Yeah, whats the point of "networking" when, after you successfully "pitched" a "client", you can't feel confident after you take off your "power suit".

Anyways, another quick update.
Lost 3 pounds!
After working out very intensely for a month, I finally felt burnt out for the past 3 days. I've been taking it easy with the exercise. HOWEVER, I attributed my progress to 2 big factors:
1. I added vegetables back to diet and...
2. I started drinking ephedra (Ma Huang) tea 3 days ago.

As soon as I started drinking ephedra tea, the pounds just started falling (well, after 24 hours). Its like finding a hammer big enough to smash through my 170 barrier. Now I can see (vague) lines in my pecs when I flex. Yes, for those of you who are living in the US, you can't buy ephedra anymore. Maybe try your luck at a Chinese herbal place (ask for "Ma whoo-wong" or just write down 麻黄). In case you are wondering, I moved to China two weeks ago from Manhattan.