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Gratitude.


always something to be happy about

I hope you are all ready for Turkey Day.

Easily the day when we are most likely to over do it with the eating

and the drinking so let’s be aware of what goes into our pay-hole.

Gang It is The Sunday prior to Thanks Giving Day and there is something

always to be grateful and thankful for. I am grateful for the opportunity

I have to share with each and every one of you and I thank you.

Please know that you all will be in the prayers of this imperfect believer.

All the best to you and yours today and always.

Have A Great Thanks Giving Day.

Jose G. Osuna

www.lapbandformen.com     Instagram.com/LapBand4Men

A NASTY REMINDER.

Wow! I have heard that a picture is worth a thousand words. How many calories is this picture worth? We should take a look at this when we are having second thoughts about our diet, our exercise, our walk or run and all those little things we do in trying to loose the weight. Until the next one and in the mean time keep up the good work. Jose G. Osuna www.lapbandformen.com

Wow!
I have heard that a picture is worth a thousand words. How many calories is this picture worth?
We should take a look at this when we are having second thoughts about our diet, our exercise, our walk, our run, and all those little things we do in trying to lose the weight.
Until the next one and in the mean time keep up the good work.
Jose G. Osuna
http://www.lapbandformen.com

Gift To Yourself.

 

Make your life what you want by making

the right choices.

From what we eat to where we work.

Who we socialize with to where we vacation.

All of our choices have an impact in our life.

Let’s choose better. Let’s make it count.

Let’s give ourselves the gift of more, better, healthier,

richer, stronger, BETTER.

All the best to you and yours.

Jose G. Osuna

#lapbandformen     #lapband

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
http://www.lapbandformen.com   #lapband   #lapbandformen

Eventually Good Things Come.

GOOD THINGS COME TO

I am happy to report that the last of my writing works is now finalized, approved, published and for sale at Amazon.
The first of a series of works on diverse topics ranging from food and cooking to life and living and I even tried to write about relationships but being that I am no expert on that department I quickly changed my mind and changed course.

Anyway…. My titles “El Sabor De Mi Mexico.” The Flavor Of My Mexico and “Sonoran Style Soups” By Yours Truly Jose G. Osuna has seen the light of day. This is a collection of original and authentic Salsa’s and soups made with nothing but fresh ingredients for those of us trying the whole “Clean Eating” but full of flavor for those looking for original flavors and textures.

It should have been done a long time ago but so many challenges got in the way health, geography, economical, worst health, etc., Regardless that was then and this is now. I hope you would please take a look at it and I welcome any ideas, criticism, opinions, improvements in particular just keep it original and authentic.

I am grate-full. I am so grate-full.

Jose G. Osuna

always something to be happy about

It is Friday., Now What?

work for itIt is FRIDAY.

Gang.. The work does not stop because of the weekend.

Stay focused and continue to do the right things even add something new.

Adding even a little activity every day compounds the calories burned.

Drinking more water helps with the expulsion of impurities.

Starting a new routine would get you out of a rut.

Let’s not lower our guard even for a moment as we know that

we are fighting an enemy that never stops.

Much success to you and all those important to you.

Jose G. Osuna

#lapband     #lapbandformen

Enjoying The Process.

keep cookingI had a visit with my Coach.

She pissed me off by being right once again.

She reminded me of the part I took in re-gaining almost

a hundred pounds yes that is 100 pounds.

She tells me “you did not just trip and fell a top 100 pounds worth

of fat and food., it was an active choice of putting in your mouth.,

more food than you should have.”

“It was not something that happened in a day or two so stick to

the program day in and day out and you will see the progress”

She is right and I know it I am just not the most patient of guys

and I hate being told what to do (I am sure I am the only one.).

But the fact remains that with her help I have already

lost several pounds and did it faster.

She is helping me reconnect with my passion for cooking and

using better techniques and better ingredients that will in the

long run help me maintain my weight loss.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

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It Is Friday.

bad workout

It is Friday.

As you look at the week that is ending today

how do you feel? Did you drink the water? Did you take your vitamins?

Did you go for your walk or run? Did you do your workout?

Did you measured your portions?

If you did GREAT!  But if you didn’t no sweat

We get to start today and do better…. You know the drill

Measure you portions, drink the water, stay active, workout,

take your meds and vitamins,

STAY FOCUSED REMAIN FOCUSED

Why? Because you deserve it.

Now drop and give me twenty!!!!!

Just kidding 🙂

We know better., let’s do the right things.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com    `

kit.com/LapBand4Men    twitter.com/LapBand4Men

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

lapbandformen.com     #Lapbandformen

Twitter.com/LapBand4Men      #lap band for men

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The Evil Monday!

Today is a new begining monday

On Monday’s and other necessary evils.

We all know that for a new start every day

is a good day.

I like Monday’s… Yes I said it. I like Monday’s.

It is a clean slate with endless possibilities and

I want to take a shot at it. I want to do what others

do not because I want what others can’t have.

Be weird with me. Let’s make it count.

This day and every day is a great chance for a

fresh start or a new goal.

Happy Monday to you all and do not forget

to drink the water, measure the food, increase the

activity, take the meds and do not forget the

vitamins. All of this is part of the picture.

Keep it present, make a difference.

Please if this serves you or entertain you

share the love and post it to any of the

Media services below. I thank you.

Jose G. Osuna

lapbandformen.com     #lapbandformen

#lap band for men     Instagram.com/LapBand4Men

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

lapbandformen.com      #lapbandformen

instagram.com/LapBand4Men

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On Cravings… The Bastards.

Cravings are real and we need to be able to control them. I do not know about you all but I am Steam Rice Challenged. I see steamed rice and butter and salt are always the first thing on my mind. Here is an attachement with some help for us. I hope it is of use to you. As always all the best to you all. Jose G Osuna www.lapbandformen.com

Cravings are real and we need to be able to control them.
I do not know about you all but I am Steam Rice Challenged. I see steamed rice and butter and salt are always the first thing on my mind.
Here is an attachement with some help for us.
I hope it is of use to you.
As always all the best to you all.
Jose G Osuna
http://www.lapbandformen.com

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Basic No More.

you cant do grat things with average peopleWho wants to live a basic life?

For those of us on this race we know that we

are trying to live life to the fullest and

the least of our thoughts is to have a

better today and tomorrow than our

yesterdays.

It is clear that weight loss helps improves

the quality of life.

I have all this dreams and desires that I want

to see come to pass and because

I might  or not have the time and health

I want to make the most of every day.

Keep the basics in mind every day

measure your portions, drink the water,

increase the activity, plan your exercise.

We know what we need to do so now let’s

go and do it.

Gang let’s make every day count.

Jose G. Osuna

lapbandformen.com     #lapbandformen

instagram.com/LapBand4Men     Twitter.com/LapBand4Men

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My Challenge.

new lap band picAs some of you know I have been dealing with a dislodged

band for quite a bit of time.

I have tried to work around the challenge that this is but I know

that having the ability to eat with out the limiting that the band

provides has been key to my weight re-gain.

Part of my process now is to go back to eating the smaller

portions as the program delineates but it is here where I can feel

the difference that the band makes. A portion that would have made

me feel full with the band properly attached does not have the same

effect without it. I end up feeling hungry and not satisfied wanting

more to eat.

This post is just to advise you that not following the guidelines can

create a situation where you lose all the benefits of the band.

That extra portion or those carbonated beverages are just not

worth it. I know I am living with it.

Jose G. Osuna

lapbandformen.com       #lapbandformen

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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

http://www.lapbandformen.com      #lapbandformen

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The Attack Of The Cravings!!!!

Cravings are real and we need to be able to control them. I do not know about you all but I am Steam Rice Challenged. I see steamed rice and butter and salt are always the first thing on my mind. Here is an attachment with some help for us. I hope it is of use to you. As always all the best to you all. Jose G Osuna www.lapbandformen.com

Cravings are real and we need to be able to control them.
I do not know about you all but I am Steam Rice Challenged. I see steamed rice and butter and salt are always the first thing on my mind.
Here is an attachment with some help for us.
I hope it is of use to you.
As always all the best to you all.
Jose G Osuna

Make Time

i do not have timeI am yet to find someone who has enough time.

Those of us with a Lap Band know that if we want to

make great gains on our weight loss adding activity

will make a great difference.

Make the time to exercise, make the time to plan your meals

make the time to plan your shopping trips so

when you get home you have the high nutrient items

that will support your efforts.

Go the extra steps and get the big results.

Gang let’s continue to work on doing better.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com       kit.com/lapbandformen

Instagram.com/LapBand4Men      Twitter.com/LapBand4Men

Think Bacon

bacon at the endThe Pain / Pleasure Principle

There has to be a reward., yes we want to lose the weight and be healthy

but we also like to eat.

Very few things would not taste better with a little bacon

so while this picture is intended to be a laugh it also

exemplifies the fact that we should reward ourselves.

I reward myself with a new pair of walking shoes or

a meal that is not part of my regular meal plan and, and

if I am really, really good I get a pair of white low Chuck Taylors.

Figure out what it is that motivates you and use it to your advantage.

Food, shoes, dessert, etc., figure it out and enjoy it.

Keep on keeping on gang.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com     kit.com/lapbandformen

twitter.com/LapBand4Men     Instagram.com/lapband4men

DECISION.

critical decisionPUSH PAST THE PAIN!!

IT IS THOSE EXTRA REPS, THE EXTRA STEPS THAT CAN

THE DIFFERENCE EVERY SINGLE TIME.

MY MOTHER SAID TO ME “THE ONLY THING EASIER THAN QUITTING

IS BEING MEDIOCRE”

I KNOW THAT THAT IS NOT YOU AND IT IS NOT ME.

REMEMBER NOT EASY BUT VERY DOABLE.

KEEP IT UP GANG.

JOSE G. OSUNA

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

Decide., Just Decide.

DECIDEAn amazing quote from a controversial man.

Regardless.. Words have power and this quote

is a lot more than the man who said it.

DECIDE, Take action, DO something.

Realize that being afraid of something

is not the end but the beginning of something.

Deciding that we want something that bad

and going after it wholeheartedly.

There are so many unknowns and

just so much out there for us to do.

When was the last time you went out

on a romantic date with someone new?

I am unable to remember.

When was the last time you tried a

new dish or prepared a new salad?

What was the most exciting breakfast food

you have had in the last month? Year?

When was the last time you actually got excited

about a new pair of shoes, tie or dress?

We are creatures of habits and knowing that

we must try to step out of the routine and

keep our meals, workouts, interactions and

YES our life exciting. Interesting.

We have one life and it is short

at is longest. We are working on our

health, weight, diet, longevity well let’s

make it count. Let’s enjoy this life of ours.

I don’t know what would do it for you but

for me a long ride on a motorcycle would

be as good as therapy eating chocolate cake.

Find one or ten things that excite you and

go do one or two or all of them.

Go live. Go enjoy.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

Zero Calorie Food.

zero callWe are entering to the highest calorie consumption part of the year.

Every single decision we make matters event he little ones and having a plan always helps.

This list is by no means all-inclusive but it is a great place to start.

Keep this items in mind as you go trough the land fill of temptations that will for sure pop up.

This is a good time to go back to basics like: Drink plenty of water, have six small meals,

if you have the lap band increase your protein consumption, have healthy snacks available

at home, work, the car, park away from the entrance, take the stairs, etc,.

It is a daily battle so do not lose focus.

All the best to you all.

Jose G. Osuna

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

The Meds In Our Days.

Pills

I know very well that I have to take certain meds

every single day. At very specific times.

 I know that I need them.

But What to do when for whatever reason we

are unable to take them. What to do when

the pain hits and you are unable to function.

If you are depressed or dealing with fibro

with out your meds you might as well

just sit and breath as there is not much else

you can do. I KNOW.

There are many reason why we at times are

unable to take our meds as prescribed and

we must avoid that by any means but when it

happens try to have a plan B even if it is just

to howl at the moon in a therapeutic fashion.

or fantasize about inflicting the same pain

on some one who has not kept their promises.

Hope you never go through putting up with pain

because of lack of meds… It Sucks

If you use lyrica or Cymbalta like I do you know

how severe the withdrawals are if you do not

follow the prescribed times.

I guess I am just venting and letting my own

body know that we still have more battles to

fight in the future. All in all pains and all

I am grateful to be alive today.

I wish you all a great one today and always.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

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What Is Success?

succes isIt is quite simple to explain

It is in the execution where the secret is.

Tony Robbins said:

“When all is said and done the difference is

the application of Consistent Massive Action”

We know what we want and we know what is required

so let’s get after it. Let’s make it happen.

Drink the water, take our meds, measure our portions,

add some activity and remain focus.

We Deserve It. Let’s Win This One.

Jose G. Osuna

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

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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