PRUDENCE'S DORM ROOM

what a relief that mardi gras is over! things get so hectic around here...traffic, closed businesses, special hours, a ton of tourists, street closures...did i mention traffic? a lot of my friends actually start their diet and exercising after mardi gras. you just have to indulge during this time. i guess thats why i haven't made it on here in a while. i took a break from lifting because i was overtraining my shoulders and back. i was up to 20lb dumbells. its a big gain for me because i vividly remember struggling with the 15 pounders. i used to have to do a 15lb dumbell one side at a time; and i could barely push out 8. how weak!haha. to keep mardi gras weight off, i just did a little cardio 4-5 times a week. now that i've gotten enough rest, i'll be lifting full time at the end of the week. i've been getting a lot of knee and ankle pains lately. i guess i need to take glucosamine more regularly. you actually do a ton of walking when you go out to a parade...thats one good thing. another good thing about living in new orleans is the boiled seafood. i think its an awesome diet food...its boiled, low carb and after you take all that time to peel the crawfish, you're full. only thing thats bad is the salt content. i hope everyone is doing well with their dieting. a lot of you are well into your competition season. good luck, stay focused!