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Waking UP.


actually. i just woke up

It seem that as of late I have been asked way too many times:

“What Made You Decide To Change?”

One day, I just decided that no one person or no one situation

would ever have so much power over me.

I decided that those friends who continually tell you I will pray for you

but never offer you a coin when broke or a piece of bread when hungry

have no true and vested interest on us.

That if it had to be it was up to me, therefore I promised my self never to

ask another “Don’t let go of me.”

That I am worth it not because of me but because of the one who created me.

I realized that I wanted and deserved a better, longer, healthier and happy life.

That a failed relationship did not preclude me from finding love again.

That having been overweight did not mean that I was to stay that way.

That loosing my position, and wealth only meant that I had something else coming.

That there would be someone who would take and accept me as I was, and to whom

my struggles and challenges would not be a deal breaker as they made their presence felt and,

carried some of the load and at times all of the load so that I did not have to face the world alone.

Because I had those that did pray but, they did not pray for me…They prayed with me.,

a lot has changed and my life now reflects it.

NO. Prayer in any form is not bad or unwelcome, but I remember what my parents taught

all of us as kids: after we pray on our knees we get up and go and pray with our hands, feet

and backs so we can do our part in making ours and other people’s miracles a reality.

I am thankful., oh so thankful for the many kindness I have received during the last couple of years.

I know that I have a purpose and if I have a day or a hundred years

I will work every day and in some way re-pay all that was given to me.

I want more. I want better.

I want health, wealth and a family

And that is why my prayer is never for things to be given to me,

or for life to be easy, and not even for many friends.

All I ask from GOD is for my loved ones to be healthy and safe,

and for me, Peace of mind.

With that I can and will take care of the rest.

Jose G. Osuna

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Merry Christmas.

only god can

I know that not all of us share the same faith

I can respect that. But, today as always I say:

Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad and

Happy Birth Day Jesus.

In God’s Love Everyone Is Someone.

Jose G. Osuna

Last Sunday Of November 2014


you have the powerThis is the last Sunday of November.

Have you written your goals for the next year?

Take it for a test drive. Write your goals and keep them present

all year-long and see if your life does not changes completely.

Make economic goals, Work on them and see if you do not end up better.

Make health goals. See if you don’t end up healthier.

Make weight loss goals. Your scale will thank you. It works.

Go to you tube and search Jim Rohn on goals setting, then search

Tony Robbins on life goals and there you will see the blue print for

goal setting. If you want to go the extra mile and have a month,

get and read the book “The Compound Effect” by Darren Hardy

and see your life transform, and improve.

Gang I can wish you all the best till I am blue on the face,

but it will take you putting some action for the good to come.

Hey.. If you can,  give yourself a Christmas gift and get you

a subscription to Success Magazine.

Feed your mind the good stuff and your life will reflect it.

Let’s continue to feed our mind and body with only the best.

Jose G. Osuna

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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

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More To Life.


904e03b8a0610d88ff54729a80546fe4Last year around this time I hit us rather hard

with the whole goal setting thing and, I still think

that it is most important. BUT I also want to say

that life is more than just working out and worrying

about our weight. It is more than counting calories

and evaluating water characteristics.

Gang there are friends and family and hobbies and

countless books that also require our attention.

I was looking at my e reader and I have about

400 books. (yes amazon loves me) I noticed that

I had 46 book in progress meaning I had started

and had not gone back to as of yet.

I Love Photography. A lot., and if I could I would

hit the trail with my camera and just hit the shutter.

I miss quiet times with a good book and the

walks on the desert or trails up in the mountains.

We have to be about more than just weight loss.

Yes let’s try to be healthy always but let’s also

remember to be present in the moment.

Hey gang if you have any pictures that you feel

particularly proud of would you send them to me

I love to look at other folks pictures.

You can see many of my pictures at my Weebly

photo blog at:  www.josegosuna.weebly.com/

A couple of things for you to know if you are going

to that blog 1.- Please bring your sense of humor

2.- Not all the pics there are mine. 3.- If something

offends you please just move to the next item.

But really there are some great materials there.

If you go there the first photo you will see is of me

so if you are brave enough go check it out.

Again if you would like to share some of your pics

Please send your pictures to me privately at:

lapbandformen@gmail.com or you can share

them publicly here at the blog.

I thank you very much and hope that

we are serving and entertaining you.

Jose G. Osuna

www.lapbandformen.com  Instagram.com/LapBand4Men

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Making Progres.

1016666_770016309749330_3025759844956139055_nEvery step counts. Every decision matters.

Gang., we make or break goals with our actions

or the lack of. We know what we want and

we know why we want it. Then why the heck

is it so hard at times? Why are we so weak

that innocent chocolate and delicious pizza

can whip us into submission.

I don’t really know and I tell you I have given

it a lot of thought.

What I do know is that I will try again and

again until I win. Sooooo  the question is:

Will you try with me? Will you rinse and repeat

when needed and try again with me?

I hope so. I will be here.

Jose G. Osuna

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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

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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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Attitudes.

1457712_735144046514425_1918118794_nThis is the attitude we need

when dealing with negative, insensitive,

ignorant people.

It is human nature to allow others to

have influence in us.

If “they” are not walking day by day

in our shoes with our ups and downs,

our challenges and battles., their opinions

mean only what we allow them to be worth.

Don’t give-up that much power to anyone.

And to my friend in the Carolina’s I say

You can do it, you are worth it, YOU DESERVE IT.

Jose G. Osuna

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Capable!

you are 100%It is not just about weight loss.

You can and should change every aspect of your life

for the better. Learn new things, earn more money,

be healthier, have better relationships.

The decision is ours. We all want more and better

now the question is: Are we willing to pay the price?

Glorious work never settling for less than

what we can be.

Jose G. Osuna

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Great First Sunday.

I have learned that in the best just as in the worst of circumstances there is always something to be grateful. Lets enjoy our Sunday with our loved ones and let's not forget to acknowledge those around us.

I have learned that in the best just as in the worst of circumstances there is always something to be grateful for.
Lets enjoy our Sunday with our loved ones and let’s not forget to acknowledge those around us. If you can please give someone a hand, a coin, a bite. It does not has to be someone you know. Be a friend to someone in need. Say a kind word. Give a smile.

 

Jose G. Osuna

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Happy New Year 2018!!

1414726291192Happy, Prosperous and Successful New Year!!!

Live On Purpose.

Jose G. Osuna

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Believing.

comfort zone

Believing is the basis of it all.

Have a great Sunday wherever you are whatever you are doing

with whom ever you might be.

May the New Year bring you all that you want and desire.

May We All Have Peace.

Jose G. Osuna

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Forward Movement.

after a whileWe make decisions on daily basis., some are easy and

some are NOT.

Evaluating the people, decisions and circumstances that

made us who and what we are and, put us where and how

we find ourselves now is a must.

But that just like most experiences must be used to make the new US.

There are people who influenced us for good or bad and it is ok.

Let’s just now use our knowledge and experience to move forward

keeping the right people around us. Those that were there and did not

let go of us.

Let’s evaluate our actions and decisions of the past and learn

from the bad decisions but also celebrate the good ones.

The past is gone and nothing can be done about it.

The future however is right there ripe for the taking.

Do Not Waste Another Day Or Even Another Minute.

Go Make You Tomorrow Happen.

Gang all of the best to you all.

Do not forget to work on your goals for 2018

Jose G. Osuna

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Beliefs Of Success!

almost everyWe have taken a huge step on the right direction

getting the lap band was a risk and an investment.

We know of the results that can be attained so now

let’s add the other ingredient: Commitment.

Let’s start this week with a fresh dose of commitment.

Commitment to the better, healthier persons we know we can be.

It is Monday Gang.

We don’t have to start again..  We GET to start again.

All the best to you all and your loved ones.

Jose G. Osuna

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Life’s Lessons

an arrowAre you NORMAL?

Because I am. I hate it when things don’t go my way.

I hate it when life and the universe don’t see my genius and crap all over my plans.

It is true that we learn more from the setbacks than from things going our way

but I still dislike it with a passion.

I have become better at dealing with set-backs but it still takes an active choice

not to get into an argument with nature, karma, God and every other force in the universe

when things don’t work out my way.

I also try not to waste the lessons of failure and set-backs and strive to get the

last drop of wisdom available to me. (all the while kicking and screaming)

So I ask you again: Are you normal?

Gang hope you are having an amazing week and as always

all the best of the best for you all and those important to you.

Jose G. Osuna

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This One Is About YOU.

kick ass

And another Sunday Gang.

I hope you are celebrating that you completed your GOALS

for the year 2018.

It is a great thing to have those completed and out-of-the-way

before we get hit with the onslaught of the holidays.

All the best to you all.

Jose G. Osuna

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Instagram.com/LapBand4Men

On Goals.

Set a goalI believe in setting Goals.

Big, Hairy, Scary, Meaningful GOALS.

I want the best for me but I also want the best for you all.

I hope you all had a chance to set goals for

this new year 2018. Use them as your road map.

Push yourself to the max and grow.

Again., it does not have to be about just one thing.

It can be about anything you are not satisfied with.

If it is money good, if it is weight loss good,

If it is education great, If it is better things great,

Know that if you are not satisfied it is a good sign.

Go Get what you want.

Get after it and make it happen.

I hope you will indulge me as I use the next few days

and posts on GOALS.

I truly consider it that important.

Looking forward to more and better

for you and me on this new adventure we are starting.

Jose G. Osuna

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Achievement.

have you everYes. Neither have I.

Gang let’s make sure that our goals

are clear and our resolve strong.

We deserve it.  All of it.

The health, Longevity, Money, Fun,

Excitement, Travel, Real and True

Friends That Stand With Us.

All Of It.

Let’s keep working on our ALL.

Jose G. Osuna

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#lapbandformen      Twitter.com/LapBand4Men

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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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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No More “Can’t”

clear your mind

Re-evaluate your goals and remember

that your goals must not only inspire you but

push you to grow.

And if you really want to push yourself

make your goals a little scary from their sheer size.

Go Kick Ass on this year 2017.

Jose G Osuna

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Mediocre Not.

a toast“”NOTHING IS AS EASY AS BEING MEDIOCRE””

Nohemi Garcia D’ Osuna (RIP)

That was my mother a woman wise beyond her years.

Comments like that were the tool she used to teach me.

Today on what would have been her B’ Day I just wanted to Honor her.

Gang. Let us continue to take the road less traveled.,

Let’s continue to try harder to be the best version of ourselves.

And to my mother wherever she is Happy Birthday. You are missed.

Jose G. Osuna

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Dreamers VS Achievers

dreams & dreamersThere is a difference.

While there is nothing wrong with being a dreamer

There IS something wrong with being JUST a dreamer.

Gang. It is Sunday., Let’s start this week thinking about our dreams

savoring our goals, expanding on our plans

All of this while we walk, run, work-out or whatever the routine is.

Let’s get moving and getting after those dreams.

“Wake Up If You Want Your Dreams To Become Reality”

Jose G. Osuna

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Who Am I Becoming?

ask your selfThe company we keep is very important to our life

and future. Who do we keep near and who do we

associate with and the influence they have in out lives

can be the difference between a life of survival or

a life of significance.

In our life we are the average of the 5 people

we associate the most with., from salary and wages

to books we read and food we eat.

Gang.. Lets make sure that we have near us

people of significance if we want a life of significance.

When you get a chance get familiar with Jim Rohn.

He passed back in 2009 but the clarity and impact of his

words can still be heard and felt. He was mentor to many

Anthony Robbins, Darren Hardy, Robert Helms, etc.,

I hope this info serves you.

Let’s continue working on a life of significance.

Jose G. Osuna

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I Am Wise Today.

yesterday i was cleverWe all want a better world.

Some of us are even trying to change the world.

One thing I have learned is that change comes from within.

The better I am and the better I can become and

the better I can work on external change.

Gang. Let’s improve in ourselves and then let’s go

and do something meaningful for others.,, for the world.

Happy Changing Gang.

Jose G. Osuna

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twitter.com/LapBand4Men     Instagram.com/lapbandformen

Be The Best You.

Be the best“If it is to be it is up to me”

And if it is up to me I choose to make it amazing.

Only the best from me will go to my work and goals.

I Am Worth It.

Are you aware of your own self-worth.

Forget of anyone else and ask yourself

What have I done today to make ME better??

And if you can not find an answer do not go to bed

until you have either figured our the why or you have

done something to make you better.

No Shortcuts. Only the best for yourself.

Jose G. Osuna

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twitter.com/LapBand4Men     Instagram.com/lapband4men

About 2016

excersice motivatorThis is it…

This is the start of the last month of 2016

How Are You Doing???

Are you kicking 2016 ASS or

Is 2016 kicking YOUR ass.

Time for a little introspection OK?

2017 is eying us 31 days down the road and,

What will we make of it? Are we happy because

we might get more of what 2016 had or are we

pissed off enough to change what 2016 has been?

I do not know I do not know you personally but

one thing I can tell you and that is: We can always,

always make it better. Are you sick and tired of

being sick and tired? Are you ready to do what it

takes to make you the healthiest version of you?

Are you ready to start manufacturing excuses?

If you are celebrating your gains and triumphs

have you decided what will you do this new year

to bring it over the top?

If we are not making progress we are either staying

stagnant and not growing or we are going backwards

and messing ourselves even more.

We do not really need a new year to make changes or

start planning and dreaming. All we need is a Monday

and the realization that what was ok yesterday is not

good enough today.

Gang let us plan and work on a new, better and

improved US. Time to move on from politics and

drama and all the bullshit that has been on the way.

It is time to get focused and successful.

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

http://www.lapbandformen.com

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The Fight.

ammy fibroWhen we talk about the day to day fight there is so much more involved.

The desire to be in better health and at an appropriate weight

goes further than just a vane ideal of how we want to look physically.

We have a desire to live a longer and healthier life that we can share with our

loved ones in meaningful ways.

Gang….. “Our fight” most of the time is not for our life even though it does

affect our health. There are many others that are actually fighting for their lives

and are day in and day out taking steps similar to what we have set up to do

and in the process being an example of dedication and attitude.

It is all abut how important things are.

It is all about figuring out what it is that will make us get off our behinds

and actually set goals, make plans, commit wholeheartedly and then:

GO DO IT

 IT IS NOT EASY BUT IT IS DOABLE AND, IT IS WORTH IT.

Wishing each and every one of you the best.

Jose G. Osuna

http://www.lapbandformen.com

A Healthy Allergy.

be alergic to negative peopleFew things in the universe affect us more than

Negative People

I call those people “Poison and negativity” and  avoid them

like the plague. Want to change your circumstances? Change the people

you surround your self with. My Friend John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneur On Fire

closes each daily podcast with this: ” you are the average of the 5 persons you

spend the most of your time”  You want more? You want better?

Find the people that are doing and getting what you want and hang around them.

Weight loss, better health, more money, better relationships, etc., It works

for it all.

OK gang as always all the best to you and your loved ones.

Jose G. Osuna

Believe.

Believe in your selfAnd a great Sunday to you and yours.

Make this day count. Make it a memorable day

to someone close to you.

Jose G. Osuna

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

Happy B’ Day Son

OK gang.. Today is my son’s Birthday.

He is either 138 years old by his demeanor or

68 years old by his experiences

8 years old by his Puppy Love for Natalie

25 years old by the calendar

15 years old if you ask his mother

Or

1 year old by how much I want to take care of him

But most importantly

Old Enough To Be A Man Of Character And That He Is.

Happy Birthday Daniel.

I wish for you a never ending smile

Loyal faithful friends

Strong health 

Dreams that inspire you

Work that makes a difference

Knowledge that makes you better

A toned-down sense of humor to laugh at yourself

Clarity of mind to deal with life

Strength of character to guide your loved ones

And a huge container to put in it all the good wishes 

from your friends and the rest of the family.

Daniel

Know that you are loved oh so much.

I am so proud of being your father

And grateful of being your friend.
MOMS HAPPY B DAYAnd Never Forget

what does not kill you

May Heavenly Father Bless Every Second Of Your Life.

Always Proud

Your Father

Jose G. Osuna

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SSOOOOOOOOOOOOOO?

1558603_419225611540869_63518791_nSo… We are almost to the end of 2014

For those of us living life with the lap band

The question is HOW DID YOU DO????

The question is to ourselves and the answer should

be ours even more.

Regardless of where you are on your goals (you have them right??)

You, Me and everyone can do better if that is what we want.

Gang we have a little over a month to work on the goals for the year 2015.

Please do yourself the favor of having a plan.

I hope that we can all make 2015 our best ever.

As always all the best to you all.

Jose G. Osuna

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