And for all that: Do not allow anyone to judge for being too old either.
We have things to do and who and how we are is no one else’s business.
What we want to change about us is not anyone’s business either,
so if you want to lose an ounce or a whatever amount of pounds
Rock On With Your Bad Self.
You decide what your future looks like., Only you.
Be a shark. Be a freaking SHARK.
Jose G. Osuna
This is as good a KEY to success as any other I have ever seen.
I guess we continue with the theme of simplifying the process.
I like the way that things come together when we pay attention
to detail, and the little things.
It has been an eye opener to me ,having someone going right behind me
looking at what I am doing and how I am doing it.
It is a pain in the ass because she is also paying attention to
the things I am failing to do, but it is making me better as I progress
and move along the road to a better me.
Darren Hardy on his book the compound effect talks about
the benefits of tracking, and while I understood the concept
it was not one of my practices. Right now with the direction and
help of my Coach, I am getting much better at the whole tracking
thing, and I have found where I was paying a silly fat tax on some of
the calories I was consuming. Tracking has also helped me find
time that I can use to work on some of my other projects, and I have
another book almost ready to go to my editor.
Ok gang let’s continue to work on our better selves and
keep on keeping on.
Jose G. Osuna
#lapband #lapbandformen
What 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
#lapbandformen #lapband
I 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
Please share if you like it.
Let others worry and talk about whatever
they want. YOU on the other hand
must worry about you!
No one will do what it takes to make you
better and they shouldn’t.
“If it is to be it is up to me”
is the policy we must live by.
Clean eating, exercising, sleeping,
hydrating and all the other things we do daily
to keep us going benefit only us.
with that in mind make sure that you
are working on your goals (you have them right??)
Live better and longer by remaining
focus on the daily improvement of you as a
person and individual.
Keep fighting the good fight.
Jose G. Osuna
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#lapbandformen Instagram.com/LapBand4Men
Wanting 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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Instagram.com/LapBand4Men #lap band for men
Because 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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Twitter.com/LapBand4Men #lap band for men
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
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The 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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Twitter.com/LapBand4Men #lap band for men
While I have always been a fan of journaling
my coach has made me take it to the next level (or two).
Being able to access this information has given me
the ability to more easily identify areas where time
or effort is being wasted so that adjustments can be made.
the other side of the coin is that the areas where I am doing
good can then be reinforced to make a bigger impact.
Both Jim Rohn and Darren Hardy have amazing materials
that show the impact that journaling can have in our life
regardless of what goals you are working on.
On his book “The Compound Effect” Darren hardy shares
how he has used tracking / journaling to improve on
relationships, money, weight loss and friendships in general.
Us here are working on improving our health and reducing
our weight so that is what we should concentrate on.
In the past I have made available a form I use for all my
tracking and I am going to attach it to this post for anyone to
download it if interested I just ask that if you find a way to
improve it please share your ideas and thoughts also,
If you are interested in the materials from Darren Hardy
or Jim Rohn take a look at my page on Kit.com by going to
kit.com/lapbandformen I have kits for photography and
self growth materials.
Gang it is possible to grow and do better so lets use all the tools
at our disposal and make today better than yesterday.
This is the link to the tracking form I mentioned and developed:
Jose G. Osuna
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“How Bad Do You Wan It, How Far Are You Willing To Go?”
Working with a coach can be very exciting and frustrating.
I love the results I am getting but let me tell you it can be
a very effective love – hate relationship.
In the end it is all good but since the process is to assess
and improve on “YOU” it can get personal and I notice
that at times I can get defensive. Not because she is wrong
but because this changes imply that I need being changed.
Am I alone here when I think that I am really great?
Am I the only one to think that dear God did a pretty darn
good job when he made “ME”.
Yes facing reality can at times be interesting but that is
why having a coach or support structure behind us is
so good and important.
Facing reality of our shortcomings is a rather big deal
but, it is also the gateway to true and lasting improvement.
Once we identify our “needs change” areas and we incorporate
them to our plans and goals the process starts to move.
Gang we deserve to be and do better, it is within us to create
the results that we want and need.
Regardless of what your dreams and goals are make sure
that you are building a support structure to help and assist
as you make changes and adjustments.
All the best for you each and every day.
Jose G. Osuna
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#lapbandformen #lap band for men
We all know that one without the other negates some results.
Because we are all different we must find what works for each
and every one of us.
I personally follow a low carbs, low-fat, low sodium, high protein diet.
That said it does not mean that I do not
eat vegetables. I don’t much care for fruit but vegetables
I do enjoy. I like a fresh salsa with my chicken and meats.
I like mashed cauliflower with most anything.
I like spinach made the Greek way cooked in olive oil
with tomato and onions.
The great thing about my diet is that I can eat larger
quantities while I am dealing with my dislodged
gastric band.
You can find recipes for salsas you can use to
spice and give variety to your meals in my book
“El Sabor De Mi Mexico” for sale at Amazon.
I am working on a free sale for that book as
I want to give you all a copy of it.
Gang. Keep on Keeping On.
Jose G. Osuna
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#lap band for men
The way I see it if my Coach hits me with “Choices”
I share the theme with you.
From the moment we get up… No.. From the moment
we wake up we are confronted with choices and options.
What attitude will we have, What mood will we bring with us,
Will we follow our diet, Are we working-out,
Are we going for our walk. Are we……….
We have choices the question now is:
What will we do?
Use our choices to be better or….
Have our ass handed to us for being weak.
Jose G. Osuna
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Eating 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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I want more and better.
I am willing to do what it takes.
Are you with me?
Jose G. Osuna
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Today 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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So… What do you think?
Me?? I just love to prove people wrong.
I love the feeling of accomplishment
when I see a goal being accomplished.
Best of all I just love to win.
Jose G. Osuna
lapbandformen.com #lap band for men
#lapbandformen Instagram.com/LapBand4Men
Once we decide on a plan of action the motion should only be forward and when we decided to have WLS a lot got in motion. Now, it is up to us that the motion continues and it continues forward.
Follow the program It Works.
Jose G. Osuna
http://www.lapbandformen.com #lapbandformen
While nothing in weight loss is simple even with Weight Loss Surgery
it does not help when we make things overly complicated.
In trying to explain to my Coach what my system is in selecting
my food items she promptly noticed and shared with me areas
where I might be over complicating my efforts.
Yes we want to have exact portions but a close enough
portion when eating out is good enough and we know based
on our prior experience what is a proper portion.
Exercise or activity is easy enough to track and now with all the
technological possibilities when our phone can as easily count our
steps and calories burned there is no reason not to have a rather
accurate idea of where we are at the end of the day.
Tracking is also possible with a multitude of free apps for both
android and iPhone products.
Since my next big challenge is tracking I am going back to using
the form I had developed and should it be of help to anyone else
I am giving it for free to you at the end of this post.
Please take a look at it and see if you can find a way to improve
on it I am no spread sheet genius so you will not offend me if
you can help me make it a better one.
My Coach keeps telling me that if I do not record it it din’t happen.
Jose G. Osuna
http://www.lapbandformen.com #lapbandformen
Life becomes much simpler after
we figure out what we are.
Are we a winner or a looser?
Will we put the required work or
will we turn on Netflix?
Will we do what we committed
to do and promised to accomplish?
What are we Man Or Mice???
Make it happen gang.
Let us set and destroy our goals.
Let us be Someone.
Stay focus remain successful.
Jose G. Osuna
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#lapbandformen Instagram.com/LapBand4Men
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
Truly like this pic.
As a regular person I know of having had failure and times and moments when
the bed wins in the early morning and the doughnuts with the coffee.
But I also know of the pain and frustration when the bastard bathroom scale laughs
in my face. So guess what… I accept it and try again and then try again.
It is my goal to win and regardless of what happens outside of my head I will
continue to fight this fight.
I know that I am the only one who has ever failed at the battle of the pounds
so for all of the high achievers out there please just take this as comedy material.
NOW…. Should there be anyone else like me out there who is being challenged by
a pound of two I welcome your input and comments.
I am fighting a rather large battle and I have quite a lot against me yet.,
I am here working on more and better.
I m having my weight tracker adjusted so there is a public record and we shall
see where this road takes us.
I have this time enlisted the help of a life coach and I see how some of the
“OTHER” aspects of my life are improving and falling into place
so we shall see how this very important part of my life works out.
She is the nicest, toughest, most caring, knowledgeable, drill Sargent bitch
I have ever encountered in my life. I choose to do this online and through e-mail and
It is working for me. With a weekly evaluation and planning session and two to four
contacts by text or MSM messages through out the week she seems to be ever-present.
As I have always told you: Figure out what works for you and your needs
and go forward with it. Forget what others say and figure out YOU.
Jose G. Osuna
http://www.lapbandformen.com #lapbandformen
We all have fears in one way or another.
We all have daily battles with our insecurities.
Our fears come in all shapes and forms but,
So does our courage and strengths.
My biggest fear has always been to fail as a father
and as I look back I see that it permeated every
single aspect of my life. So many challenges
so many battles and I find that regardless of
all the victories I still find myself “Challenged”
It is the same for us all when it comes to the battle
of the “Pounds”., we go to war and daily we confront
challenges, obstacles, opposition….
And yet here we are trying again today and looking
forward to tomorrow when we fight again.
Gang., Lets continue with small victories and in time
we shall win the war.
All the best to you all and more victories to us all.
Jose G. Osuna
If there is anything that will help you DO what needs doing
use it. For me it is humor, sarcasm, inspirational thoughts, music
and yes I at times reward myself with food. And when it comes
to a food reward few things inspire me like BACON.
I know what inspires me so….. Do you?
Use what inspires you., food, thoughts, faith, vanity….
Whatever it is that works for you recognize it as a tool and
USE IT and get the tough unpleasant tasks done.
Each day and day-to-day.
Gang we have goals., let’s make them a reality.
Jose G. Osuna
It is a fact that we always want to “give it all we got”
But it is also a known fact that at times we DON’T.
It is my experience on this occasions that if I recognize
the event and immediately take measures to correct
the situation/environment/cause then the damage is limited.
We will have moments when the dessert table wins, when the
extra serving is just too good to pass, when we have one or two
too many drinks and for the most part it is ok in as long as
we recognize the moment and work on minimizing the impact
and be better prepared for the next time.
Gang. We live and we learn and part of the learning is
that we commit again, every time to give it our all.
Let’s continue to fight for a better tomorrow.
Jose G. Osuna
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
Many a time life is the best professor
and it teaches us that if we wait or
expect for others to be part of the
process that makes us better well we
might wait for a long, long time.
It is the belief in ourselves that truly
makes a difference and brings us to
our better results.
That comment does not mean that
we do not want or hope that those
important to us would join us on our
daily walk but as we have seen that
this particular support is not always there.
For those of you who have it please know
that you are not only lucky but also blessed.
Regardless know that with or with out others
we are still responsible for the decisions to
keep on keeping on and continue pushing
for more and better. Do not stop.
Stay focus stay successful.
Jose G. Osuna
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