Currently, I am a professional artist (portraitist, oils) and jewelry designer in Scottsdale, AZ. I made this major career change when I turned 49, and decided to follow a life-long dream. View my website: www.boutiqueblynn.com Previously, I was a psychology professor, therapist, and clinical hypnotherapist in Texas. I hold numerous degrees, including a Ph.D. in psychology. I am married, with a 9-year-old highly-gifted son (had him at 40). He is a musical savant (piano) and requires a great deal of my time and energy. Take a look at a concert he did when he was 8 on MySpace: search for member 'doctorlynn' and click on the video link on my homepage.
I have always struggled with the same 20 pounds up and down. I was anorexic for part of my teen years, so losing weight as an adult is full of stress and a deep fear of falling back into anorexia- the psychologist in me understands the emotions underlying this issue, but it's still difficult to fix the problem :-)
I want to have a healthy body, so I can see my son grow into a man and be a healthy "older" mom. That is more important to me than the poundage. I am doing this diet because I want to get my enzymes and internal organs into good shape. I hope to hear from others also trying to improve their internal systems.