Category Archives: #Lessons

On Motivation.

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Because we are all different we must find the thing that

uniquely motivates us to get out of bed, and get on

with the daily battle of the pounds.

Is it Music, passion, or just a number on the scale I don’t know

but whatever it is, you must find it and go forth with it.

Let us make an example of ourselves to those on

the sidelines and let us provide inspiration to others,

not because we are perfect or so accomplished but

because we are trying, and pushing, and not giving up.

We all need a push every now and then, so why not be

the push and example that others need and could

benefit from.

Gang Stay Focus Stay Successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Live.

better to see once

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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FITNESS.

any size.png                    Our size matters so little in comparison to the size of our commitment.

Character and commitment are the main markers we should be paying

attention to instead of most other things.

For those of us who have gone through the Lap Band procedure or any

other WLS surgery, there is a common misconception that somehow

we have taken a short-cut and that is just not true.

The managing of the Lap Band or in my case the Reliance Band

has taken so much learning and discipline that I count it as a

separate degree or certification, God knows it cost just as much.

To go through the procedure took a serious amount of commitment

and investment of time and effort.

The thing is that doing nothing will give us nothing.

Do we want results??? Then let us do something about it.

Let us do something now, right now and do not look back.

Gang Stay Focused 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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A Walk.

 

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Where have your walks taken you?

Walking is one of my favorite activities,

I enjoy taking off and then see where I end up.

This particular walk started at the touristic

malecon in Puerto Penasco, Mexico, it ended

Way the hell two colonias/neighborhoods away.

The point for me is, ten thousand steps a day

is where I like to start., from there we shall see.

My diet, my life, my work, and most everything

else seems to work better when I daily take my

long walks.

The messed up part is that at times I go long times

not taking them, and I should do better since I do

know better than that.

Gang. Whatever it is that makes things work for you

please be good to yourself and: Do It.

Want success? Do what works!

Jose G. Osuna

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On Heroes And Examples.

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Ensenada, Baja Mexico

 

 

We all have people who influence us in different ways and directions.

I would like to introduce to you Benito Juarez. This is someone whom

I was thought to admire and respect. Actually When I became a Free-Mason

I purposely joined the most conservative lodge named after him. Little did I

knew that several family members were part of this lodge. It was very nice.

My point however is that we must pay attention to what we want and also,

to those around us.. We must never forget our goals and dreams and by

keeping them ever-present we will see the opportunities to make those

dreams and goals a reality.

What are your goals?? Do the people around you know them? Let me

share something, recently I was asking about a new product and a couple of folks

within my circle of friends were using it, and immediately recommended

who I could talk to not just to purchase but to join this program and try to

sell, and market. All I had to do was ask. At 17 years old I knew I wanted to

join a lodge and I went through hell to get a sponsor when, had I asked my

circle I would have found out that my uncle was the leader of the one particular

lodge I was interested in.  Go Figure.

Gang… Take advantage of who and where you are and ask, ask others

for help and assistance. Also, Make sure that you offer help and assistance

to others, never know when you might be just the perfect resource

someone needs to take the next step on their journey.

I hope you all are having a great time and in your journey.

Stay Focused  Stay Successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Quality Of Life.

funny how

Yes it does.

The thing is that we, many a time keep around us people who

have no business being there.  People who fulfilled their

role in our lives, and who now should be on to other things.

But NO we insist on collecting people.

Gang life is a continually moving target and in order to

even try to keep up we must be ever alert to it.

We must be in constant guard with the three A’s of

Bushido in mind: Alert, Assess and Act.

Alert to what is around us.

Assess what is around us.

Act based on what is around us.

The act part is what gives most the hardest time.

We know what to do or what not to do but we many a time

choose with our inactivity.

We want it so now we must learn how to go after it.

We must learn how to remove obstacles even if they have a pulse.

It is our life, lets live it to its fullest.

Gang Stay Focus Stay successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Rumors.

fuck em

And while we leave low life people to live their

low life lives, we go forth and continue to grow,

and do more with our lives.

There is a whole big world full of possibilities for those

of us who dare to take a chance.

What are you allowing people to rob you of?

What are you giving permission to others to affect

in your life.  Refuse and do not allow others

to hold you back or keep you down.

Push forward ever harder.

Gang Lets Stay Focus So We might continue to be successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Liquid Awesome!!

liquid awesomeAnd my liquid Awesome makes me better,

and better, and better and well you know.

The funny thing is that it can do the same for us all.

You have it, they have it, WE HAVE IT.

The thing is to make use of this Liquid Awesome!!

So what the heck are we waiting for.

Let us go and be even more awesome.

Gang Stay Focused 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

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

That is my next destination.

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Chest Workout.

chest workout

And now a little big attention to the “Chestal” area.

Yes I know that Chestal is not a real word but is sounds FUNNY.

This is a basic set up and excellent in my humble opinion

example of a routine for beginners.

If you are a bit more experienced you then know how to

“Doctor” this moves and exercises to work better based

on your wants needs and experience.

With this and with all new exercises please ask help and

guidance until you can master them.

This is one routine that will send you home happy.

I have to admit that I continue to be challenged by my

Leg Day. I do it to the best of my abilities but I can not

remember a single time I actually enjoyed it. If anyone has

a routine for Leg Day that you think is great please share

because that is the one that I hear the most gripping about.

Gang keep up the good work and remember that  all that

you do for a better you, benefits you but also your friends

and family.

Jose G. Osuna

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About Support.

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I do not know what your political views are

and I am not asking.  That said, I hope that

we all can be a little smarter during the

future elections cycle and identify with

candidates that represent US.

The past presidential election left very

clear that both parties royally screwed many

of its members and that is just not right.

Let us look for the right candidates and

give them our support. Let us refuse to be

sheep, Let us think and act like Americans

first, as citizens first. If the political parties

and the politicians are able to forget about

what is best for the people and the country

we can not. Make sure you vote and support

your candidates whom-ever they might be.

As for me., Not One More Red Cent To A Political Party.

Now let us get back to the battle of the pounds.

Stay focus remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

 

 

On Big Dreams.

dream big

All things being equal doesn’t it makes sense to dream big?

It takes the same effort to dream crap than to dream championship.

Like my good friend tells me: “when it comes to the good in life

I want more., I always want more”

I guess I agree. I want more life, I want more health, I want more wealth.

I want to lose more weight, I want to feel much better.

I am ready to put my best effort to accomplish it as I know nothing

worthwhile is free.

How big are your dreams? How great your hopes.

It is up to us gang.

Let’s Go Do It.

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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A Good Bye.

 

The passing of a Friend or Friends.

Not too long I found myself at the lake of Davis Dam and

I realized that  it was going to be a bad day.

You see… My sandals that have been with me up and down the Caribbean

had seen their last day in the sun. Why is a pair of sandals so important??

Well it was a present from someone who would never again give me

even a glass of water. On top of that I have trekked up and down the

Pacific cost from South of Seattle all the way to Cabo, and the Atlantic

coast from North Carolina to the tip of Florida passing through South Carolina,

Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, California, Arizona,

Nevada, Sonora, Mexico. Sinaloa, Mexico. Baja, Mexico. Chihuahua, Mexico. St. John, VI,

Aruba, Barbados, Puerto Rico, etc, etc.,

I think you get the point.

I wish I had a Human Friend to have gone with me. None the least I will

miss my sandals.

Where have your travels taken you lately?

Let’s make life about getting better and enjoy what we have in front of us.

It is about living life to the fullest.

I gave my sandals a watery grave and went back home bare footed.,

floating on a cloud of memories. About 10 years of memories.

To Us. To Living.

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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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

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Twitter: @LapBand4Men

Funeral.

fat funeralFinally a funeral we can all celebrate.

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

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Twitter: @LapBand4Men

California In My Mind

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I have been feeling itchy feet the past couple of weeks.

Even though I am currently traveling I feel like it is not

far enough, interesting enough, good enough.

I miss California today. It is there where I can have

good Mexican food for breakfast and pick up sushi, good,

good sushi at the grocery store and then later hit the Pho

joint for dinner.

I am in a part of the country where the flavors and the traditions

are supposed to be great but I still find the food wanting.

Hot, Spicy regardless is no great achievement. (sorry)

While we have found great people in our travels food is still

below what I have found in rural areas of Mexico, Guatemala

OR Belize. Traveling through New Mexico has been challenging

for my food writing. While I have tried many a restaurant that

the locals recommend I have found ONE item I truly liked.

I am sure it is ME where the problem is and all the food is

“just amazing.”

Gang if you have a chance to get out-of-town DO IT.

Step outside and see what you can find. What you have been missing.

It is always a good thing to go out searching and exploring.

Even bad experiences are worth it in the big scheme of things.

And while you are out there keep your eyes open and see if

you can find someone to help.

Give a hand, Give a coin, Give someone

a bite to eat. Don’t wait to be asked.

Jose G. Osuna

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Scars And Story’s.

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It is not that we always make the

correct decisions but more that

we continue on our journey.

We said we would exercise DO IT.

We said we would eat right DO IT.

We committed to our meds DO IT.

We committed to drinking the water

and being more active and going the

extra mile now we must DO IT.

Simple and easy to do but also, simple

and easy not to do.

Let us not be common. Let us be

different and go for great.

We, Us, our families are worth it.

Stay focus stay successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Crossroads.

knowledge-and-ignoranceTo know how.

To know who.

To know when.

And the all important WHY.

Knowledge is the main and most important tool

right behind commitment for accomplishment.

If you find yourself at this intersection always, always

choose knowledge.

Working on being better day by day.

Jose G. Osuna

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Strength.

a person who fallsSince we will all fall “eventually”

we might as well plan on learning.

A fall, mistake or lesson is only bad

if we learn nothing from it.

We must remember that either we earn

or we learn. YES it is a win, win so don’t

let fear of failure keep you from trying.

We are on this together so if I can be

of any assistance reach out, write me at

lapbandformen@gmail.com

Gang THANKS!! We have crossed the 2575

followers mark. I am very grateful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Thoughts Of My Mother.

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Just a few years ago my Mother passed.

She was an astute and very smart person.

We had the longest conversations as we traveled

by train from the border town of Nogales all

the way to Guadalajara. She had an extensive

knowledge of Theology and baseball stats that

I am yet to find on anyone else.

She would challenge me with questions not

about religion but about God and faith.

She did not much care for any particular

religion but she was none the less a strong

believer.

Tomorrow would have been her birthday and

I find myself missing her quite a bit.

Maybe because I mentioned her a lot on my

new cook book or just because I miss her words.

We do not have all the time we want or that we

will need so in the here and now let’s do what

we can and live and try to live better every day.

Today. I pray for my mother.

Jose G. Osuna

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Rest In Peace Dona Nohemi Garcia D' Osuna

Rest In Peace Dona
Nohemi Garcia Vda. De Osuna

Opportunities.

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Is this a sunrise or a sunset?

The end or the beginning?

It is up to you, me, us.

We get at least one of this every day

and what we decide to do with it,

well it is up to us.

It is within us to decide to make it

better, worse, or pathetically the same.

So I ask you once again…

What is this???

More importantly I ask you:

What will you make of it?

Gang stay focus stay successful.

By the way this is a sunset somewhere

in the Sonoran desert in Mexico. I went

for a walk and 2 days later on my way back

I took this picture.

Jose G. Osuna

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About Believing.

champions believeI have a friend. She is one of those persons

that can inspire even the worst of cases.

She however, is unable to see in herself

all of the strength and inspiration that

she gives so many of us.

I wish I could say that I always see the

possibilities and opportunities but I have to

admit that many a time I too fall short in

noticing the good. Admiring the great.

Enjoying the amazing and forgetting the

shortcomings of those I expected SOMETHING,

ANYTHING from. After all it was my fault.,

it was I who bestowed upon them character,

compassion, values, and characteristics

they did not posses.

Go Figure.. I guess I was WRONG.

J. O.

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Mindset.

FB_IMG_1443964113944How important is Mindset?

I have learned that in the weight loss

game it is central if we want to  truly

make progress. I have also learned that

with out the proper mindset weight gain

will always be the result.

Find your Why and keep it present, that

will begin the ball rolling to obtain the

proper mindset.

Do not give up, Do not ever give up.

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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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

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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Reality Kick In The Gutttt.

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This is a picture of a while back.

It is me at the beach with the daughters

of a lady friend. The little one Savannah

reminded me on that day why I needed to lose

weight on a hurry. Gang., I could barely keep up

with her and the reason is clear as you look at the

picture.  Between health, economic and other issues

I had once again ballooned in weight and could

hardly do anything.

Things have changed some and next time I will

be better prepared for her.

Reasons. We all have them and we also have

excuses so figure out what is important to you

and go forward with it.

Exercising and dieting are not things that happen

naturally or organically. You have to effect change in

your schedule and routine in order to make it happen.

So I now ask you: How important is this for you?

Your actions not your words will show your commitment.

Working on a better tomorrow see you then.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

Funny Fact On People.

Funny how people

The moment that someone decides to stand outside

of the circle there is always someone to try and drag him

or her right back in.

I have noticed that with weight loss is even worst than

with money or even relationships.

People do not take kindly of friends loosing the pounds.

The first criticism comes as a direct attack of your diet

which ever diet it happens to be.

Then if you dare have any success get ready for the

attack on your appearance. It seems like immediately after

you loose a pound or two you become the living image

of the walking dead or at least that is what folks will tell you.

Remain focus and centered and keep doing what you must

to get to your desired goal.

It is not for them., it is for you.

For continuing the process I salute you all.

Jose G. Osuna

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On Problems.

28bc85d31deead30e25ce610a05cf5c8The one thing that I have learned in life is:

“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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This Or That

This or that, that or this.

Diet exercise, exercise diet

Many a time due to our life and

the pressures we go through every day

we find ourselves trying to do the

Diet Or Exercise balancing act.

What to do and when.

Time limitations and other people’s

demands on our schedules that at

times push OUR priorities to the bottom.

We have to find a way and figure out

how to make it happen.

We must keep our health, goals and plans

ever-present otherwise Shit Won’t Get Done.

We are important and must act accordingly.

Go for a walk, make it to the gym, watch the food,

Drink the water, take the pills and do not forget

to take the vitamins.

Gang stay focus remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Travel Walks.

This is Charlston, SC

A great place to go for walks

and take pictures.

There is no rule that says

you have to walk in boring places.

I do not travel so I can walk but,

I totally enjoy walking after I made

a trip to wherever I happen to go.

Once we have committed to our

walk or our work-outs or whatever

it is that we do in order to stay healthy

or loose AND keep the pounds off we must

do it as we said we would.

Stay with it and see the results.

We know that most of this things are

easy to do but are also easy not to do.

We must stay focus in order to remain successful

Jose G. Osuna

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Surprise!!!

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Has it happen to you?

As you cruise down the road of life

feeling that you have it all under control

when suddenly Whamooo there is life

throwing you a curveball.

It happens when we suddenly look at

the number on the scale and we get

a bit of a reality check.  OR

when we look at our bank balance only

to find that we have way too much month

at the end of the money. Anyway.

Surprises are just a breath away so we

must prepare in as much as we can for

those moments and take the teeth out

of their bite. NO we can not stop them

but we can prepare ourselves for them.

I do not know you personally but this I

can tall you about you:

You know what your situation is and

you know what your needs and wants are.

You know what your strengths are and also

your weakness so Deal With It. Deal With You.

Gang take care of business take care of you.

Stay Focus Remain Successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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What Says Success To You?

measuring-tapeAs you look at your life

What says success to you??

Is it a number on the scale or the size

of your jeans or the money on your wallet

or the balance of your bank account???

We all measure success in different ways

and there is a why to it. And there is no

wrong way if you have truly identified

what it is that is truly important to you.

May I suggest there is a better way for

you, me and everyone to have more

“Success”.

And that is to move from important

to meaningful. From relevant to

significant.

Figure out what is important to you

and double down on it.  Then……

Make a difference and bring someone

along with you. Go out and help someone.

Support someone, help someone,

give someone a coin or a bite of food

before they have to ask. Be present

and be relevant.

Gang stay focus and remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Best Arm Exercises.

As we all know weight loss is not just about Diet.

We must add the activity, exercise, water and sleep.

I enjoy weight lifting (not leg day) and I found this

information board from the guys at Decibel.com

and it is a very good one.  Take a look and see if this

is something that could potentially work for you.

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Gang stay focus and remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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No Magic Here!

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Any magic if there is any

happens only at the end of a workout session.

Healthy happens only at the end of good

solid choices.

Sexy abs exist only when proper workouts

are mastered and performed consistency.

I guess what I am trying to say is that

all of those goals we want have a price and

it is up to us to decide if we will pay it or not.

A good life is worth it so I hope you make a

commitment to a proper diet and work on

your workouts. Make it happen gang.

Stay focus remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Perspective

1d77597d45817ec0e08b0bacc8ab560aMaybe working out for 10 minutes

truly is not enough.

Maybe walking from the livingroom to the

kitchen is just not enough.

Maybe  thinking that your Cheetos are low carb

is not a reality.

Shit!!!! Stop fooling yourself and make a commitment,

Try at least to do the right things.

Dieting and working out works!!! Got it??

Gang Please, Please stay focus so that you can

remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Hustle.

Screenshot_20170624-152332This is the state of mind that

will always produce the right results.

This works in business and it will

work for weight loss as well.

MIndset makes a world of difference

to those that want significant change.

The only one thing that comes

somewhat close is ANGER.

I know it because that was my main

fuel for many a day.

big results at a rather big price

I choose “Driven” rather than angry.

Gang stay Driven remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Live And Learn

when you succeedWe can not earn or learn

unless we are living and trying new

things and working on life.

The process of loosing weight

teaches us how our bodies work

we learn of what works and what

does not and by learning we

can adjust and grow.

Our failures teach us about our

shortcomings but also about our

strengths and values.

It sucks.. It really suck when we fail

at anything. I hate to lose or fail

but those experiences have done

more for my growth than most other

experiences.

Never learn to lose but never be afraid

to try something new, something

different.

Be brave and remain focus.

Jose G. Osuna

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Life Lessons

Screenshot_20170415-054026.jpgLife would be so easy but so boring if everything

We wanted was just “right there”.

Part of the human experience is the fact

that we have to learn, grow and do better.

Do not let your mistakes and failures keep

you from the great possibility that awaits

those that choose to pursue life to it’s fullest.

I have had a lot and I have had nothing.

I have been given nothing and also given a lot.

I have done a lot and I have let go.

I guess what I am trying to say is that

I have lived.

I have chosen to do more and better

not because I am more and better but

precisely because I am not and I want to be.

Whatever your past know that today,

tomorrow morning you can start again

or you can just push and do even more

Right here, right now.

Gang stay focus remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Homeless I Was.

Screenshot_20170413-093602.jpgActually I was Homeless three times.

I allowed the same person to have so much

control over my life that I ended on the street

three times. YES that was a high level of STUPID

on my part.

But the process was not wasted on me.

The hope is that eventually after an X amount of

mistakes and bumps on the head you finally see

the light and say “Fuck This” and you take the

lesson learned and move on.

Different circumstances but same concept is with

weight loss. Even for those of us with a LapBand®

we still can and do screw up and it is up to us

to learn the lesson and improve from there.

Shit if Pasta Alfredo has kicked your ass four times

do you think is time to avoid it?? Or in my case I kept

losing the battle to Hot Fresh French Bread Loaf at

Wal-Mart, guess what? I had to change shopping hours.

Butter Pecan Ice cream has always been able to bring

me to my knees so guess what I literally avoid the

frozen section when shopping and since I try to eat fresh

it has somewhat worked.

Don’t waste the lessons so keep going and pushing

keep focus and stay successful.

By the way the last time that I ended homeless

this person actually tried to stab me with my

very own very sharp chef knife.

Jose G. Osuna

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Attitude.

screenshot_20170126-083141The one thing we can control is our attitude. It has been said

by many before us from Napoleon Hill, Zig Ziglar to so many others.

I have noticed that when my attitude is poor all kinds of SHIT

goes crazy. Just yesterday I misplaced my very expensive

remote control, mp3 player, camera, computer, scanner, etc.,

also call my Galaxy 6 cell phone. I do not call it a cell phone

because I do not have a cell plan attached to it. It is everything

but a phone but I digress., I misplaced it and I was going crazy

looking for it and that made me late for an appointment.

As I was beginning to rush and feel pressured and frustrated

I had to stop and make a re-adjustment of my attitude.

I immediately noticed as I did that my whole body relaxed and

I just accepted that I would be late and that it was ok.

Had I not done that I counted three times where I would have

endangered myself had I been trying to make up time.

No I am not saying that it is ok to be late but when stuff goes

wrong we must stop and consider.

Gang as we go on with our lives and learn how to improve

in even one small part of it please try to share your findings,

your wins as small as they might be. Find someone whom

you can help, guide or just be a friend to. Do not wait for

people to ask. If you can help, make a difference DO IT.

Be A Friend.

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 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

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

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