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
Tag Archives: Relationships
BELIEVE!!!
It has been a while since I cared for what anyone else thought of me.
Now. I just listen to my inner self specially when it comes to
my goals, dreams and aspirations.
There are many who wish me well, but no one wants me
to be successful as much as I want it.
Set Goals, Go after them, Destroy them and REPEAT.
Forget about the doubters, and the haters., don’t waste
time on them that you can be using on making a Better You.
Let’s continue to kick it gang.
Jose G. Osuna
Every Day Is A Gift.
Is it a sunset or a sunrise?
It does not matter because it is beautiful.
The only thing that makes things better is to share
them with our loved ones.
I hope you had and amazing week and
are now enjoying your weekend.
Do not forget to say thanks, and show appreciation
to your loved ones for their support.
Jose G. Osuna
On Boundaries.
This is a warning that works for ALL your
boundaries. Political, religious, nutrition, health.
We are living times when people it seems, are
looking for things to be offended about.
Whatever matters to you, make sure you protect
your values and boundaries. I do not have to agree
with you on anything to respect you and your values.
Stay alert. Stay focus and stay successful.
Jose G. Osuna
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Every Now And Then.
While I am all for going forth and taking
any and all the necessary extra steps, I also
believe that we should take any breaks and stops
needed for us to remain sane and centered.
To be successful full effort and commitment
should be put forth but attention should be paid
so we do not destroy by over-doing.
Take a break every now and then.
Go somewhere and enjoy something.
To me there is no better place than the beach,
and no better time than sunset. Talk about a magic
cleansing moment. Perspective I guess.
Gang figure out what works for you and
and use it for your growth.
Jose G. Osuna
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The Real.
What 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
Much more happens on the day-to-day and
if you want to be part of it please do follow us on Instagram
Moments.
To share, to admire something amazing
with those that we love is great.
I have had the luck to share with my kids
of many a thing. With Daniel my oldest it
was always Christmas. Boy did we go overboard.
With my young kids now, it is the water. River, Ocean,
beach, lake. We all love the water.
My wife and I continuously look for excuses to take
day trips, and weekend trips, and any trips we can.
I then insert my walks and my work outs as best as I can.
This is not always easy and it does not always work but
we sure do try to make it work.
Figure out what works for you, what doesn’t.
Gang, make it work. figure it out and go forth.
Jose G. Osuna
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A Little Help Please.
This is our ferret ‘Peter”
Here you can see him exploring the
ocean and the beach in Rocky Point, Mexico.
He is the oldest of our ferrets, and he has
fallen ill. This has affected our whole family,
and as we have done before with one other
of our ferrets, we are taking as much care
of him as we can.
I would like to ask of you to please send
good thoughts, prayers and good energy
his way. Our whole family would be most
grateful. Thanks.
Jose G. Osuna
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Strength.
Since 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
lapbandformen@gmail.com
Gang THANKS!! We have crossed the 2575
followers mark. I am very grateful.
Jose G. Osuna
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Thoughts Of My Mother.
Just a few years ago my Mother passed.
She was an astute and very smart person.
We had the longest conversations as we traveled
by train from the border town of Nogales all
the way to Guadalajara. She had an extensive
knowledge of Theology and baseball stats that
I am yet to find on anyone else.
She would challenge me with questions not
about religion but about God and faith.
She did not much care for any particular
religion but she was none the less a strong
believer.
Tomorrow would have been her birthday and
I find myself missing her quite a bit.
Maybe because I mentioned her a lot on my
new cook book or just because I miss her words.
We do not have all the time we want or that we
will need so in the here and now let’s do what
we can and live and try to live better every day.
Today. I pray for my mother.
Jose G. Osuna
Rest In Peace Dona
Nohemi Garcia Vda. De Osuna
Success.
“We have but one life to live., and even at it’s
longest it is way too short.”
Those were my father’s words followed by:
“Don’t you dare waste a second”
Gang…. Let’s make it count. Let’s live life to
its fullest and share it with those important
to us.
I wish for a great new beginning for us all this 2018.
Jose G. Osuna
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Go Forth And Do!
LAST FRIDAY OF THE YEAR!!!
Gang let’s make it count.
Decide that the best approach is the:
zero excuses
zero tolerance for failure
zero taking Monday’s off
I hope you all have your goals written and
memorized and are committed to them.
Let’s make 2018 the best year ever.
Jose G. Osuna
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Believe Them.
It is hard not to notice the roll of the eyes or
lack of attention and even harder the void
looks as we try to share.
Reality is: Some people just don’t care.
They don’t care about your struggle, they
don’t care about your challenges, and they
sure as shit don’t want to hear about your
success. Why? because they hate you?
because they don’t want you to succeed?
No I feel that many a time it is because your
effort and commitment shows to them and
everyone what is possible…. If they only tried.
It is uncomfortable for some.
But I also believe… Most Just Don’t Care.
Don’t let that stop you. Don’t let that be a problem.
Just keep doing all you can to accomplish your
goals and dreams after all it is you who has to
diet, exercise, walk, take your meds… You know
the drill. Just keep on keeping on.
Jose G. Osuna
#lapbandformen #lapband
On Goals.
I 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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Perspective.
When Shit happens or when things
don’t go how you want them to…..
Just change your perspective.
Simple. All is cool except unloyal friends
but who gives a shit about them.
Just stay focus and remain successful.
Jose G. Osuna
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Failure., Big Failure.
A while back I made a mistake. I allowed my emotions, frustration and feelings take the best of me.
My mistake has cost me even more frustration and a loss of peace of mind.
The regret I feel is such that it has affected my state of Peace.
I regret my weakness as I have made it a point as of last to stand on my own two feet and I hate that lapse in judgement. I actually trusted and “expected” from someone who called themselves “A Friend”
Gang many things we do for others even our healthy life style efforts but, the preservation of our dignity, self-worth and self-respect we must do for ourselves. It is my hope that you will be smarter and stronger than me and avoid the regret of a moment of weakness.
As always all the best for you and yours.
Jose G. Osuna
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State Of Mind.
Some will try but it is up to us
to protect our happiness and
peace of mind.
Value your self and take care
of yourself.
Stay focused remain successful.
Jose G. Osuna
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Instagram.com/LapBand4men #lap band for men
Living.
Once again and at a risk of
being redundant I want to
remind you that there is more
to life than just watching others
living theirs.
We are at the end of May and if
you have not had a vacation or gone
somewhere new well…….
What the hell are you waiting for.
Go do something new.
Go learn something new.
Go eat something new.
Gang life is short even at its
longest so do not waste a chance
to create memories and do
new and exciting things
Yes we can’t always get away but
if all you can do is nothing at least
take a different route to work every day.
Read a new book, cook something exciting
I don’t know, I just want for people
to enjoy life as I have been blessed to.
Gang let us keep going forward.
Let us live while we are alive.
Jose G. Osuna
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Meanwhile In Africa.
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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Try, Try, Try again.
So how about we try to live our way
with our own thoughts and faith
and desire for more and, in the
process we learn and try for better
after every attempt.
How about we own our live’s
and work on bringing to life our
dreams and hopes while working
on our goals.
If weight loss is what we want
it is right there within arms length.
If it is money or position or any other
worthwhile endeavour we can make
it happen if we put the time and effort.
We are responsible for us.
Let’s make sure we show up in full force.
Always remain focus so we can always
be successful.
Jose G. Osuna
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Life Lessons
Life would be so easy but so boring if everything
We wanted was just “right there”.
Part of the human experience is the fact
that we have to learn, grow and do better.
Do not let your mistakes and failures keep
you from the great possibility that awaits
those that choose to pursue life to it’s fullest.
I have had a lot and I have had nothing.
I have been given nothing and also given a lot.
I have done a lot and I have let go.
I guess what I am trying to say is that
I have lived.
I have chosen to do more and better
not because I am more and better but
precisely because I am not and I want to be.
Whatever your past know that today,
tomorrow morning you can start again
or you can just push and do even more
Right here, right now.
Gang stay focus remain successful.
Jose G. Osuna
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Homeless I Was.
Actually I was Homeless three times.
I allowed the same person to have so much
control over my life that I ended on the street
three times. YES that was a high level of STUPID
on my part.
But the process was not wasted on me.
The hope is that eventually after an X amount of
mistakes and bumps on the head you finally see
the light and say “Fuck This” and you take the
lesson learned and move on.
Different circumstances but same concept is with
weight loss. Even for those of us with a LapBand®
we still can and do screw up and it is up to us
to learn the lesson and improve from there.
Shit if Pasta Alfredo has kicked your ass four times
do you think is time to avoid it?? Or in my case I kept
losing the battle to Hot Fresh French Bread Loaf at
Wal-Mart, guess what? I had to change shopping hours.
Butter Pecan Ice cream has always been able to bring
me to my knees so guess what I literally avoid the
frozen section when shopping and since I try to eat fresh
it has somewhat worked.
Don’t waste the lessons so keep going and pushing
keep focus and stay successful.
By the way the last time that I ended homeless
this person actually tried to stab me with my
very own very sharp chef knife.
Jose G. Osuna
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For Love
As I mentioned in another post
I have a passion for food, For Good Food.
I think I look at sushi the same way this
Ferret is looking at it here.
I love life sushi and I really love my
ferrets Peter, Bear and Rascal.
OK gang back to the grind.
Jose G. Osuna
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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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Everything Matters.
Everything we do matters just as everything we do has consequences.
It is not a thing of just a certain age that brings about the questions of
Am I doing the right thing or am I doing enough of the things I should?
We all want to do the right things and more of them but no one
not you or I can always know when or how to do all of the right things
all of the time. And it is ok… In as long as we continually push and try
always to do the right things. Gang…. It matters. It matters what we do.
That is why I keep and will continue to harp about us going the next step
and help someone. To do something for someone even or specially if
we do not know that person.
We do not know the impact that our actions can have in us or others
so take the time and the interest in doing something that will improve
yours or someone else’s day.
Please take a few minutes and watch the attached You-Tube video
and enjoy a great perspective on this topic. Andy Andrews is at this time
one of my favorite authors and speakers. I hope you enjoy this.
Jose G. Osuna
Magic.
It truly is just like magic what water can do for us,
from hydrating to cleaning to removing toxins and more,
much more.
Isn’t it crazy that we neglect something so good and so easy
to consume?
I was told once “If you want to lose weight it is really
simple all you have to do is increase your activity, reduce
your calories and, and drink more water.”
It sounds simple because it is simple. WE humans are NOT
simple though.
If loosing weight is what you want then
I offer you the same advise that I was given once.
Increase the water intake, reduce and monitor your
calories intake and increase the activity.
It works like magic. Every time if you follow it.
For those of us who have had #WLS it is particularly
important to keep track of our progress but also of the
steps we take. Analyze and figure out what works
for you. I for example follow a Low Fat, Low Carbohydrate,
Low Sodium and High Protein Diet and it works for me
If I follow it correctly and drink the water.
I do not know what works for you but you should really,
really try to figure it out.
The LapBand by itself will not on it’s own make the pounds
disappear. Take the steps. Do the things, Take the steps.
As you learn about nutrition, exercise, diets, routines, etc.,
look around you and identify someone to whom you can be
a resource and reach out. Make friends by being a friend.
Do not wait for people to ask for help., reach out and help.
Jose G. Osuna
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Fame and Fortune.
This is an intersection that everyone wants to be at.
Me… I have found I have a different intersection I want to
reside at: “Peace and contentment” yes that is what I want.
Because I have found that I have big wants and goals, the road
for me to reach Peace and contentment had to be re-paved
and now a large part of me getting what I want is based on the
concept of purposely and intentionally help and support others
even, or specially those that I do not know.
How you, me and anyone else goes about the business of
living this great life of ours is up to each one of us.
If in the process of you accomplishing your goals and plans
be them financially as you try to grow your fortune or as
you work on loosing weight or becoming a better listener or whatever area
of your life you are working on
keep your eyes open for those you can make a difference for.
Help someone and know that you are making a difference.
Do not wait for people to ask. Be a friend even for those that
you don’t even know or I should say specially to those that
you don’t even know. I hope you will.
Gang go out there and be a friend. YOU will be better for it.
Give someone a hand, a coin or a piece of bread and don’t wait for them to ask.
Help Someone.
Jose G. Osuna
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Living.
I was asked what is so important about travel and exploring
and my answer was… Is. “Living, It Is About Living”
Keep your weight loss goals present,
Keep your financial goals in mind,
Keep your dreams alive,
Keep yourself in line and grow and accomplish and DO.
BUT in the process do not forget to live some.
Do not forget to try new things and new experiences.
Living., you see is about the experiences and the people
we meet along the way. It is about the foods and drinks
and moments we live through because those regardless
of how much money we make or how we look or how much
weight we loose or gain well, those experiences stay with us.
Keep loosing weight. Keep making money but, but do not
I repeat do not forget to live. Do not forget to make memories.
Jose G. Osuna
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twitter.com/LapBand4Men instagram.com/LapBand4Men
Learning, Growing.
Education is the best investment in yourself
that you can make.
Reading provides for us the busy folk the easiest
way of learning.
Learning unleashes a tremendous flow of potential
in us all. If we want to be better than we were yesterday
reading will help us make that happen.
Any topic or interest we might have is covered extensively
either in a book or a blog and all we have to do is
google it and thousands of answers will pop at us.
Reading the magical potion.
Please remember that he who does not read is in no better
place than he who can’t read.
As you start to learn and utilize the resources available
keep in mind and try to help someone else.
If you find a book that helps you try to help someone
who could as well benefit from this. Be a friend, be a true
friend and do for others before they ask. even if they don’t ask.
Jose G. Osuna
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Self Image
I do not know how you see yourself but I tell you this:
You should see yourself the same way that the creator
sees you.
While life is shit at times and I feel like shit at others
I know that I was made for greatness. I know that I was
created to be something and someone of value.
You and Me are created to make a difference in our and
other people lives. The question is will we do what we are
supposed to do?? Will we pay the price to become all of that.
Fabulous is just the start. We were made for greatness.
Keep growing, Keep learning, Keep pushing.
And while you are dealing and working on this day-to-day
life keep your eyes open and see if you can find someone
you can help, someone you can give a hand up.
If you see someone who needs a coin or a meal do not
wait until they ask. Reach out and make a difference.
Jose G. Osuna
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Mediocre Not.
“”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
Similarities.
Snoopy one of my heroes.
I see so much of me on this little guy.
You see Snoopy is a loyal friend with a sense of humor.
I am a loyal friend with a sense of humor regardless
of what life throws my way.
Snoopy is a writer.
I fancy myself a writer even though I am sure I am no where
as good as Snoopy but I too kick it with a typewriter or a keyboard.
Snoopy is a pilot.
I have done my fair amount of wing time and in the same type
of aircraft as he does.
In all we are also similar in one more thing…. We keep going
and going, and going regardless of what comes our way.
We might be here or there and yet tomorrow somewhere else
but there we are still trying.
The only thing I have not seen him do is wear White Chuck Taylor
Converse shoes. Please if anyone has seen a pic of snoopy
wearing Converse Shoes please, please send me the link or pic.
Gang life is serious business and we must take it serious but
not so serious that we fail to enjoy the raid.
Have fun, relax and enjoy life.
If you can please help someone who might be in need
don’t wait until they ask just go do something nice.
Jose G. Osuna
Never Too Old.
We consistenly see examples of people who at all
ages continue to make plans and set goals.
Why can’t we make the plan and set a new goal
to improve in our lives.
We all want to get to our goal weight and make
so much money and try and be better all around.
We need a plan. We need a blue print that will scream
at us when we are screwing up and abandoning the path.
We all have an idea a picture of what the perfect life looks
like to us so why can’t we plot the route that will take us
from point A ((Where we are at)) to point B ((Where we want to be))
Figure it out. Figure out what you want and start filling the spaces
with what you need to do to get there. Not easy but doable.
Invest time and effort in your self. You are worth it.
Gang let us make a difference in our life and, in the process
look around and see if you can do something for someone else
whom you can help. Do not wait for people to ask you for a hand
offer it and make a difference.
Jose G. Osuna.
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My BODY.
My mission is to build the best version of me.
My family deserves it.
My friends deserve it.
I deserve it.
Pushing today and every day.
Gang let’s not forget that while we want to do this for all those
that have silently supported us it should
be ever so clear that we must do this for us as well.
Wishing you a productive day.
Jose G. Osuna
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Who Am I Becoming?
The 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
I Am Wise Today.
We 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
Weapons Of Self Destruction.
“Never give anyone weapons against you”
My father thought me this at a very young age and I have never forgotten it.
In our daily quest be it for weight loss, economical improvement, religious growth
or whatever important to us crusade we are on., we must remember that
not everyone will like, agree or understand what it is that we are doing or why.
Be clear as to what it is that you want and why and from then on
continue to make continuous steady progress towards the realization
of your end goal.
Figure out who you are. Decide who you want to become.
Get to work.
Be The Best You.
“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
Don’t Be Afraid.
Because many times in life for many
reasons we put others and other things
ahead of us it is great when we get a chance
do a re-take or grab a re-do.
If you have the chance gang do your thing.
I have to say while I have been extremely
blessed and lucky in that I have lived and
done a lot of what I want and wanted but
even that being what it is… There were many
things I did not had a chance to do because
I put priorities imposed on me by being a parent
sometimes a husband and at times a family member
until I started cutting ties and making changes.
I cut a lot of my relatives from my circle and
I trimmed my friends tree.
By doing that I have traveled a lot., actually
I do not know of any member of my direct family who
has traveled as much as I have.
I do not know of any of my relatives who is or was
a serial entrepreneur as I am. I do not know of any
of my siblings who has been part of as many things
as I have and all of that came about after I released
my self from the perceived and very real chains that
were holding me.
Please understand that my changes and my decisions
DID NOT MADE ME BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE
BUT IT SURE MADE A BETTER JOSE OF ME.
Gang if you get a chance free yourself.
Gang if you have a chance re make yourself.
Gang… Stay focus stay successful.
Jose G. Osuna
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I Am.
Being Curious has provided for me
the environment to learn and grow.
Wondering about new foods and new
people. New places and new opportunities.
I remember the first time I had Shrimp and
grits or the first taste of Green Fried Tomatoes.
The first time I heard an Acadian accent or
the first time I had true French Cuisine or the
first time I set foot on the Caribbean.
Gang being curious is a gift. A gift that brings
forth the best in us. The best in us is many a time
something we do not deal with on daily basis
and it is a great discovery with in ourselves.
It was L F who brought out from within me
my passion for photography and it was her who
gave me the present of my first trip to the Caribbean
just two of many first times I enjoyed with her.
Even now I continue to be in love with photography
and the Caribbean. I have been back a couple of times
since that first time and every time it is like a new
discovery of an old trail. Exciting, new, familiar, old.
It has been my curiosity that has taken me north and
south and east to west in both Mexico and The United
States. I have now traveled most of the Caribbean including
Cuba back when it was not easy or popular.
I have learned a lot and have met a lot of people
and one thing I can say for sure I want to travel and
eat even more.
Great BBQ in Austin and Sioux Falls.
Amazing fried chicken in Charleston, SC
A stupidly good hot dog at the Varsity in Atlanta
Thanks Kat for that amazing trip.
Great fried oysters at Coconut Joes just off the
Atlantic’s coast in SC.
And so much more that I would make this a book
instead of a blog post.
Anyway stay curious my friends and you will
grow and live more.
Jose G. Osuna
http://www.lapbandformen.com Twitter: @LapBand4Men
Perspective.
I just wanted to give a little perspective.
I just want to have you think about those
things that at times carry so much weight
in our day-to-day life.
Let us figure out what is important.
Let us figure out what is worthy of our
time and effort.
Let us understand WHO is worth of
keeping around and affecting our life.
Gang our life is worth the time and effort
so let us remain focus and successful.
Jose G. Osuna
www. lapbandformen.com Twitter: @LapBand4Men
Earn It.
And even then be prepared for many
“acquaintances” to volunteer to take credit
for your accomplishments.
It is the nature of success.
True and real friends are few and
far in between so appreciate the
real ones that have been there for you
and forget just forget about the
“Acquaintances” do not waste time
on those that don’t deserve it.
Stay focus stay successful.
Jose G. Osuna
http://www.lapbandformen.com Twitter: @LapBand4Men
Be Epic
Two things to get out of this Pic. IF you intend on
doing and accomplishing Epic Stuff.
1.- Do not associate with “Basic People”
2.- Do not be “Basic People”
The wrong associations will keep you at the same
level at best or drag you down at worst.
The right associations will push you to grow and do
better. You will be challenged to stretch yourself
and that is why we must avoid “Basic People”
As you grow share so that those around you
continue to grow and expand.
Be and do amazing and epic shit.
Live to the full extent of your abilities.
Gang stay focused DO epic shit.
Jose G. Osuna
http://www.lapbandformen.com Twitter: @LapBand4Men
Passion.
What is it that gets you out of bed?
What are your passions?
When you are the happiest what are you doing?
Who are you doing it with?
We talk so much about weight loss but
we must not forget those things that make us
who we really are.
One of my passions is Photography and I say
one of them because I am just as passionate about
traveling, eating, riding and writing.
All of this things give me happiness.
The mixture of this things define just as
much as saying “I am a male” or “I am Hispanic”.
Gang find those things that you enjoy and go out
and enjoy them. I added these pictures of my self
enjoying a “Picture Safari”
(Sorry I did not intended to scare young children)
We can not forget to live while we are here.
Remain Focus Stay Successful.
Jose G. Osuna
http://www.lapbandformen.com Twitter: @LapBand4Men
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Phoenix Mexican Market, Charleston, SC, AZ Mountains, Savannah, GA.
Wasted Time.
That said why waste another minute
on those that walk out of your life
or those you got out of your life?
Our peace of mind and the work on
the future us is way too important
to waste so STOP IT!!!
Concentrate on what is a head and
work you ass off to make it happen.
Why look back? You are not planning
on going back there are you?
Gang remain focused and you will
remain successful.
Jose G. Osuna
http://www.lapbandformen.com Twitter: @LapBand4Men
Think, Imagine.
SO??? DO YOU???
STILL WANT TO QUIT???
Gang stay focus stay successful.
Jose G. Osuna
The Meds In Our Days.
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
RD’s
All my life I have had a love-hate relationship
with Dietitians. Every single one of them I have
had the pleasure to deal with has been a Liber..
Anyway… Having had to live in the real world
with real limitations and visiting with real flesh,
fat and bones persons I quickly realized that some
of the classic ideas and thoughts pushed by RD’s
were BS for the regular salt of the earth person walking
your street, USA.
This cartoon reminds me of just one example.
I struggled for years trying to lose 20 pounds. Yes you read
that right. MY first attempt was only a small 20 pounds and
I failed for the longest time.
Years later as part of my internship for my CDM (clinical
dietary manager OR certified dietary manager) I did my
paper on the Atkins Diet. At that time I was at about
335 #’s and I threw my self into this paper and this
diet. I went from 335+ pounds to 225 pounds in 3 months.
My labs were amazing. My back pain gone, My stamina
through the roof. I felt great.
I lacked the discipline to keep it off and with my internship
and graduation behind me I revert to bad habits.
My point here is: Not all diets work for everybody, Not all
predicated concepts are fail proof. Not all that is pushed
on us by the ADA is perfect. And most important we must
gather as much information and educations so that we might
find what works for us. Atkins worked for me but it does not
mean that I think It would work or that it should be tried by
everybody., far from it. We are all way too different. but,
Once you find what works for you make sure you stick
to it as there is where the lasting results await.
Stay committed to your goal. Remain centered on health.
Keep your goals and dreams present so that your work will be
enjoyable and satisfying.
Gang stay focused and stay successful.
Jose G. Osuna
All I Want For Christmas Is:
I have been sending a letter to Santa every day
for the last 6 months. I do not ask for much
I just want a date with Adele.
If you have any space left open when you
write your letters to Santa please remind him
of what I have asked.
Isn’t she BEAUTIFUL!!
Jose G. Osuna
Please add this post to any and all
social media forums we must help
Santa.
A Healthy Allergy.
Few 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
Lapband For Men 
