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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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The Next Step…

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

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

So I ask of you….. Is this your time?

Is this when you decide  Enough with the

Bull Shit and just go do it.

I hope it is because there must be an end

 to empty and senseless words.

Drink the water!!!

Take your meds!!!

Do your exercise!!!

Follow your diet!!!

Track your progress!!!

So simple to do.

So simple not to do.

So… What will it be??

Here it is to us in hope that we will be

of the kind that goes and does it.

The kind that gets IT DONE.

Jose G. Osuna

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Fear No Monday

fear no mondayHappy Monday Gang!!

One of the rules that I found is worth

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

We must work out every Monday!

We must keep our Diet every Monday!

We must take our pills every Monday!

It has been shown in studies just how much

the “Monday Effect” can impact the rest of

the week., it seems that both monkeys and

humans tend to somehow be more inclined

not to follow through when Monday is not

addressed correctly.

Anyway I hope you have a great and

very productive week.

Jose G. Osuna

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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

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

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Gang THANKS!! We have crossed the 2575

followers mark. I am very grateful.

Jose G. Osuna

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There Is Hope For Us All.

every saintThis gives me hope.

This makes me think that you and I regardless of

how flawed or great we think we are…. Well we have

a chance. There are possibilities in that even if we have

been taken for granted or people not only did not keep

their promises but failed us there is a future.

Today we end a season. This can mean a lot or

it can mean nothing. It is up to us.

What are we waking up with tomorrow?

Ideas and thoughts of power and progress OR

feelings of lost and less.

I hope and pray that we will all tomorrow JUMP

out of bed and run to meet the day and

the new opportunities.

Gang we know how to be and do good….

How about we push for great.

What if we work on excellent.

We deserve it and we know how to do it.

I am here. I have been here. I will be here.

I know what it is like when people promise and

offer to “Be There” only to be missing in action

when we actually need them.

That will not be me.

I will be here tomorrow like every day at 06:30

It is not 05:30 and it is not 05:40

It is 06:30 every day regularly from Monday to

Saturday and every now and then I will throw

a Sunday but personally Sundays are for

God, Family and friends. NO, Not necessarily

for church as I have found that God wants me

in other places at times.

Let’s end this year with a bang and start

the new year even stronger.

Gang I wish for all the best for each and every one of you.

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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Never Give Up.

babe ruthNever, Ever Give Up.

I just would hate to give anyone

the satisfaction of knowing they

got one over me.

I don’t want to allow even myself the chance

to mess with me.

Our goals and plans are ours and ours alone,

No one will benefit or for that matter have to

pay the price for our success but ourselves.

In the end Gang just don’t give up.

Jose G. Osuna

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About Champions.

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

the why we are doing what we are doing.

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

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

to accomplish the little, mundane, and at times boring

steps that will transform our dreams and goals into reality.

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

and executing the little steps that the GOAL is reached.

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

and eventually we will reach our goal.

Believing in the possibilities I wish you all the best.

Jose G. Osuna

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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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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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A Life Worth Living.

Daniels b day 3What awaits us in the end?

How will we feel about our endeavors.

How will we feel about our decisions.

There are many unknowns but in the here

and now we can make the decisions that

will shape the future, our tomorrows.

A repeated pattern of poor decisions

will never lead us to our desired goal.

If we don’t take our decisions, dreams,

goals, etc., seriously then who will?

Gang Lip Service never helped anyone

make real sustainable progress.

Let’s do it. Let’s re-commit and push harder

to earn guilt free tomorrows.

Jose G. Osuna

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Celebration Splash

9fcc96181ccb92960cbbeafa8b9be94dOK GANG!!!!!

I was trying to keep an eye out for the moment

when we reached 2500 followers so I could post

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

before I knew what hit me we had passed it.

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

reach even more of us card-carrying members

of the most exclusive club “The WLS Club”

Thanks go out to all of you and hope to continue

providing a laugh a tear and every now and then

some good info.

What do you think of the picture? Great in more

ways than one I know 😉

By the way this is not one of my pictures but

boy is it great.

Hey celebrate with me this milestone and,

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

Again Thanks.

I am focus and working on being successful.

Jose G. Osuna

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LOVING AND SUPPORTING OURSELVES

LOVING AND SUPPORTING OURSELVES

The weight loss race is a lonely one.
In the end it is just me, my self and I making the decisions of what and how much to eat.
It is just me, my self and I making sure the goal is ever-present. Me, myself and I arguing over are we or are we not going for our walk today, me, myself and I fighting over are we working out or not.
It sounds as if this was all we ever thought of but it is more what we do all day long that keeps reminding us of the goal. When we have to walk for any distance and we are winded. When we try to play with our kids and we lack the strength or stamina. When our work requires us to fly places and we face the 1 inch by 1 inch seat in the plane. When we look at the assortment of pills we have to take every day. It is all of those things that keep our goal constantly present in our days.
It is a desire and the hope for a better tomorrow that motivates us.
It is that form of self-love that gives us the strength to try again and again.
Sometimes the people around us do not see the why and lovingly share their thoughts and concerns and we just want to lovingly put their heads under water for just a couple of days.
Yes it was a joke but see how you smiled? That is the approach we need to take to the negative comments. The inconsiderate looks and stares. Laugh it off and keep on keepin’ on.
Keep winning the little battles. The battles with the fork, the battles with the bed in the early morning, the screaming matches with the bathroom scale, and the cold war with the mirror.
Keep winning the little battles and eventually you will reach your goal and win the war.
Let’s love ourselves more. Let’s support ourselves more. Let’s believe in us more.

Jose G. Osuna

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The Fabric Of Life.

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

would push us up in the morning so that we

might accomplish the goals and plans that will

make our life something to be proud of.

There are challenges and they will be around

for as long as we want to accomplish and grow.

The difference is in how we confront the challenges.

We are made to succeed and we can if we

pay the price.

How much have you increased the distance

of your walks? For how much longer can you

work out? How much better do you feel?

When we pay the price we increase our stamina

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

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

Spirit Of Wonder.

74a3efc5d89df235f98ce490ba730c8cOur journey is one that we must tackle

with a never ending supply of wonder.

We know that weight loss and having

WLS call it Lap Band or any of the other

great options is an important part of what

we use to make our goals a reality.

Use the tool you have at your disposal.

Work on making progress and accomplishing

those things that will make a difference for you

in this journey.

Keep the ability to be surprised and amazed.

Look at all the wonderful options that we have

at our disposal for weight loss. We are blessed

to be in this country where we have options

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

much more expensive to eat right and actually

feed our bodies high quality foods than it is to

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

The Colonel.

Please don’t go crazy buying $9.99 bunches

of spinach but also.,  do not negate your body

the necessary nutrients that are available to us

so let’s make the best decisions we can and

continue to win on this challenge that we

have set for ourselves. Keep going at it gang.

Jose G. Osuna

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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

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On Fear.

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

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

that have gone through Weight Loss Surgery or

the more common term “Lap Band Surgery”

that our bodies will react differently at different times.

There are times when regardless of us following

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

at times we get on the scale more in jest than

expecting any weight loss and are floored by

the number on the scale.

While at times we will be unable to follow our diet

for a variety of reasons we must ALWAYS

keep our dreams and goals in mind.

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

the most of it.

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

don’t forget your vitamins. Do What You Know

Is Expected Of You and the results will show up.

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

and know that I am here as a resource should you

ever need it.

Jose G. Osuna

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I AM !!

i am not afraidIt is more important and relevant for me to accept

myself so I just can not waste time and effort in

trying to make others like me.

I LIKE ME ! And that is pretty darn great.

Work every day in making you proud of yourself

Push yourself harder than you would ever push

anyone else. Those challenges are the building blocks

for your future life.

There is greatness within you and all you have to do

is sweat it out. Carve it out of the fat. Push it out.

Make it happen.

Day by day we get to see the results of out efforts and

IT IS WORTH IT.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

Twitter:  @LapBand4Men

December 1st.

the new yearWake the hell up!!!

Are your goals on paper??

Have you planned your work??

Have you re-committed to your life??

This is our life not a dress rehearsal so

We better be ready to bring our A game every day.

Do not forget that we have lots of haters who

we need to show what is what.

Don’t you show up unprepared.

Don’t you dare.

I am here for you every day but Sunday

My Sundays are for God and Family other than

that I am here and I am bringing my A Game.

More posts on Health, nutrition and exercise

will make their way to this e-pages on the new year.

We have to UP our game gang.

I am putting the time and work for making

this blog world-class so I would appreciate it if you

would please share this content with those whom

you think would benefit. Also, please share the

love on any and all of the social media platforms.

Only one month to go., 30 days to a brand new

year and opportunity to make a difference in our life.

Jose G. Osuna

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Keep On Keeping On.

2015-03-14 12.48.40A walk through memory lane.

This is a picture of my military

identification from the Mexican

Army., I was just 17 going on 18.

I used to run over 60 kilometers

every week. I rode my bicycle

every where. I felt amazing.

I want to re-coup some of that

energy and health I had then.

Gang., take a pic or two and let

it motivate you either to re gain or

to remind you not to go back to it is ok.

Find your inspiration. Find your why.

Go forth and continue to fight the

good fight. you, me, we are worth it.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com