December 9, 10, 11th

So much has happened that I don't know where to start. I decided that I needed a change of pace, because my workout had begun to get stale. I started doing downward dog (yoga) in the tub. Incorporating yoga into my bath routine! My bath routine, my lovely, lovely bath routine:))) Candles, no music, no lights, children asleep, man lurking about protecting the perimeter, me and 2 large cups of alkaline water (lemons, oranges, mint leaves) My mother in law had just left the bathroom, and she cleans her way out. Sinks wiped down with alcohol dry, no urine smell from the toilet, just space and white towels everywhere, and Auntie Tonia's heater under the chair if I get cold, which I won't because I have the window open and I'm inhaling that California moonlight, bathing my skin in best beauty water.....and then the epiphany hit, and I realized that I needed a sabbatical to move myself into the next phase of life.

I'm still trying to get to the body, that I want to have at 4o, I am not there yet. I should take a moment and explain sabbatical for the entrepreneur (This means you can go somewhere, but you better create a form of income while you are there, or the trip won't be paid for) I was led down south I'm feeling Alabama to Georgia (I had been to Alabama with Queen Keyetta, Chamika MyLady, and Tiaira, so I knew it, but I have never been to Georgia. I know it was meant to be, because my grandmother, whom is from Cleveland, had asked for help to come in October, to help her sister and brother in law, with some medical issues, and liabilities. Grandma's in Georgia, so is Mokeeda Brantley, Kai, Femi, and of course FlightKlub/S.C.E! (December 11th 2009-Young Exec's Bash, Alabama, Off da' Chain!!)

I am trying to convince Kai that owning and operating a Whole Foods is the way to go for our next investment, we're arguing over locations, plus she wants it to be an independent co-op and call it HOOD FOODS . YESSS but Noo. (Brandale, I need you to weigh in on this one! (18 to 34 year old demographics)

The baby is waking up....to be continued!!!

Green Festival Executive Decision

Today I did the unthinkable. I hijacked the day and decided that the children and I are going to do what I want to do. I cancelled ballet and all of the usual Saturday morning rituals in favor of cleaning, organizing, recycling, and going out and enjoy Green Festival. They are P.O.'d! What they don't know is that we're going to harness that energy refresh out space:) I've promised myself that, well at least in my mind we'll play music, laugh, and talk. In their mind I am a drill seargent of cleaning orders. I'm strapping on my belly band (until I get my ArdyssLife garment) and turn this into a workout. First I'm stretching. Stretching is like a strong cup of coffee, it wakes you up good. Then I'm going up and down the stairs, doing a little lifting careful to use a straight back, use my legs and not lock my knees. I might even find my ankles weights and strap them on! When I'm done the house will be lighter and so will I:)

Lose, Gain, Repeat, Lose, Gain, Repeat

It is so important not to be discouraged, as I have had to lose the same weight over and over again. I keep replaying video's where I can see myself in my right skin. It's not just the size of the body, but it's an attitude about myself that claims sexy femininity, and it's about my health. Having four children was a personal decision that I am proud of. However, it does require a high level of energy that I wasn't prepared for. When I overeat or don't eat energizing foods (fresh fruit, green vegetables, raw, raw, raw) I can't commit to being a fabulous mother of four. It is routine for me to put a variety of good food and fun things around me and fall asleep in the middle of the room and allow them to play around me. This is a quick fix for coming out of a food coma, but I can't sustain this way of living. The children are getting bigger, and want to do more outside of watching mommy sleep off a cheeseburger. This video show's me after three children at the height of a good raw diet for about a month. I was fast, with super great skin, and a great attitude and I couldn't be more pleased, but right now, I do not know how on earth can I recreate this miracle of a flat stomach after four children. I am compelled to do this, because I want to remain a role-model in their eyes. I want them to want to be like mommy.

Work out

aprilchelsea | MySpace Video

Feeling Sexy When I Exercise

I don't know why, but feeling sexy when I exercise helps me to move longer, stronger, and faster. If I can feel sexy when I am working out, it reminds me of why I am working out in the first place. I will go all out to feel sexy. The things that make me feel sexy are

1. Bikini's

2. Roller Skates

3. Water

4. Hats

5. Sweating

6. Flowers, In my hair, or received from a lover

This video really shows my need to feel sexy while working out, and how I can go for hours and hours if I do.:))

Pink Hockey Girl

aprilchelsea | MySpace Video

Eating Right

The best solution that I have found for eating right, is eating right for your blood type. It eliminates the guesswork and gives you a foot hold in the grocery store. It's simple you get the list of food for your blood type and just go down list and purchase what's right for you. I am a firm believer that you can eat anything that you want as long as it's in moderation. When I was growing up, my family owned a barbeque restaurant. and as my grandmother likes to say "pork funded my life." My recent exposure however has taught me that not all meats are beneficial to my body and that if I really want to have a pain free life I have to conform to what my body needs.

You've decided to lose the weight, now what!

My name is April-Chelsea and I am 36 years old. My 20th year high school reunion is in 2010, and I want to lose 20lbs. to feel my best. This is no easy task considering that I have, a husband, four children, an even larger extended family, a career, and a dream of being a mogul. In any respect take the journey with me. The most important thing for me to remember is to incorporate the children into every aspect of my workout. It keeps us united, maintains their health, as well as gives us a chance to spend quality time together. I am a firm believer that there is no magic pill, exercise and eating right are the only solutions. If I keep my workouts fun, I can last longer, and actually look forward to doing them the next day. Take the journey with me, let's lose weight together!