Category Archives: #Family

The making of ourselves.

I am going to make

We all come to a point where we must make

some decisions and changes that will have

an impact on the rest of our lives.

Most of the times those decisions come with

challenges and adjustments, we all have the

family member that is happy and content with

the life they are living., that is ok for them but

since we want more and better, we just became

the odd-ball of the family. Do not let that stop you.

Do not let the challenges make you settle for less

than what you are capable of. Keep at it.

stay focus and remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Feeding the soul.

cooking with love

We must love ourselves enough to take the time

to take care of ourselves and those we care about.

We can show and share love with the meals we cook.

In order to take care of others we must take care of

ourselves. In order to accomplish our hopes and dreams

we must take care of our bodies first.

A meal might not seem so important, but those of us

working on losing the weight, regaining our health,

it is very important. It is center in our day-to-day.

Weight loss is never easy so we must take every single

opportunity that presents itself to make a difference,

even a small difference is important.

Do not forget: Every meal counts. Every calorie counts.

Jose G. Osuna

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Cooking. The Other Art.

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For those of us with a passion for cooking,

and the creation of great meals for us and

our loved ones, the term chef carries weight,

carries passion and a responsibility to the whites.

Those of us with the passion, and a desire to gain

control over our weight it becomes even more

important, and an intrinsic part of our day-to-day.

The knowledge to make a meal low carb, low salt,

paleo, or whatever the current “trend” is makes a

world of difference.

I personally know  that the knowledge has helped

me and others with the battle of the pounds.

I guess my suggestion is: Learn as much as you can

and use it. For the longest time I used to cook once

a week, for the whole week. It helped me stay on track

and I enjoyed that day creating good, tasty, flavorful,

nutritious meals within my diet limitations. My diet

for many years has been: Low fat, Low sodium,

Low carb meals. I really enjoyed grilling meats and

vegetables for my meals.  I also made at least two different

soups enough for 4 meals at least.

Cooking, good cooking is a pleasure. Learn and

take your skills for a spin.

Stay focus remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Add Some Living.

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No Clue what you did this weekend, but

I hope you did something worth talking about.

Do not forget that while we are working on

loosing weight and getting healthier, there is a big

amazing world out there, and that we have a life to live.

The purpose of being healthier, and lighter, and stronger

is so we can live longer, better lives. Wile working for

that goal do not forget to do some living.

It is Monday. Start planning some living.

Jose G. Osuna

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Arguments.

cbbf6440767dc265dc50892a55e1c212When it comes to arguing about diets

please, please don’t.

There are arguments for all the Diets

and all the programs out there, BUT

the moment that results begin to show…

Every body wants to know what it is

that you are doing.

Forget about it all and just do your thing.

Take care of you and commit to your program.

Just Do Your Thing.  Be Successful.

Stay focus.

Jose G. Osuna

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Every Now And Then.

IMG_1102While I am all for going forth and taking

any and all the necessary extra steps, I also

believe that we should take any breaks and stops

needed for us to remain sane and centered.

To be successful full effort and commitment

should be put forth but attention should be paid

so we do not destroy by over-doing.

Take a break every now and then.

Go somewhere and enjoy something.

To me there is no better place than the beach,

and no better time than sunset. Talk about a magic

cleansing moment. Perspective I guess.

Gang figure out what works for you and

and use it for your growth.

Jose G. Osuna

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Where have your walks taken you?

 

DSC_0013Where have your walks taken you?

I went for a long walk in Yuma, AZ.

This is the Colorado River, and at the end

of that bridge is California.

What a great day that was.

So great that keeping our exercise

commitments can also reward us by

taking us to great places and get us in touch

not just with our selves, but also with nature

and other kindred spirits.

Keeping our commitments makes us stronger

physically and also in character.

Gang, keep your word always to others but

specially to your self.

Push hard for those that depend on you but

push harder for yourself.

Make a difference for others but specially

make a difference for yourself.

Stay focus and remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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DNA the history of us.

DNA MAPThis is the picture that my DNA paints.

I have to say it is nothing like I was expecting

based on what my family shared. Not good or bad

just unexpected.

This picture as extensive in time and depth is

but a tiny part of what me, you, us are.

The day to day life we construct tells more

about us than any DNA test could. What is the

fiber of our character, what are the values we

live-by, how important family and friends are.

And there is so much more. Here we talk about

weight loss and health a lot but at the same time

I make it a point to acknowledge life and living.

Regardless of where we came from the fact remains

that we are trying to effect change and by making

better choices we might live longer, healthier lives.

Gang, stay focus and remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Happy Fathers Day.

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For many years my father wore a baseball cap

that read: “Everybody is a legend in their own mind”

The thing is that, it was in English and he spoke no

English that I knew of.  Yet he always had an explanation

as to the meaning of it. It was: “expect nothing but do everything

then you will be able to make your own life, your own future.”

He was not an educated person as it refers to school education

but he had survived some of the toughest times in the history

of Mexico. He was never in debt as he never borough for anything.

He never had less than two jobs, yet he always had time for family.

And he was ever-present for all that mattered when it was about

home and family. Never knew how he did it, but he did.

From him I learned that: “The size of my frustrations was equal

to the size of my expectations.” I also learned that it was up to me

to get and have anything I wanted. I had my first business venture

when I was 8 going on 9 years old and I have never forgotten the

lessons I learned then.  He never did care about the way he looked

even though he always looked good and well put together. I learned

how great it felt to accomplish and obtain things that we cared about.

Not a perfect man by any-means but a great man all the same.

All I can hope for is that someday my kids will feel that way about me.

Happy Fathers Day to you all that have kids and a family to take care of.

HAPPY FATHERS DAY.

Jose G. Osuna

 

 

 

A Little Help Please.

DSC_0372This is our ferret ‘Peter”

Here you can see him exploring the

ocean and the beach in Rocky Point, Mexico.

He is the oldest of our ferrets, and he has

fallen ill. This has affected our whole family,

and as we have done before with one other

of our ferrets, we are taking as much care

of him as we can.

I would like to ask of you to please send

good thoughts, prayers and good energy

his way. Our whole family would be most

grateful.  Thanks.

Jose G. Osuna

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Celebration.

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YES!! I am happy to report that

Peter the Ferret has reached his

goal weight of 3.5 Pounds.

It took us a while for him to lose

8 Ounces.

Now I on the other hand, am still struggling

with my weight loss. Back to Peter now.

Just joking. Weight loss as we all know

is a challenge at its easiest. No matter ,

we do not stop, we keep trying,

we keep doing it.

That friends, is the only way

to do it and truly make a difference.

Stay focus and remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Very, Very Personal Post.

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If for just an instant God would forget that I am but a puppet of time and would bestow

upon me the gift of a chunk of life., I would use that time fully.

Probably, I wouldn’t say all that I think but I would definitely think about all that I say.

I would give value to things not because of what they are worth but because of what they mean.

I would sleep very little but I would dream more. I understand that for every minute we close our eyes

we lose sixty seconds of light.

I would walk while others stop, wake up while others still sleep.

If God would give me a chunk of life, I would dress modestly, lay face up to the sun uncovering

not just my body but also my soul.

To men I would show how wrong they are in thinking they stop falling in love when the grow old

without knowing that they grow old when they quit falling in love.

To a kid I would give wings but let him learn to fly on his own.

To old folks I would share that Death doesn’t arrive with old age but with abandonment.

So much I have learned from men.

I have learned that everyone wants to live a top the mountain not knowing that true happiness

comes in the challenge of the climb.

I have learned that when a newborn squeezes  with his tiny hand his father’s finger

he is trapped forever.

I have learned that a man only has the right to look down on another man when he is

helping him stand up again.

It has been so many things I have learned from all of you but really it will not be of much

use because when I am placed in that big suitcase I will already be dying.

Try to say always what you feel and do always what you feel deep inside your heart.

If I knew that today would be the last time that I will see you sleep, I would embrace you tightly

and pray to God  to allow me and be the  guardian of your soul.

If I knew this would be the last minutes I would see you I would tell you ” I Love You”

And don’t assume foolishly that you knew already.

There is always another tomorrow and life gives us another chance to mend things.

But if I am wrong and today is all we have left I would like to tell you “I Love You and I will never forget you”.

Tomorrow is not assured to anyone, old, young. Today could be the last time you see those you love.

Because of that: Wait no more. Do it today because if tomorrow never comes you surely will lament

the day that you did not take the time for a smile, an embrace, a kiss, the day when you were so busy to grant one last wish.

Keep those you love close to you, tell them to their ear how much you need them. Love them and treat them well.

Take time to say “I am sorry”, “Forgive me”, “Please”, “Thanks” and all the loving words that you know.

No one will ever remember you for your secret noble thoughts. Ask God the strength and wisdom to express them.

finally, Show your friends and loved ones just how much they matter to you.

Figure it out.

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I found this picture by accident and it made me smile.

Just to be clear it is not one of mine.

Few things make me as happy as when I see one of

my kids or someone important to me with a camera

on their hands.

My father was in love of the still image and even though

he never actually did push it further he did get joy of

taking a pic and then sharing them with anyone who

happen to be near by.

I love photography and even though I have had some

success with it I find that there is so much still that I

have to discover and learn.

Gang. We are all different creatures and the things that

inspire us are different. Please, Please look deeply within

and get after it. If you are here you have thoughts of loosing

weight as I and so many others have. But, but there is more,

more to all of us and it would be a shame for “IT” for that

thing or things that are unique for us to go to waste and be

lost because we were not willing to pay the price.

I will not ever say that it will be easy because those things

that are worth it never are easy. But it will be worth it and that

I can say to you with not a single doubt.

Keep the desire to lose the weight but look more and deeply

at you and go for it. Go make it happen.

Jose G. Osuna

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Victories And More.

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I love it when the scale shows numbers I like.

I like the extra energy.

I like to pull out clothes I had not been able

to wear in a while.

but something that others can’t see

but I feel is that peaceful feeling of

wellbeing, health, strength, and yes

a bit of extra passion.  I do not need the scale

to tell me or show me.

It is not just what we see that we

need to pay attention to. It is also

how and what we feel inside.

Gang stay focus and enjoy what you

have earned. Health, strength, stamina,

endurance, passion, and extra days.

Jose G. Osuna

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Walking and life lessons.

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In the middle of the desert between the I-10 and

the I-8 there sits the testing grounds for the military.

This was a great walk and an amazing opportunity

for a class for my kids whom I was home schooling

at the time. It was great to teach them hands on

about physics, projectile trajectory and also about

patriotism. Yes.. I consider myself a patriot even

though I was actually born in Mexico.

There is so much to be proud and grateful in this

my adopted country.

I wish those of us in the US could learn how to care

more for the country and a little less about our

own and very personal political views be them what

they might be.

Gang keep looking forward and pushing for your

dreams and goals.

Jose G. Osuna

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I need to travel.

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Even though I go on short trips

today I find myself longing for a

long trip. Many miles, many days.

This picture of me was taken somewhere

in historic Charleston, SC.

Great weather, great food, good drinks.

Our lives are about more than just work or

paying the bills or losing the weight.

Life is about living it some.

This photo safari had me walking several

miles and taking many pictures.

Great times, great memories.

Go out and make some memories of

your own. Put some miles under your feet

and eat some amazing meals.

If you have a significant other just imagine

the impact this could have in your relationship.

Keep moving, doing and experiencing more.

Jose G. Osuna

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Going For A Walk.

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Taking a walk by the ocean

is one of my favorite ways to think

or clear my mind. This picture I took

at the malecon (no clue how to translate

that word to English)  in Puerto Peñasco,

Sonora. Mexico. This is the place that as

of late I call home. I love the ex-pat life even

though I was actually born in Mexico.

It is great to live a life that allows us to

do what we love and be able to enjoy the

little things that give us happiness.

Gang we all have a side hustle that can

afford us a few of the little luxuries or

pleasures of life. If you are interested in

finding what is or could be your side

hustle let me recommend the book:

“Side Hustle” by my very good friend

Chris Guillebeau. He is also the author

of: “The $100 Start Up” which is also

pretty darn great. You may or may not

have an interest. Me… I want to enjoy more

while doing less and less. I have not worked

for anyone since August the 31st of 2011

when my position as General Manager

was eliminated. I love to travel and go

where I want when I want well… It is

as Master Card would say…… priceless

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Why not? Why not be positive.

Why not go the extra mile for someone else.

Why not do just a little more.

Why not expect more from yourself.

Why not remember that we live in this

the greatest country in the world.

Why not dream big.

Why not accomplish big.

So I ask you Why not?

and Why not you?

Jose G. Osuna

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Thinking Of Nassau.

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This picture was taken in Nassau

on my last trip there. Today my toes

feel frozen and I find myself  wishing

with all my heart I was there.

I am sure my wife will get a kick from

this pic. I had been there before but she

had not and she had an amazing time.

We are at a time of the year when many

make goals and plans and me being one

that has traveled extensively have one

humble piece of advice for you all.

Put it in your plans. Make it a goal

and get some miles behind you and

some stamps on your passport.

This are memories that remain

and it is all worth it.

I wish I was feeling the breeze in

San Juan. Feeling the sun in Barbados.

Having a beer in Charleston. Eating

Sea Ray in Puerto Penasco or ceviche in

Mazatlan. Notice the pattern??? Warm,

very warm places.

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Anyway gang…. Get after it.

Plan some travel and enjoy.

Please, please share some pics

with us all.

Jose G. Osuna

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Have You Ever???

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Every now and then this thought

comes to mind.

For the most part I feel proud for

those things I have survived like:

being homeless, unemployed, broke,

rich, loved, hated, abandoned, betrayed,

alone, married, divorced, screwed, imprisoned,

left behind and so much more.

I am glad I am here, alive and still pushing

forward in trying to do and be better.

Grateful for my kids those here and those

elsewhere and for my wife and her

simingly endless patience towards me.

For those that left. For those that betrayed,

abandoned, I have just one thing to say

to you:                   Nothing.

Jose G. Osuna

Relationships.

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We all want and need love and support.

We all want someone not just to love and

support us but also to understand us.

I have people who have understood my

political views or reasons and I have

had those that have loved me but,

the hardest has always been to have

people understand and support my

weight loss efforts. Don’t know if this

is only me and my experience but it is

a true and real fact.

I say to you: Do not let the fact that others

do not understand or support your efforts

stop you from following you wishes and

desire for more and better quality of life.

Keep pushing and continue to look at those

things that work for you and keep on keeping on.

Remain focus and successful.

Jose G. Osuna

Adding Activity

20150530_14_58_52_071_44DDA265With the family at Hoover Dam.

Spend the day walking through the

maze that is below decks and you got

yourself a workout.

So much to see and so much to do

and the thing is that all of this does not

have to interfere with our daily routine,

Park a little bit farther at the mall.

Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

Walk a little bit faster and if you are

going on an outing where maybe you will

not find healthy or adequate food and

snack choices well pack a meal or a snack

or whatever will keep you going.

My secret stash in my camera bag is:

Roasted peanuts, Raw almonds, and beef

jerky. On a day long outing I throw a couple

of low carb shakes and maybe a couple of

hard-boiled eggs in the ice chest.

All of this are simple, easy things to do.

Gang stay focus remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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be silly

One of the best and biggest blessings

is to have a partner that every day

makes us be grateful to have them

in our world.

Many a Frog we must kiss

before our prince or princess appears.

I wish I would have been better at that

part of the process as I screwed up time

and time again. So much pain for all

involved. But in the end when it happens

all that is well worth it.

If you have not found that person yet

do not worry you are not done yet.

And if you had found it and then

messed up you better back track in

a hurry and fix it.

Regardless of where you are on this

I wish you the best on this and everything

else in your life.

Jose G. Osuna

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Medicine, Therapy

24dd3d98cd4ab1f9217bf1887394b83aI love my Doctor.

It keeps me sane and boy do I need it.

It provides the therapy I need so

when I get home I can be human again.

This holistic guru of mine allows

for me to show as a dad to my kids

instead of an asshole dictator.

Taking this time makes me the

husband my wife deserves and that

I want to be.

Gang we must do what we should

in order to be that person our family

Deserves.

Jose G. Osuna

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Found It!!

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Finally found the Coca Cola Bottle

with my name.

It was on a bill-board in Tijuana, Mexico

We had a great trip and while exploring lost

there it was just waiting for me.

We had been looking or one for a long time

and could not find it.

I know it might sound silly to some but

in the way we live it is important because

my wife, kids and I live life in our own terms.

We go get lost on purpose and explore away.

Yes keeping the weight loss in mind but

at the same time enjoying life and all of

the little things that come our way.

Life is good but then again life is

what we make of it.

Gang stay focus and remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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I Want To Go And Do…

i want to be around

What is it that you see when you

look back at your life??

I see a level of activity that try as

I might I will never get back and

I hate it. I miss my crazy travel

and my late nights and extra early

mornings. I miss going places

carrying two or three cameras

and an ice chest of cold drinks

I miss the up and adam feeling

and doing more crazy stuff.

I still wake up at 5 every day

I still try to do what I love.

I still hope someday my wife

will get up with me and join me

but that is a “Never Will Happen”

Oh Well….

Stay active keep moving.

Jose G. Osuna

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The Love Of Click!!

I got the love of the still image from my father.

He carried a camera and in the later part of his

life he carried a tape recorder as well.

There are many a picture left that he took

of the family and it makes me realize just

how much happiness it brought him.

I know that there are two pictures in particular

that always put a simile on my face.

One is of my younger sister and myself

on the back of an old Chevy truck eating an

ice cream cone. The other is a picture of me

sitting by a fountain. Both pictures are Black

and white and remind me principally of my

father who has moved on but also of a different

time in life where the mortgage, weight loss and

many other things were not a problem… To Me.

Find something you love and enjoy it as you

continue to work on your goals and dreams.

Jose G. Osuna

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Sunset.

What is more beautiful a sunset on the

desert or a sunset by the ocean???

I think both are magnificent but what

makes the biggest difference is the company.

A good friend or a loved one OR if we

are truly lucky a “loved one”.

those are experiences never to be forgotten.

Make sure you are creating memories and

sharing experiences with your loved ones.

Go ahead and make a difference.

Jose G. Osuna

Admiration.

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I admire this lady so very much.

It reminds me of the many strong

kick you in the ass women that I have

met and had the luck to call friends.

I specially admire my wife Amy who

after lots of set back was able to step up,

push forward and hit it outside of the

park by getting through nursing school

while caring on her own for 4 boys.

Lots of respect and admiration for my girl.

She has written a series of books to help, guide

and generally lend a hand to single parents

her books are not a money making enterprise

it truly is an effort to help and serve. You can get

her books for just a few cents please support her

as she works to support others.

Take a look at her books in Amazon:

Author Amythest Osuna

Hey Single parents

Jose G. Osuna

Places To Go

DSC_0503.JPGSo how is the weather on your side of the world?

Is there a place that you would like to go to?

Mexico is our first choice but there are many

others that we like and would like to go to.

I still think that Barbados is the most

AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL

place in the world and I can not wait till I go back.

It seems Hawaii will be first but truly that is NOT

my option or decision.  But I digress..

We all have dreams, wants and hopes and I would

like to have you please bring those things to the

front and center and start planning. Start thinking

of ways you can make those dreams and hopes a

great reality.

I am so glad that I was able to go to Canada, The Caribbean,

Cuba, Guatemala, Belize, and every state both in Mexico

and the United States. It has made me a different person.

Yes I want to lose weight and I do want to be healthy

but also I want for my life to say something about who

I am and what I have done.

We have the ability to make a difference in the lives of

many others if we just stop thinking and acting like we

are isolated islands.

I truly dislike the term “Giving Back” I have taken SHIT

from anyone but I choose to give. I want to give but

I am not giving back.  Do not feel guilty for your

success and ride it as hard as you can and give and

help others from a position of strength and power.

No one can give from an empty cup.

Gang keep pushing forward while you

stay focus and remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Living, Living Good.

DSCN4772.JPGJust steps from here is the very BEST fried Chicken.

Just step from here is an amazing bar.

Just steps from here are some of the best fried oysters.

Just steps from here is the amazing art gallery of

Peter ONeill a man whose art is after my own heart.

You want Sushi it is waiting just around the corner

and, if you want rather large frozen alcoholic drinks

guess what?? it is just around the corner as well.

As you can see there is more than enough reasons

to visit this place.  Charleston, SC.

And let me tell you there is more, much more.

Why am I telling you this?? Well it is almost the

end of the year and as you make your plans for 2017

you should absolutely add some living to those plans.

Yes, make sure your weight loss and work out plans are front and center

but do not forget the purpose of being healthy is to

enjoy a longer and more vibrant life.

Gang, Go Do Something. Go Do Some Living.

Stay focus stay successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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The Texture Of My Xmas.

Some Christmas’s ago My mother passed on

Since them my favorite holiday of the year

has changed some. I am still happy and enjoy

the taste and smell and colors of Christmas

but the texture has changed.

Now I feel the harsh reality of the loss of my mother.

Now I feel the empty space she has left behind her.

I feel the cold void that her personality and attitude

left after her passing.  Nothing can replace that.

I love christmas regardless but I miss my mother

terribly.  Today as I bask on my memories I hurt and

find solace in the many memories and special

moments. She was not perfect…. She was just Mom.

Merry Christmas   Feliz Navidad.

Jose G. Osuna

Dona Nohemi.

Rest In Peace Dona Nohemi Garcia D’ Osuna

On Angels.

fb_img_1432183623672What makes you do what you do?

What inspires you to keep working

on your weight loss and exercise program?

I do it for myself yes but I also do it

for my family and my ferrets.

We own three Ferrets

Peter, Rascal and The Bear.

Yes we have Three four-legged kids and

Three two-legged kids and every day

they give me/us reasons to keep on with

our plans and goals.

I do not know what your reasons are but

I hope you know and are clear on your “Why”

because once that is clear the “HOW” becomes

easier.

We are on the last leg of the year so I hope your

goals and plans for 2016 have been successful

and I hope that you have your goals and plans

for the year 2017 set and ready to go.

We can not hit a target that does not exists.

Gang Stay focus stay successful.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com        Twitter:   @LapBand4Men

XMAS.

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This Iguana got what I want for Xmas

A pair of white Chuck Taylors.

This Iguana has good taste

OK gang time for  those lists to come out again.

I have sent my list by certified mail to

Santa at the North Pole and I have asked

for a pair of White Chuck Taylors and

a box of Earl Gray Tea. Since he did not deliver

my date with Adele last Christmas season I fully

expect for him to deliver this year.

Gang all joking aside do not forget to show

those that you love how important and

relevant they are and not only during the

holiday season but all the time. We do not know

when our last day will be so make every single

one count.

I hope and pray this holiday season finds

you happy and content and if you have not yet

written you letter to the Jolly Big Guy in red please

remind him of my Chuck Taylors.

Have a blessed life.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com       Twitter:  @LapBand4Men

Don’t Be Afraid.

fb_img_1446070058182Because many times in life for many

reasons we put others and other things

ahead of us it is great when we get a chance

do a re-take or grab a re-do.

If you have the chance gang do your thing.

I have to say while I have been extremely

blessed and lucky in that I have lived and

done a lot of what I want and wanted but

even that being what it is… There were many

things I did not had a chance to do because

I put priorities imposed on me by being a parent

sometimes a husband and at times a family member

until I started cutting ties and making changes.

I cut a lot of my relatives from my circle and

I trimmed my friends tree.

By doing that I have traveled a lot., actually

I do not know of any member of my direct family who

has traveled as much as I have.

I do not know of any of my relatives who is or was

a serial entrepreneur as I am. I do not know of any

of my siblings who has been part of as many things

as I have and all of that came about after I released

my self from the perceived and very real chains that

were holding me.

Please understand that my changes and my decisions

DID NOT MADE ME BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE

BUT IT SURE MADE A BETTER JOSE OF ME.

Gang if you get a chance free yourself.

Gang if you have a chance re make yourself.

Gang… Stay focus stay successful.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com           Twitter:  @LapBand4Men

Addictions

Photography.

Yes it is this addictive.

This is one of my favorite activities.

Find something that you are passionate

about and add it to you daily life.

We are more than just weight loss.

What is it that you would love doing

for the rest of your life even if no one would

pay you a cent for doing it.

Live Gang. Live Fully.

Jose G. Osuna

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http://www.lapbandformen.com      Twitter:   @LapBand4Men

Wasted Time.

equalizerThat said why waste another minute

on those that walk out of your life

or those you got out of your life?

Our peace of mind and the work on

the future us is way too important

to waste so STOP IT!!!

Concentrate on what is a head and

work you ass off to make it happen.

Why look back? You are not planning

on going back there are you?

Gang remain focused and you will

remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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http://www.lapbandformen.com     Twitter: @LapBand4Men

True Relationship.

_20160621_114410It is rare and not at all a common thing

to find, to have a good supportive and

nurturing relationship.

Relationship implies a two way street.

While I, myself have had countless

failures in this area I was also blessed

to have found and been able to enjoy

my relationship with my now wife

Amy. This gives me a never before

opportunity to live and enjoy a simbiotic

raltionship that both feeds and nurtures

both of us. Our shortcommings made

less by the conection and joining of

strenghts. Our good and positive traits

highlated by the acceptance and contribution

of that our better half

I have since my encounter with this rare

and magical unicorn of a great woman

done and been to places that never did

I thought I would or could.

That whole Hawaii trip is still something

I am working on. I do not have ANY INTEREST

in going there. Sorry there seems to be not

a thing there for me but against every single

fiver in her body she ate crab, shrimp, lobster

and some other sea cratures with me so

I think this argument I am luckily going

to loose.

Hawaii…. Yes she wants it and she is going

to get it.

I am lucky. I found not only my equal but

my better half. She is half my brain

both my left and right arm and the best

of me I never knew I had.

Gang I hope you are ever as lucky as I am.

Stay focused stay successful.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

Things I Love.

 

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I really love reading and I really love my ferrets.

This little one looks just like our smallest one.

We call him “Rascal” he is so small and loving.

There are things that are important to us and

we must continually make them part of our

daily living.

Every morning as I write and I write 6 days

a week I am joined by the crunching and munching

of my ferrets. They are so grateful for the attention

and the fact that I feed them and give them water.

They are my four-legged kids.

I own them but I do not take them for granted.

What is it that you have in your world that

you must continually keep present and center

in your days. I don’t know but I tell you it is great

to have the loyalty and support of those that

really matter.

Do not waste your time on those that promised

to be there and were not. Just erase them from

your life and go on because you have those that

actually were there and those, those we must

take care of. I am so grateful of my wife.

I am so grateful that even as my many short

comings threaten our relationship and life

together she was there, every moment,

every day, ALWAYS THERE.

Others promised but their words were

just that words.

Anyway gang let us get back to work

let us work on us and those that are close

and present in our world.

Stay focus stay successful.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

A Little Living.

This is a pic of me and my lovely wife Amythest and  here

we are in Rosarito Beach in Baja Mexico playing:

“Beach Bumms”

Introducing my wife to Baja was a lovely mistake

as it was out of our first trip there that the idea of

relocating to Mexico came about.

This move is one that would increase our quality

of living and reduce our living expenses.

OPTIONS gang is what it is all about.

When we live our life on purpose we get to enjoy

and create more for us and those important to us.

I am or fancy me an entrepreneur and while I do not

imply that being an entrepreneur is the only way

it sure as heck provides more options and freedom.

Whatever it is that you do if planned  and acted on

purpose will provide you with the opportunity to enjoy

more and better of life.

Gang whatever your path remain focus stay successful.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

Track Record.

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Good track record even after……

Shit who cares I am alive and kicking it

Enjoying another day designed to make

me and my family a better tomorrow.

Who cares of all the shitty things, time

and people that are no more.

Let us make today count gang.

Today is here and here we are

Let’s Kill It.

Stay focus stay succesful.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

HAWAII On The Horizon.

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I have just been told that

I am going to Hawaii

For two weeks.

I never thought I would even go

now  I am going for two weeks.

Go Figure.

HEY!!!!!

Celebration time.

By the way this is all my wife’s Amy’s

idea and project. All I can say is:

Yes Dear.

Really looking forward to this I am

sure she has a whole plan even though

she has not given me any information at all.

I won’t ask.

Babe Thanks and I love you.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

Time…

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It feels like I had been looking forever for

someone who loved books, reading and writing

as much as I do and it seems as well that  I

had been kissing frogs and being a frog for what

seemed like an eternity then.,

My wife Amythest and I found one another under less

than perfect circumstances.

I am so lucky for having found a Princess who

was hiding under a frog disguise. Can’t blame her

after learning of her past life and experiences.

It took some time but in the process we learned

about one another and found that the things

that were similar were more and more

important than the ones we differ on.

So important to have someone who shares

some of those things that are important and

central to our lives. No we do not want a

carbon copy of ourselves but there are things

that are just so important to share.

Religious values, health habits, life commitments,

self respect, love of life and family.

It makes a world of difference when you have

someone who actually wants to be part of things

rather than have to be dragged to things.

To my brave and adventurous wife Amy I say: Hang On Babe, We have just started.

Gang keep your goals ever present and do not

forget to stay focused and stay successful.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

Inspiration.

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From the moment I first saw this picture of

E. B. White I truly felt it moving into my mind

and into my heart.

This image is a representation of what writing is for me

what I hope writing will make of me.

My wife is a writer and we find that for us

even though we write for others it is always

best when we are and write alone.

This blog post is a perfect example as I am

writing this before 5:00 am while the family is

still sleeping and all I can hear is the munching

and crunching of my ferrets as they have

a morning snack.

Writing like exercising is an activity that works

better when planned so gang make sure

that you have a plan and that you are

sticking to your plan.

By the way my wife is a way better writer

than I am but, but she can not bench press as

much as I can same with writing we are all different.

By The Way…

If you are or know a single parent please

share with them my wife’s series on that

topic. She has created a great resource library

that covers from how to save money to how to

deal with day care and obtaining health insurance.

Her e-books and materials can be found @ Amazon.

The series is

“Hey Single Parent” By  my lovely

wife Amythest Osuna

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One More Day.

12573055_1670384316554249_115915324551681073_nAnd still PISSING the hell out

of MY haters.

Enjoying each and every day.

thankful for my wife Amy who

makes every day an amazing adventure.

Breathing the air off of The Sea Of Cortez

and that of The Pacific Ocean.

Amazing that even with all the

challenges., life is so Freaking Great.

Thank God for unanswered prayers

and the gift of my reality, my life,

my boys and my ALWAYS.

All in all I am thankful to God

for continuously giving me the one

and only thing I ever ask for myself: PEACE.

As long as it is not “Rest In Peace“

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com