NSV: Chinese Booth

Things have been going pretty good since I started. I have noticed a lot of changes in how my clothes are fitting, but it wasn't until yesterday that I noticed something significant.

There is a Chinese restaurant that I go to for lunch on occasion, but have been avoiding it because of the MSG. I usually bring my lunch to work, but yesterday I didn't make time to get anything ready. On top of that, I have been a little under the weather, so I wasn't feeling up to making the effort. As lunch was approaching, I was getting hungry, and Won Ton Soup sounded really good. So I made my way to the restaurant. Under usual circumstances my initial feeling, as I am walking in, is to ask for a table. The booths that they have are a little on the small side. I'm sure that they are normal sized, but for me, it's a pretty snug fit. So snug, that my stomach touches the table! I end up trying to suck in my gut, so that I don't feel uncomfortably wedged in there. And of course, the tables are bolted to the floor, so there is no relief to be found!

This time around, those same thoughts rattled around my head. But I quickly reminded myself of how far I have come to this point. And as I result, I blurted out "I would like a booth please". It ended up coming out as "I would like a booth prease". (insert awkward moment) But I was more shocked and worried about my request, that the awkwardness was not that big of an issue. Although my friend that was with me was cracking up! As we approached the booth, I had one of those "Here we go" moments. As I look a the booth, it appears smaller than ever. I quickly scan the other available options in the room, to see if this is in fact the same as the others. (like I've never been there before) As I sit down, I start sucking in my gut. I'm comfortable, and I don't feel anything. So I i sit normally. To my surprise, and excitement, there is now a good 4.5" between me and the table!!!

GYM TIME!!!