Lil Break.


adele keep calm
I am just posting this for my own pleasure.

I hope you too have something that makes you

feel good just by looking at it.

Adele is what does it for me. I can listen to her songs

for hours. Truly enjoyed her performance at

The Royal Albert Hall. Amazing.

Anyway gang let’s get together again tomorrow.

Keep smiling and looking for what will make you happy.

Jose G. Osuna

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Quality Of Life.

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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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Live Life Fully.

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I love and enjoy photography.

Reading the message in the photo made me

think of taking photos with film, we get one chance

and we best not waste it because it is gone.

In some ways it is the same with life, opportunities

and adventure come and if we are not aware

the chance is gone.

Weight loss is also like that. We make many

small decisions and if we are not aware it is easy

to mess up. My mother told me many a time:

“Nothing is as easy as being mediocre”

I ask you not to be mediocre. I hope my efforts

keep me from being mediocre.

Gang. Stay focus and remain successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Choose Your Pain.

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Truly, on this one there are two and only two pains.

Which one will you choose? Which one will I choose?

Life is intent on providing us with choices, and what we do with them

is up to us as individuals.

I know and know that I know I want more and better, but

at times I too have lost the battle to the blankets,

dessert was too pretty to pass and…… Here we are or

should I say here I am.

I am constantly making progress but at times that weak

little boy within me wants to rebel and do sh…. stuff he is

not supposed to.

Anyway gang when that happens we must immediately re commit

to our goals and get back in step with things.

Gang Stay Focus Stay Successful.

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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On Fakes

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I would add more but not needed.

Keep your eyes open gang.

ALWAYS.

Stay Focus Stay successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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The Real.

DSC_0061What is hot?  What is fast?

What is stylish? What is the it thing?

The answer is: It depends.

The same thing happens when it comes

to us. To diet, weight loss, appearance, etc.

It is about what is right for US. What is

appropriate and adequate for us.

Don’t let the flashy or trendy affect the process

you have delineated for yourself.

Keep it up and have an impact on your world.

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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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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On Life And Living.

 

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There is so much in life. There is more than just seeing others live theirs.

I see this pic and it makes me smile as I see two of the things that I

actually have a passion for in life. A nice good watch and a great camera.

Lately, I have made so much of my life about my health and

weight loss. Because of my extreme circumstances I have had to

 put lots of living on the back burner. Now am trying to catch up

with myself. Yes, health and fitness are very, very important, but living

and enjoying the other aspects of life is also very important.

It is great how we human beings are able to compartmentalize our

life. Yes I want to be healthy but I want someone to share it with.

Yes I want to live longer but I want someone relevant by my side.

I want more. I want more. I want more!

Do you want more? Because if you do let me tell you that

balance is the base for it all. It is not just this or just that,

it is “AND”. Yes a small word but an important one.

Here it is to us. The nuts that hope AND want for more.

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.

On Self Love

Why we do what we do? I had to learn that while it was ok to continue to give to others and of my self., I had to find love to and for myself. It is not an egotistical journey but an adventure of discovery and self realization. I celebrate a pound lost or a size reduced. I am happy for an inch and happy for a ounce. I am happy to be doing better. Celebrate you progress. Because I am sure you will agree that not going back is progress in and of it self. Staying at the same weight for a long time is an issue but from one week to the next it just means that you were able to deal with cravings and temptations. Just Do Not Go Backwards. OK gang today as always I wish you all the best of the best. Jose G. Osuna www.lapbandformen.com

Why we do what we do?
I had to learn that while it was ok to continue to give to others and of my self., I had to find love to and for myself.
It is not an egotistical journey but an adventure of discovery and self-realization.
I celebrate a pound lost or a size reduced. I am happy for an inch and happy for an ounce.
I am happy to be doing better.
Celebrate you progress. Because I am sure you will agree that not going back is progress in and of it self.
Staying at the same weight for a long time is an issue but from one week to the next it just means that you were able to deal with cravings and temptations. Just Do Not Go Backwards.
OK gang today as always I wish you all the best of the best.
Jose G. Osuna
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What Am I?

consistent andWhat we do we must do first and foremost for ourselves.

This is a competition within us. We are trying to be better than

we were yesterday. Yes the fruit of our work and efforts will result

in benefits for our family and loved ones but we must keep

in the words of the great Stephen Covey:

” We must keep the main thing., the main thing.”

With that in mind we move forward in creating the best

version of ourselves possible.

Stronger, healthier, better.

Jose G. Osuna

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True Friends.

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This is my Ferret. His name is “Beast”
Beast became ill. Beast is unable for the most part to procure food and water for himself even if it is placed in close proximity. I have to puree his food as he is unable to deal with it on his own.
He became ill very suddenly and it kills me to see him unable to move. I have a background in health care (human) and I try to keep him going. I do the range in motion with him. I give him baths as often as he allows. You see ferrets have a strong distinctive smell to them but are very peculiar and clean in their habits. I know that he does not like to be dirty. I am so glad that he has a true friend like me and NOT like those I thought were my friends. He would have been ignored and abandoned as soon as he became sick and unable to be as expected.  Anyway I just wanted to introduce him to the world. You know he was the best hunter, Most playful, Good wrestler. A real catch. I hope he will get better. Please gang keep The Beast in your thoughts and I wish you all the fortune of having True and Real Friends.

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This was a great deal for me. He lives by that towel but in months I have not seen him drink water on his own. He is so stinking cute.

I re post this to let you all know that The beast is now fully recovered and up to all his behaviours of the past. I love watching him run around and continue to be great. As I was playing with him today I came to tears of joy. If only our friends would always stand beside us. A coin, a bite, a word of support, a promise kept.

Never forget gang look for friends but start by being a true friend.

Jose G. Osuna

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What We Want To Be.

Weight loss is so much more than the way we look., it is also the way we feel and the way that we are perceived not just by others but by us as well.
We each have an idea an image of who we are and what we look like under the perfect circumstances but, we know that the perfect circumstances are seldom present.
Does that means that we settle or that we give up? No! it means that we continue to work at it and maintain the goal and the dream alive. We do this with our daily work and the image ever-present in our minds and hearts.
We fight with the tools and weapons that we each have at our disposal. We use the fork at the table and our legs in our walks. Exercise and diet. Patience and understanding. We use the knowledge that others have and so freely give to us by reading and acting on what other bloggers share.
I am so grateful to all of you that read what I write and the blogs that I follow. It reminds me that I am not alone and that in the end and in different ways we are not alone. We are all in this together.
I wish we could track the pounds that we are all loosing. Pound by pound we are making an ever-increasing dent on the mountain of pounds in front of us.
I thank you and wish all the success that our hard work deserves.
We are doing it.
Keep up the good work and throw yourself at it. Today. Tomorrow. Always.

We are not losers unless we quit. There are no losers here.

Jose G. Osuna

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A Fun Project

As I have expessed before I have a deep

Love for photography.

Attached find a challenge that was presented

by Lulabelle Blog some time ago and, if you are

of the clicking inclination give it a try and see

just how much satisfaction you would get from

compleeting it

I share with you all of my love of photography

and hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.

Go have some fun with this

Jose G. Osuna

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Unique US.

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You. Me. Them.

We are all unique. And because of that, much thanks should be given.

A sea of sameness would be the ultimate boring trap.

It is our uniqueness that makes it nice and interesting.

I like it when I amicably compare myself to others, as it always ends up in laughter and at times some comedic fun.

I may not be as tall, or funny, or my hair as great compared to him/her.

Or my weight loss program, may be better than his but a joke compared to hers.

It is not only ok, but actually great to be different or unique.

However you wish to see it.

All I know is: I am happy with me.

Where are you on this?

Share a laugh or ten.

Jose G. Osuna

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Doing More.

do moreThe possibilities are endless.

Actually the only limit in our way is the

amount of work we do or don’t.

I see this picture and I see months

and months of work and determination.

This person made himself special in

equal relation to his commitment and

fundamental desire for more and better.

We all have the ability just not the commitment.

So I ask you both male and female readers

Why not us? I know I do not look like that.

There’s the challenge.

So now what? How about you?

Gang stay focus remain successful

Jose G. Osuna

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Do What You Must.

17964299181_4c4b70ecc7_nIt is not about what others do or say

It is about what we do or say specially to

ourselves.

Gang… No one will do for us what we

don’t do for ourselves.

Day by day, decision by decision.

and progress is made.

Let’s continue to make progress.

Let’s continue to build the best version

of us we can make.

Jose G. Osuna

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The Impact Of Other’s In Our Life.

be alergic to negative peopleIt is incredible the impact that at times other people around us have in our life.

We can not choose our family but I tell you if someone from your family brings

you down it is time for you to choose just how much time you spend with him/her.

If you have a friend whom you love but is poisoning your efforts it is time for you to

love from a distance., a safe distance.

Many will say “I will help you” “I will support you” “I am here for you” and they will.,

until you actually need them. Then the diarrhea of excuses happens.

Choose the people around you. Your life, dreams and hopes are way too important.

Find and associate with persons who bring value to your life.

Jose G. Osuna

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RESILIENCE.

Always AlwaysWanting what we love and loving what we want

is a sure way to improve in our Resilience.

We all know that life is imperfect and we know

just as well that things are not going to be just

how we want them to be for the most part.

It is acknowledging that and deciding to push thru

that makes us better every day.

Not better than others just better than we were

just yesterday.

There is no such thing as a small change or a

little improvement. Better is better regardless of degree.

When Sh…tuff happens push harder.

When things don’t go as you want them., try again.

When you are not getting the results you want., Refocus.

Do what you must but do not give up.

Gang we are worth it.

Let’s go for it.

Jose G. Osuna

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Centered Approach.

different-diet-cartoonBecause each of us is so different

we must figure out what works for us.

By not having a centered approach

we can miss out on the opportunity

to find the ONE thing that actually

could be a game changer.

I made it clear that my approach was

low carb, high protein, low sodium

and low-fat diet and the reason is

very simple to me: It Works For Me.

This was not about fancy advertisement

or a good-looking person on TV. I tried

many of the other diets and none of them

did it for me. This one did. NOW!! I am NOT

telling you to do the same but, what I am

telling you is that you should look and work on

finding the one that works for YOU.

I have purposely not used diet or product

names because I do not want you to assume

quality or efficiency on any of them. I want

for you to go and try so you can find on your own

the right one. POINTER  It all starts with you.

Figure you out and you will win.

YOU are worth it so please stay with it.

Jose G. Osuna

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Regardless.

Always AlwaysThe inherent imperfection of being human.

We hope too much, We love too much.

We expect too much, We want too much.

We give too much, We push too much.

And some times we and those around us

fall short of what is expected.

Maybe it is just me.

The reality is that we all must be

honest, realists, sensible specially when

it comes to planning our activities.

We must at all times keep the main thing

the main thing as Mr. Covey told us.

Let’s keep those things that are relevant to us

on the front burner and continue to push.

Our health and goals are worth it.

Let’s make it happen.

Keep Working Today On A Better Tomorrow.

Jose G. Osuna

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Life And It’s Pleasures.

be in loveYou Know That Moment When:

You get on the scale and smile.

Get those jeans from the back of the closet

and they just feel and look like you remember.

Get the thumbs up from your Doctor.

And even more important when you see

“That” look in your significant other’s eyes.

Yes life is good.

Hey we have the power and the opportunity

to make it happen and to have those

experiences that will change and define

our tomorrows.

WLS is an amazing tool and we have it OR

are thinking about getting it.

Use It. Change Your Life.

All the success to you in this and everything.

Jose G. Osuna

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Inspiration.

 definition of hellIn Case we needed more inspiration.

The thought of this happening scared the

sleep out of my eyes for two nights.

How frightening to realize that we have failed

to use all of the options life had for us.

Let’s do the best we can now and always.

Jose G. Osuna

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Crap.

crapEating clean does not mean going all crazy

but there are basic items that we all know

we must avoid.

This is the bet acronym I could find to

show this.

Keep it simple, keep it real.

Jose G. Osuna

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Ok., Time to laugh a bit.

Breaking newsToday we laugh.

I am happy and excited as my weight continues to drop

so celebrate with me today and tomorrow I will share with

you all what my coach hit me with now.

Jose G. Osuna

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TO US!!

to us.I like this pic so much.

There is very little to add to something as good as this.

Let’s add our personal touch by doing it.

Let’s kick some flab.

Jose G. Osuna

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Seattle

Seattle., One would be hard pressed to find a better

city to go for a walk. Hell just navigating the market

was a workout. I enjoy this city so much. there is

a lot to enjoy  there. One thing that threw me off

was the fact that smoking regulations are very strict

but everywhere I turned there was people smoking

pot. No I Do Not Have A Problem With People Indulging

but they would give dirty looks to people trying to enjoy

a cigi. Go Figure.

The weather was so great and I enjoyed my walks

and took plenty of pictures that I shared at the time.

I did enjoy some good clam shower but it was not

the best by any measure. Now the ambiance, the

ambiance was so great. I can’t wait for the next trip

there and hopefully it will be soon.

I have a plan for the perfect walk already.

Gang as we start another year do not forget to

make some plans to go somewhere new and interesting

and make sure there is something good to eat.

Stay alive, live lively.

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 “Friends”

20150117_093219Hello Gang.

I want to introduce you to “Peter”

Peter is my ferret., he is also my one ferret

support and cheering group.

He is always there. When I pull the scale out

he climbs on it first as if asking me

“How are we doing today”

He then looks at me and gets off.

As some of you know I have been dealing

with health issues and Peter seems to

know when my pain is at it’s worst which

it’s often and he just lays there at my feet.

This little guy has shown me what loyalty

looks like. He makes no promises., he just

shows up.

He is my therapy on four legs.

I am grateful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Monday, Monday.

all you need is a monday.What are the characteristics of true change?

What is it that makes us from one day to

the other decide that we have had enough?

What is it that makes it possible to say:

No more, Never again.

For me it was a lengthy stay in the Hospital.

What did it for you? And,

If you have not had your epiphany yet think

What will it take.

I hope no one else has my experience of

looking up at several Doctors baffled about

my condition clearly not knowing what to do next.

Gang it is not easy but it is not complicated either.

It is Monday. Let’s get back to basics.

Drink the water, Measure your portions,

Increase your activity, Take your meds.

Go to the support groups, Take your vitamins.

Really it is easy to do but as Mr. Jim Rohn

would say:”what is easy to do is also easy not to do”

Be weird, let’s all be weird and let’s be doers.

Carpe Diem! or Carpe The Monday!

Let’s work today on a better tomorrow.

Jose G. Osuna

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The Walk.

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Morning Walk In Rocky Point, Mexico             Photo By: Jose G. Osuna

 

The walk we take when we choose to follow

a wellness path is a lonely one but, it is a

worthy one. Look around you and see how many

of those close to you are fit, energetic and bringing

their A game.

I have recently moved and in my previous town

and at my last job I ever had I met a lot of people

who literally  hated the city and their jobs yet

did nothing to change their circumstances.

I tried for months to have some join me at the gym

and sadly NOT A ONE DID.

I offered to mentor and share of my entrepreneurial

activities and offered to share of my real estate

experiences but again NOT A ONE TOOK A SERIOUS

INTEREST. As I said I have since moved and when I

go back to visit or for my doctors appointments

I still see the unhappy and the unsatisfied not doing

a thing to change their environment.

Gang as we push for more and better I believe it is

a good thing to try and bring some with us but I

do not think it is our job to DRAG anyone to better

health and better circumstances.

Keep your life, health and circumstances

front and center and continue your journey

to more and better.

Stay focus stay successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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Live By Design.

imagesA442FFYRWhat does our life says about us?

What are we leaving behind?

How many are we helping?

Who’s life are we changing?

And yet again I say to you:

Life is about more than just loosing

the pounds. Life is about the impact

we can have on others.

Are we inspiring? Is there someone

out there making his life better

because of the example or effort

that we are putting in our life?

What does our life and decisions

say about you, me, us.

Gang. Live fully.

Stay focused stay successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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The Persuit Of…..

I hate it whenReality is that those things that are worth it

require work and commitment not to mention

consistency.

How bad do we want it?

How hard are we willing to work for it?

I want more and I want better how ’bout you.

If we want it we must remain focused

and then and only then we will become successful.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

A Helping Hand

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If we are lucky we have someone like that

taking an interest in us.

It does not always happen but every now

and then we get really lucky and it does happen.

If you do not have someone like that in your life

make sure to be that person for someone and

see the impact a true committed friend can have

on someone’s life.

Gang being present and active in the life of those

that matter to us is a way to love and serve.

Do not cut yourself short.

Stay focused stay successful

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

The Art Of Friendship.

 

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“Relationship” is not limited to only intimate, paternal, etc.,

Friendship is also a relationship. Friendship is also something

that needs to be nurtured, supported, encouraged.

When true friendship is present the need for words is

lessened or it should be. If a friend says I am thirsty do

we wait for them to say give me a glass of water? NO!

We reach out and give them a glass of water.

If a friend expresses a need or want and it is within our

power to help, assist or in someway aid we do it or at least

I would do it as I have done in the past.

We at times have expectations… Hopes I might call them.

But again I am reminded that the size of my frustrations

is equal to the size of my expectations.

Where I am going with this is that if we are able to help

and support someone let’s just do it.

If we can let’s make a difference because we do not

know at times how far a gesture can go.

We do not know how much of a need there is for a touch,

a coin or a piece of bread.

We do things for strangers; good things imagine what we

would do for our friends those we care for.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

A Reminder…

04d079b70ee67499d52d8a1b27a52efaWhen we need a reality check for our weight loss efforts.

I used to think ” I only have lost 5 pounds” then I

had a chance to see this and I was so happy.

Gang as we look at this picture imagine carrying 5, 10, 15 and

even 20 or more pounds of fat and think of the

effect this has within our body in our joints, bones,

muscles and backs.

Every little bit we lose helps and makes a difference.

As if we needed another reason to lose the weight.

I both hate and love this picture. Yet it helps me

as it provides inspiration and reasons to remain focus.

Gang again I ask you to Remain Focused And Remain Successful.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

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Motivated??

dont wait to feel motivated

Yes. It would be nice if we would feel motivated

but it is not necessary.

What we need to be is committed!

Few things will work as well as being committed.

The ability to see goals accomplished is noticed more

in people of commitments.

For those of us with WLS we have already shown that

we are committed so now we need to get off our

ass and go do it.

Easy? No… But very doable.

Gang let us get motivated, let’s get committed and

let’s do what we must and need to reach our goals.

Motivation It Does A Body Good.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

Consequences

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It is not what we say but what we do that makes

a difference in life.

Many can talk up a storm but are unable to get out of bed

to go for a walk. Others even when given a free gym

membership are unable to do something for their health

and well being.

Nothing we can do to change others perspective and

inability to work on affecting change in their health and life.

So what do we do you ask…. Well….. We let them be.

And go straight to the gym or for our walk or for whatever it is

that we are working on to keep us healthy and strong.

Let people enjoy their choices and lets allow ourselves to

enjoy ours. We do not say “I have to work out” no what we

say is: “I get to work out” Big difference specially when

fully and totally committed to a new way of living.

Gang Stay Focus Stay Successful.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

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The Season.

20120602_163445_resizedThe weather is changing.

I find myself nostalgic and missing my home

in Mexico. This picture was taken there

a while back., sitting on the balcony.

I am not there right now. Wish I was.

I went for my walk today and for the first time

I required a jacket. A sure sign that I will

need to be mindful about food as we approach

the season of the year when many of us do

the most damage to our plans and goals.

Gang. Our journey is not one where we have to

deny ourselves of everything we love to eat.

We must however start with a plan and a clear

and honest idea of what is going to happen.

I will on one day have mashed potatoes. I know this

and I know what day that will be. So before I sit

at that table I will force my self to drink two (2)

glasses of water and then and only then I will

confront the potatoes.

I have a plan. Maybe dumb and silly for some

but this will work for me.

During the season I will eat pumpkin pie, turkey,

gravy, etc. And I will enjoy it.. A Lot.

I miss Rocky Point, Mexico So Very Much.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

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Next Step!!

6 w'sOK. As I told you all my weight loss program

is working well and, while I have lots of training

and education in cooking and nutrition I have

to admit here that the main reason my success has

been these consistent and sustainable has been by far

the constant presence of my coach.

While our agreement was geared towards health

and weight loss we had to make some changes

to reflect the new scope we were heading towards.

I like to share and even though I have written a lot

I do not fancy myself a writer., even so I have been

published and have continued to work on my writing

specially in the field of cooking.

As my coach has been evaluating my progress she has

as kept track of my time utilization and project planning

that has given her a big picture of what I am up to and

what are some of my plans, ideas and goals.

Here would be a good place for me to tell you all that

I have not been employed since August the 31st 2011.

I call myself an entrepreneur and it has been

through Coaching and Real Estate that I have been

making a living.

My dream and phantom goal has been to dedicate more

time to my writing and it is here where my coach has

provided me with the “External View” and has help me

to find the time and inspiration to go after my goal.

I am at this point not only blogging daily but I am also

writing no less than 600 words per day Monday to Saturday

with a projected new book every month.

And, by the first day of next month I will up it to no less

than 1000 words per day with a projected two (2) books

per month. Very aggressive goals but that is what

happens when you obtain the help and guidance

needed to accomplish clear goals.

Gang. Where are you with your Goals and Dreams?

I am a coach and would love and opportunity to

be part of your success. I would do a very reduced

price series for anyone that approaches me from

our tribe here on word press.

I have been doing career and job coaching for

many years and I would gladly refer you to my

health and weight management coach should

you want some of the same results I am getting.

As always gang I wish you all the success you deserve

and I am here should you have any questions.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.josegosuna.com     http://www.lapbandformen.com

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