Collection development librarian in Washington State, purchasing non-fiction materials and ebooks for 24 location system. Nearly 50. Born and raised in Iowa, attended University of Iowa in 1990s, then moved with partner Richard Davis (also on here) to Kansas City, Eugene, OR (2002 - 07), then Everett area. Enjoy reading history, science, and philosophy, and walking outdoors. Have lost 25ish pounds in 3 months on low-carb diet, regular "Atkinsish" with intermittent "fat fast" as recommended by Atkins book. Interested in connecting with ppl as obsessed with weight as I am. Want to reach goal weight of 200 or less if it kills me but patient as to timeline. So far seem to be averaging 8-10 pounds a month for 3 months. Good start.