SacramentoMonarchs.com recently had a chance to catch up with Lady Grooms who is currently enjoying her time off the court.

Q: What have you been up to during the off-season?
A: I have been very busy this off-season. We have a new store and my “Sugar” (husband) is too frugal to hire anyone so he is killing me. :)

Q: What’s a typical day for you during this off-season?
A: My typical day is working out in the morning, having lunch off and then I’m off to the store by 1:00 O’clock, except on Fridays and Saturdays, we open at 10 a.m. so I work, work, work and I don’t get paid 10 cents!!!!!!!

Q: What are some of the things that you are doing in the off-season to prepare for next year?
A: I am always trying to stay in some form of condition because it is very important to maintain physical fitness, as you get older. It is harder to maintain that “fine” body when you pass age 30. HAHAHAHA.

Q: Do you have any plans to play overseas again?
A: NO!!!! I have no plans to play in Europe again!!!!!! Now it is great money and I’m not making that kind of money now, but I have stability and I love being home with my mama!!! I’m a mama’s girl; especially since she only has one child, it’s me! I’m preparing for the life outside of basketball with the various businesses my “Sugar” and mom have going on now.

Q: Have been back to alma mater to check out a game?
A: I have not seen a game yet, but I have been down there in Athens, GA. I’m a Lady Dawg forever. Kara and I will meet up when Tennessee plays UGA. Go Dawgs!!!!!

Q: Do you do anything special for the holidays and do you have any family holiday traditions?
A: Our tradition during the holidays is exchanging gifts. I love it because my mom has a big family (nine brothers and sisters) so I love going to Raleigh, N.C. for the holidays.

I like to sleep with my grandma every time I come home. I feel so safe and loved as I lay beside her. I was the first grandchild too, so I have been spoiled all my life and I love it!!!!

Q: What's your favorite holiday song?
A: My favorite holiday song is “Silent Night” by the Temptations.

Q: Do you have any favorite holiday foods or drinks?
A: My favorite food is sweet potato pie and 7up cake. I like it HOT!!!! Meaning straight out of the oven. My mama hates it (that I cut and eat it before it’s cooled), but for the holidays she allows me to (cut it).

Q: Last year you told us about your personal training business with your husband Del, if our New Year’s resolution was to get into shape, what's the #1 fat burning exercise that we should do?
A: The best fat burning exercise for the New Year is to walk fast away from the table after one plate of food. No seconds. HAHAHAHA…But seriously, a crunch workout is great.