on wheels.

Yes this is at the beach in Mexico.

If I am at home in Rocky Point or if I am at home in Rosarito

in Baja this candy store on wheels comes directly to you, on the

beach, with all kind of sweet or salty or spicy or any combination

of the three flavors that you can think of.

So if you like me like to get up early and go for a walk on the

beach before your morning coffee to get you started,

avoid this guys not because they are evil but because they

have all the temptations on one supped-up wheel barrow.

All joking aside we must be aware as best as we know of what

is waiting for us outside our door. I know that while in Mexico

I must be aware of the bakery shops. They use Crack in their stuff..

No they don’t but who can say no to a “concha” or an “oreja”, when

you have a great cup of coffee on hand and a whole empty hand

just begging for you to grab a piece of bread or two.

So I go for my walk and immediately take my happy butt back home

and have a good breakfast, then I can contend with the street vendors

and the bakery shop mafia.

The more we know and the better prepared we are the better our

chances for success.

Guys do not forget just how much we have to do to burn 100 calories

Don’t mess it up with empty food or useless fluids. Make every calorie count.

Gang Stay Focused Stay Successful.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

By the way does anyone knows if they have those vendors in Mazatlan??

That is my next destination.

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On shapes and pounds.

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I remember my father saying this to my mom.

Yes, she didn’t think it was funny either.

The reason most of us choose to have WLS

was because we got to a point where we had

to do something.  So to realize that we were round

was a good thing. I know that I flew past 300#’s.

I know that the size on my shirts resembled a

brand of Mexican beer and then some.

I tried it all and then I found the lapband.

The Lapband, while not for everyone it did

work for me.  So if you are thinking about

going through the procedure, make sure you

thoroughly evaluate all the pros and cons as it

is not as some think “The easy way”. Read, ask

questions, find a reputable program with a good

surgeon and a great support program for post-op.

This is not a decision you are to take lightly.

Jose G. Osuna

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A walk or a run???

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The younger version of me used to belong to

a military style health group in Mexico and

routinely run about 15 kilometers.

NOW, I can talk about it but in no way am I

in the physical condition to do even half of that.

I enjoy my crazy, long walks in all kinds of crazy places.

While my walks are not what they used to I still

enjoy the activity and how I feel after I am done.

Whatever your routine is, make sure that you are

doing something you enjoy so you ensure that you

will continue to do it. The only thing I do that I do not

is a leg work out when I am at the gym. Since, at the

present moment I am unable to join or attend a gym,

well I do not much worry about it. Does anyone else

hates leg day at the gym???

Jose G. Osuna

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Keep At It

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We all have moments of doubt. Moments of fear.

It is when we move past those moments when the real progress happens.

It is past the doubts that we actually find certainty.

Do not let fear of doubts keep you from achieving what you were meant to do.

Gang: Keep Focus Stay successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Embrace The Struggle.

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We have all struggled with “The Last 10 Pounds”

or some other version of that.

Challenges for those of us working on loosing

the pounds or reducing the inches is a challenge.

This challenges will prepare us for the occasions

when we lose the battle with the snacks, and the

sheets allowing the pounds to creep up again.

It happens to all and the best of us.

Learn from the process and do not forget that

all the challenges can prepare us for eventual

success. The lapband is a tool and a helping hand

but respect must be paid and rules followed for

results to come-about. Do not forget.

All the best and please remain focus.

Jose G. Osuna

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Work On Your Passion.

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Taking pride and interest on bettering ourselves

must be a center thought, and all the work needed

must be focused to that end.

Trying to please and keep other’s happy more than

working on ourselves is a mistake.

Our weight loss, specially for us with the lapband

is a more important proposition.

Plan your work, work your plan.

Never forget, all yo do will benefit you but also

those important to you.

Stay focus, remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Earn It.

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Funny how people forget about their contribution when the results

are less than good, but how fast and permanently they make themselves

part of anything good that has been accomplished by anyone.

The way I see it gang is that we do this by ourselves for ourselves.

Try finding a gym partner and you can spend weeks asking, and in the end

you find yourself going to the gym by yourself. How about this one:

You start a diet program any diet program and everyone and their aunt

have an opinion about said program but as you start making progress

here they are…

Anyway do not forget that you can and should be able to trust and count

on yourself.  Now Go Do It.

Gang Stay Focus Stay Successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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The Next Step…

and now i willThere is a time when we have to go back to basics

A time to get real and say “This is my time”.

So I ask of you….. Is this your time?

Is this when you decide  Enough with the

Bull Shit and just go do it.

I hope it is because there must be an end

 to empty and senseless words.

Drink the water!!!

Take your meds!!!

Do your exercise!!!

Follow your diet!!!

Track your progress!!!

So simple to do.

So simple not to do.

So… What will it be??

Here it is to us in hope that we will be

of the kind that goes and does it.

The kind that gets IT DONE.

Jose G. Osuna

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Fear No Monday

fear no mondayHappy Monday Gang!!

One of the rules that I found is worth

of us always keeping is: “Never fail on Monday”

We must work out every Monday!

We must keep our Diet every Monday!

We must take our pills every Monday!

It has been shown in studies just how much

the “Monday Effect” can impact the rest of

the week., it seems that both monkeys and

humans tend to somehow be more inclined

not to follow through when Monday is not

addressed correctly.

Anyway I hope you have a great and

very productive week.

Jose G. Osuna

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Helping The Excercise.

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All the exercise in the world is wasted if we do not eat the right foods.

Every one should know what food and items are the ones that affect us

the most and for some of us, the solutions are not as clear.

I tried many different approaches before getting my Lap-Band.

I am proof that ALL Diets Work if only for a little while.

For me it is Low Carb, Low Fat, Low Sodium and it is good because

I do no crave sweets and I do love meat and seafood.

I enjoy walking and working out but, I enjoy eating even more.

I truly enjoy fish and grilled meats so it is lucky me, but if you like and

enjoy other foods then you must learn about portions and nutrient

density. Not all foods are created equally so the more we know the

better our decisions can be.

Keep learning, keep looking at your self and the results that come out

of your efforts, and every day you will be better and your results will be

more permanent. That is after all what we all want right???

Have fun with food, try new things, go to a restaurant you have never

been to. My last memorable restaurant experience happened  actually

years ago at a Texas Road House in Gilbert, AZ I think. I shared a meal

and even that I could not finish. It was a strange meal. It was a strange day.

I had a taste of chicken and a taste of ribs and a glass of water.

Enjoy the process but also enjoy the food and your meals.

It is all part of the process.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

The Making Of Us.

 

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This is true in more ways than one.

One of the best ways to ensure that goals are met

is to write them down. Also, it makes dreams and goals

more real, and present while making them significantly

more attainable. Your life is worth recording so invest

on a journal and see your life transformed.

Do not skip steps. Write that which is important and

relevant to you in life and see it become your reality.

Jose G. Osuna

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How We Are.

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The way I see it is: “Even Superman has his Kryptonite.”

And we are not as bad ass as Superman so we must be

“Super” careful. I know that French bread at Walmart

would kick my behind every single time so I avoid it.

I know that if I don’t do my cardio before I do weights

I will not really do either.

It is in the knowing, and knowledge of our weak areas

that our chance for success comes.

Acknowledge your strengths, and be mindful of your

weak areas, and you are half way there to be successful.

Make your plan, work your plan, watch the pounds drop.

Simple right?

Not Really. What is easy to do is easy not to do.

Want it bad enough and you will do it.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

Expectations.

I hate it whenWe must decide what it is that we want, and once we do that

take the steps to accomplish it. Not any easier but clearer.

We live in an “Immediate satisfaction” society that has no patience

for planning, and organizing but even less for consistent

on-going daily work.

WE, however understand that our commitment, planning,

and consistent work will provide us the success needed to

support the next round of battles.

Gang, we know that it is not the easy but the consistency where

the success lies.

Let us keep going so that we might continue to be examples

to those observing us, those wanting to attain some of the

same success nectar. Continue to be an example.

Continue to put the work needed.

Let us all continue to make progress, daily progress.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

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Funeral.

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I do not know about you but my imagination is a

great tool for me. I imagine a counter over my head

that is keeping track of burned calories.

A funeral march for the fat that I burned,

and a band playing for the success it is

even to just show up.

Gang, use all you need and make sure that you

do not waste any of what is yours in your effort

to gain terrain at the battle of weight loss.

Day by day and decision by decision we continue to

make progress and all progress is good.

Keep on keeping on.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

Twitter: @LapBand4Men

What Is Progress???

GOALS.
I think that we can all agree how important goals are and how important it is to have an end in mind.
The problem comes when we get so caught in making a goal that we forget about progress.
Yes., we might be intent and committed to a loss of 10 pounds per month but hey 2, 5 or 7 pounds lost IS progress. It is movement in the right direction and we must celebrate because we are wining.
We want the big win. We want the glory of meeting the goal and sometimes we get frustrated when it doesn’t happen. Hey progress is progress and we must acknowledge and celebrate it. AND more important we must use it to keep us on task. progress

I did it again…….

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This being human is for the birds.

I keep screwing up and all I hear is “You are human”

Shit I want to be a perfect and awesome human.

I want to stop slipping on chocolate wrappers and

Vietnamese noodles.

Reality is that… We are humans and we will have

set backs and what we do is acknowledge and move on.

We must not stay and allow a moment to dictate over our

day or week. We acknowledge and move on.

No one died over a small pack of skittles or a bar of

Hershey’s Chocolate. (them Bastards)

It will happen and we must be prepared to deal with it.

Gang… Stay Focused Stay Successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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God Do I Need Help.

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About Champions.

champions believeEvery Day we need to re-enforce in our mind and heart

the why we are doing what we are doing.

We need to keep ever-present the dream and the goal

and with that, the confidence, strength, and believe will push us

to accomplish the little, mundane, and at times boring

steps that will transform our dreams and goals into reality.

If it is a million dollars or a certain weight it is by planning

and executing the little steps that the GOAL is reached.

Gang., we must keep putting one step in front of the other

and eventually we will reach our goal.

Believing in the possibilities I wish you all the best.

Jose G. Osuna

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Believe.

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We all have different faiths and that is ok.

While I choose not to push my faith on

anyone I do believe and my faith makes

a difference every day of my life.

Because I know that my faith pushes

me I hope that your faith be it whatever

it might be pushes you to do and be

more and better.

Use it all to make a better you.

Get after it and let us make a difference

for those important to us.

Jose G. Osuna

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Mirror, Mirror.

Oh C’mon.

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We ALL have at some point

looked at our selves on the

mirror and rolled our eyes in

serious disgust.

The thing is to make sure that

we acknowledge the moment

and we go do something to fix

the issue. If we don’t then we have

a bigger issue.

Gang the changes needed are

all possible but only if they are

important to us.

Stay focus remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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The Meds Of Our Lives

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suffered from by-polar disorder. He would say

to us all “If I start acting like all you crazies please

ask me if I took my meds” He was great.

Now back to us. If you had WLS you should be

on vitamins. If you have high cholesterol or issues

with your blood pressure you probably are on meds.

Where am I going with this? We Must Take Our Meds.

We must take our meds as prescribed.

I loved it that as the weight fell off my daily meds

count went down as well. I went from 12 and 15

pills a day to now only two and I am working on them

as well. I want out of the pill club.

Gang is we do the right things progress will happen.

A reduction of the meds we are on should be a goal

we work for.

Stay focus and remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Believe Them.

816fe731960eb7f315a48d2ee9df43b5It is hard not to notice the roll of the eyes or

lack of attention and even harder the void

looks as we try to share.

Reality is: Some people just don’t care.

They don’t care about your struggle, they

don’t care about your challenges, and they

sure as shit don’t want to hear about your

success. Why? because they hate you?

because they don’t want you to succeed?

No I feel that many a time it is because your

effort and commitment shows to them and

everyone what is possible…. If they only tried.

It is uncomfortable for some.

But I also believe… Most Just Don’t Care.

Don’t let that stop you. Don’t let that be a problem.

Just keep doing all you can to accomplish your

goals and dreams after all it is you who has to

diet, exercise, walk, take your meds… You know

the drill. Just keep on keeping on.

Jose G. Osuna

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We Are.

small gangI come here with my thoughts challenges and

ideas and I do it because I want to be part

of your journey.

You and I have set on a journey that for

better or worst is an ever lasting one.

Because of that I tell you that should

you need a support person I am here for you.

You and me., We are the small gang..

If you need me all you have to do is reach out.

Keep ON Keeping ON.

Jose G.Osuna

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The Difference Of 1/2 A Pound.

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“Just 1/2 a pound.”

We at times seem to forget the power of compounding.

Darren Hardy the publisher of Success Magazine wrote the

amazing book “The Compound Effect” a book that I always recommend

to people going through a hard time accomplishing stuff in general.

this book is quite the handbook for change and accountability.

One 1/2 of a pound is a very significant amount of progress and

if you can manage to loose it consistently you are so far ahead few

will catch up with you.

All progress is significant and all progress is good.

Do not let small steps discourage you., instead push to make those

small steps the foundation of your major changes and accomplishments.

If you want to learn more about the book from Darren Hardy

The Compound Effect follow the link to my Kit.com page

and look at that and other books that will push you past

the real and made up limitations that we all have at times.

Wishing you lots of consistency and accomplishments.

Jose G. Osuna

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On Problems.

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“Only share problems with those that can actually

do something about them.”

Therefore I seldom share my problems with

anyone. I find it does nothing, nothing at all.

I am just tired of those that say: “I am here for you”

Of those that have said that to me I am yet in my

52 years of age to have ONE., just ONE of them

actually be there and be part of solution process.

Big difference from those that actually jump in

seldom saying a word about it and getting their

hands dirty and actually helping.

Maybe it is just my experience., I HOPE.

Do not forget that the weight loss process is

very much a personal battle and while it might

be nice to have a support structure around you

expect for this to be a lonely road.

Own your challenges. Push forward full force.

Be successful so that NO ONE can ever say

that your success was because of what “they”

gave you or what you “took” from them.

Stay in the fight and you will win., maybe

not immediately but eventually.

Jose G. Osuna

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Celebration Splash

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I was trying to keep an eye out for the moment

when we reached 2500 followers so I could post

a celebration post as it was one of my goals but,

before I knew what hit me we had passed it.

So here we are at 2540+ today and still trying to

reach even more of us card-carrying members

of the most exclusive club “The WLS Club”

Thanks go out to all of you and hope to continue

providing a laugh a tear and every now and then

some good info.

What do you think of the picture? Great in more

ways than one I know 😉

By the way this is not one of my pictures but

boy is it great.

Hey celebrate with me this milestone and,

be here tomorrow for more with me and all of you.

Again Thanks.

I am focus and working on being successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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The “Diet” Factor

Diet is #1

Everything is interconnected and

diet and exercise are two pieces of the

same puzzle. One can not success if one

is neglected.

Pay attention to both and watch the pounds

fall-off.

Weight loss needs not be complicated

pay attention to the basics

Drink the water

Take your meds

Take your vitamins

Remain active and exercise regularly

Gang stay focus remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Reality of Pain.

fb_img_1445305804932For some of us the living in pain is a daily reality.

For me between the fibromyalgia or my

5L Parss Deffect or my damaged knee.

It is a reality and when trying to get help

we must add insult to the injury (pain).

My pain specialist Dr. Suttera has been

truly a God-Sent as he has worked with me

on a progressive plan that has given me

some relief.

It has been a long way of trial and error

with many meds until the right combination

was found.

Recently, however while out of state I had to

deal with the ignorance and over reach of

“Medical Professionals” who use their personal

bias to judge instead of their training to treat.

Anyway….. It was my back pain what finally

made me look for help and start on the long

road of weight loss and it has been precisely that

which has helped me the most.

I offer that if you are in pain or your blood

pressure or cholesterol are out of whack

stay with the plan. If you have a lap-band®

make use of it and the resources that should

have come with it.

Gang keep working on your own health

Stay focus and remain healthy and successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Life And Health

9b9a20f38e18d63e3f4e1ef8712a9b17As some of you know a while back I had to spend

some time in the hospital. It was after that when I

decided to go the extra mile and go through the

process of getting WLS (Weight Loss Surgery).

Gastric banding was and is in my mind the best option

for me.

We are all different and if you are considering WLS

make sure that you get all the info and choose what

you think and what your surgeon thinks is best for you.

This is a serious and important decision and you must

take it very seriously.

This works but understand that it does not works for

everyone. Get your facts. Get your Information.

Gang in the process of learning about this and any

weight loss processes make yourself available to others.

Be a friend… An educated friend and share your

knowledge and your experience. Help some one else.

OK gang let us go out and be friends true and real

friends the kind that give a hand before asked for it.

The kind that gives a coin, a bite or a hand when we

see the need.  Do not be friend like this “Friend”:

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Until Very Soon.

Jose G. Osuna

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With Me In Mind.

you are allowed to do for you

The phrase that comes to mind with this pic is:

“If it is to be it is up to me”

Other than our parents seldom will there be anyone

else who will take care of us and our needs.

Those of us who are lucky at one point or another

to find someone who will walk with us but, for the

most part and for most individuals it is up to he

or she to be a one person support group.

It is up to the individual to push and push hard

to accomplish things.

It is my opinion that there is nothing wrong

with taking care of me. I do not mean this

to say F…. all others but make sure that

we are doing and taking care of our needs

wants and self. Never at the expense of others

but always making sure we are keeping a healthy

dose of self-love.  It is necessary.

Pushing Forward together.

Jose G. Osuna

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The Fabric Of Life.

Screenshot_2015-10-17-22-27-46-1What are we made of? What is within us that

would push us up in the morning so that we

might accomplish the goals and plans that will

make our life something to be proud of.

There are challenges and they will be around

for as long as we want to accomplish and grow.

The difference is in how we confront the challenges.

We are made to succeed and we can if we

pay the price.

How much have you increased the distance

of your walks? For how much longer can you

work out? How much better do you feel?

When we pay the price we increase our stamina

and strength. Let’s do it. Let’s be better.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

Suck It Up.

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Once we decide on a plan of action the motion should only be forward and when we decided to have WLS a lot got in motion. Now, it is up to us that the motion continues and it continues forward. Follow the program It Works. Jose G. Osuna http://www.lapbandformen.com

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Spirit Of Wonder.

74a3efc5d89df235f98ce490ba730c8cOur journey is one that we must tackle

with a never ending supply of wonder.

We know that weight loss and having

WLS call it Lap Band or any of the other

great options is an important part of what

we use to make our goals a reality.

Use the tool you have at your disposal.

Work on making progress and accomplishing

those things that will make a difference for you

in this journey.

Keep the ability to be surprised and amazed.

Look at all the wonderful options that we have

at our disposal for weight loss. We are blessed

to be in this country where we have options

for what we want to eat or not. It is really not that

much more expensive to eat right and actually

feed our bodies high quality foods than it is to

go pay a visit to the King or the Clown or even

The Colonel.

Please don’t go crazy buying $9.99 bunches

of spinach but also.,  do not negate your body

the necessary nutrients that are available to us

so let’s make the best decisions we can and

continue to win on this challenge that we

have set for ourselves. Keep going at it gang.

Jose G. Osuna

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http://www.lapbandformen.com

Twitter: @LapBand4Men

Life. More Than Diets

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There is more to life than just watching others live it.

Let us not forget that life continues and that we Should

and must do our best to make every moment memorable.

Yes Dieting is very central to many of us but there are

those things that make us happy and allow us to

re-connect with the Real or Total Me/Us/I.

I share this photo of me in Charleston, SC where I had

a chance to enjoy one of my passions which is Photography.

I totally loved this trip.

I did re-gain some weight while there because I discovered

I had a passion for southern food. “Shrimp and Grits” Who Knew.

By the way if anyone of you ever, ever want to have the best

fried chicken in the world and I have had lots of fried chicken

all over but I have to take my hat off for the Fried Chicken at

(Drum Roll)  Magnolia’s Restaurant in Historic Charleston, SC

yes many claim to have a better bird but They Are Wrong.

Gang.. Do not forget to live while you are alive.

Stay focus Stay successful.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

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On Fear.

Screenshot_2015-10-26-21-27-52-1When it comes to weight loss there are always

ups and downs. It is a known fact for those of us

that have gone through Weight Loss Surgery or

the more common term “Lap Band Surgery”

that our bodies will react differently at different times.

There are times when regardless of us following

the rules to a T we do not lose an ounce and,

at times we get on the scale more in jest than

expecting any weight loss and are floored by

the number on the scale.

While at times we will be unable to follow our diet

for a variety of reasons we must ALWAYS

keep our dreams and goals in mind.

Gang it is our life and our health., let’s make

the most of it.

Weigh the food, drink the water, take your meds,

don’t forget your vitamins. Do What You Know

Is Expected Of You and the results will show up.

Let’s continue with this project we have set for us

and know that I am here as a resource should you

ever need it.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

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4th. Quarter.

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TODAY WE START THE LAST QUARTER OF THE YEAR.

HOW ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR GOALS?

GANG OUR DECISIONS ARE IMPORTANT .

IT DOES MATTER WHAT WE DO SPECIALLY

WHEN IT COMES TO OUR HEALTH.

RE VISIT YOUR GOALS AND YES START

THINKING ABOUT WHAT IT IS THAT

YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH NEXT YEAR.

NO IT IS NOT TOO SOON. WE MUST

HAVE OUR GOALS ON PAPER AND READY.

DO NOT BE LIKE THE FOOLS THAT WAIT UNTIL

DECEMBER THE 25th. TO START YOUR

PLANNING PROCESS. TAKE IT SERIOUSLY,

MAKE IT HAPPEN, LIVE BETTER.

STAY FOCUS STAY SUCCESSFUL

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

Genetics…

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Now.,  Commitment on the other hand

is a whole different story.

That is a force that will make you jump

out of bed on a cold day and get you

out on the street doing what you must.

Do not be fooled. Do not play games.

Figure out what you want. Decide how much

you really want it and get after it.

COMMIT to your dream and goals.

Gang… No One Else Will Do It For Us.

And they shouldn’t it is us and us alone

who can make a difference or make

excuses.

Stay focus stay successful.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

Knowledge VS Practice

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Something that has become clear as of late

is that there comes a time when we must

stop learning and start doing.

I have seen myself being a tremendously

prepared and educated individual being

the least active or performing person.

It is not because of a lack of knowledge

but more a lack of enough activity.

We have access to so many bloggers here

sharing so much knowledge and we are

accomplishing so little because we continue

to absorb and do little implementation.

Recently Dan Miller from 48 days to the

work you love titled his weekly blog:

“Stop Learning Start Doing”

This is our challenge gang.

It is our time to Start Doing.

Gang stay focused stay successful.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

Good foods.

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OK Gang.

While cheating is not a good practice

when it comes to weight loss I will take

any advantage I can get my hands on.

These are foods that are great and they

do help so use them, eat them and enjoy them.

Just one word of caution if you are using statins

of any kind avoid the grapefruit AND,

if you are taking coumadin avoid spinach

and the grapefruit.

Gang keep focus stay successful.

Loose the weight if that is what you are

working on get healthier if that is your

goal but all along make sure you are

enjoying the journey. It is a good one.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

WLS Options.

Different Options.

This options are serious shit.

We do not put ourselves through this

just for the heck of it.

Those of us that have gone through

Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) know that

there is a price to pay and because of it

we can and must take it seriously and

make use of it.

I have a Reliance® band and it works in as

much as I work with it.

Gang this is a tool and it must be used

in order for it to work.

Want to loose the weight with your WLS?

Follow the program it is really that easy.

Stay focused  stay successful.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

Living The Fit Way.

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The journey for those of us with a Lap Band

is a never-ending one.

We have made a commitment to live a life

that is foreign to most others.

Our journey after going through WLS

gives us a chance to learn more about us

but also about nutrition, textures, measures,

diets, good and better nutrients etc.

Use your knowledge and experience to make

your weight loss journey a more interesting one.

Do Better, Do the work and enjoy the results.

For life take your meds, drink the water,

weigh and measure your portions, take your

vitamins and chew twice as much, remain active.

Gang stay focused stay successful.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

Lettin’ Go

after a while

It is hard to do this.

From people and relationships to

habits and customs.

There are people and things we love to hate

and hate to love but we must make

sure that we do not hold on to things

and people who are having a negative

effect in our lives, goals and dreams.

We must be strong and smart enough to

see and know when to let go.

Keep looking to the future with eyes

wide open.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

True, Real Goals.

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Stop with Bull Shit Goals!

No more Lip Service!

Be true to yourself

Be about something.

We got the Lap Band and

we should be using it as the

tool that it is.

We wanted to lose the weight

We wanted to feel better

so let us make it happen.

This is one goal that is within our reach

we just need to take the next step and

pay the next instalment.

Gang we can do it and we have shown to be

committed so don’t let this one slip away.

Remain focused remain succesful.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

Strength.

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This is statement that all of us who

have had Weight Loss Surgery (WLS)

should have tattooed in our brain.

Having a Lap Band does not mean we

do not worry about what we put on our plate

and in our mouth.

We must always remember to consume

nutrient dense meals and plenty of water.

Truly we must remain vigilant of what

it is that we eat and drink because every

single calorie counts.

Gang remain focused remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

I Did!!

i did not had

Because shit happens and it happens often

we must love ourselves enough that we

keep going regardless of Fake Friends,

Flakey acquaintances and downright

Two Face People.

Our life is worth us pushing harder.

Our health needs our commitment.

Our family deserves we do better.

So Cut The Shit And Go Make Something Happen.

Let All Of Us Make Something Happen.

Remember This Is Not A Dress Rehersal

This IS YOUR LIFE.. Any questions???

Stay Focused Stay Successful.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com