It looks like the George W. Bush Presidential Library will be short a few books and periodicals, because I made my goal of 2 pounds with a couple of ounces to spare.

This approach seems to be working, not necessarily because I despise GWB so much, but because having a short-term goal really discourages cheating. If I vow to lose ten pounds, well then, I’ll get started on that right after I finish this sundae; but knowing I have to be down two pounds by Wednesday really clarifies my thinking.

We’ll see what happens when I start work next week and am unable to continue with my current exercise regimen.