Why the fascination with Kimmer? #4

[Violet Skye]

I'm free....(isn't that a song by The Who?)
...whistling as I sign off

Ahhh, one of my fave songs by the Who - "I'm free/I'm free/And freedom tastes like reality"! Makes a nice medley with "Won't Get Fooled Again". (That scream by Roger Daltrey is one of the best R&R moments evah!)

(((Hugs))) to Kat - I actually went to sleep and missed your original post. And welcome to all our new members of the D-Unit!

[mrsmenopausal]

Originally Posted by Mommy2Many

That is what I remember them being..

I was so proud of myself when I stuck to bootcamp.

My husband said I had lost my mind.

My dds wanted to do it with me.. and I wouldn't let them.

I feel like the worst mommy in the world now for even considering it.

Don't feel badly. Honestly, we were all conned. We didn't know better. At least you said no. I tried to get my son to do it.
Thankfully, he refused.

[Diana]

Whhhhewww that was a lot of catching up...

Wonder how many active posters on KK? More banned then actual members....

[mrsmenopausal]

Originally Posted by stardust1

SHE JUST GOT BANNED

FINALLY IT'S OVER. WHY WAS IT TAKING SO LONG? AND SOMEBODY IS READING RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW. INTERESTING.

Well hi guys, it's me.................Dana

[centralpa]

Originally Posted by DuckFeathers

I was thinking how keith olbermann could have kimmer
as the worst person and one of the weird ones he profiles
also...Think of the possibilities!

Hey DuckFeathers,

I emailed Countdown; will let you know if I get a response. here is what I sent:
************************************************** *********
RE: Recommendation for expose

Hey Keith:

Love your show and hoping that you can bring some attention to a huge scammer on the internet that has the diet world in a frenzy. I have not seen this reported to date in the mainstream news. Would be a great expose on "Worst Person" or "Oddball" or even "Countdown." The story borders on the surreal.

A good overview, with links is here:
3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Official Website for Weight Loss Support - Kimkins: Anatomy of a Diet Scam

Information and photos from the private investigator hired, is here:
slamboard » Kimkins Diet

And some of the original threads that uncovered the fiasco, are here (see, Why the Fascination with KImmer?, parts 1, 2 and 3):
http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/kimkins/

I promise you will not be disappointed.

cheers,
Wendy

[mrsmenopausal]

Originally Posted by Mayberryfan

The following loooooong post was just put in every forum over at KK's. Whooohhooooooo!

Great post! I'm so glad she's going to stop. I hope she sees her doctor for her symptoms and is okay.

[mrsmenopausal]

Originally Posted by stardust1

What I am trying to say is that they don't give anybody a chance to express their opinion, because posts get deleted in a matter of minutes. There are wonderful people on KK. Wonderful people that have been betrayed in many ways. There is no way we can become like "them". I don't play with people's lives. They do.

Hugs to everybody,

Dana

That's why I posted asking about TOS. EVERY one was getting banned for just asking questions about their health. I wanted to ask about mine and wanted *them to tell me I could do it within what they were saying was TOS. Their excuses for all the bans were TOS violations or member complaints. It was sickening. I read a lot of the posts that supposedly got peopled banned and it was clear they were getting rid of those that spoke up, asked questions, or stated concerns while others were allowed to bash members and nothing happened. THAT was it for me. That is what really made me realize what was what.

[teri f]

Originally Posted by Dottie

For all those who "are Ducky", we need a slogan..
How about:

Once you go quack, you never go back!


Friends Forums LLC is not responsible for monitor damage from spewing of beverages when reading posts by any member, or for the personal injury caused by snorting yogurt up your nose. Or for green stools. Thank you.

HAHAHAHAHAHA...STOP IT!!

[Cutie]

mornin' friends! for those of you wanting to "do something" today...check this out!

Kimkins Affiliate Update: WLTips.com » Kimkins Controversy

[Lori42]

Originally Posted by Dottie

For all those who "are Ducky", we need a slogan..
How about:

Once you go quack, you never go back!


Friends Forums LLC is not responsible for monitor damage from spewing of beverages when reading posts by any member, or for the personal injury caused by snorting yogurt up your nose. Or for green stools. Thank you.

OMG!! That's one of the funniest things I've ever read!! Go Dottie!
(back to catching up from page 5)

Lori

[mrsmenopausal]

Originally Posted by freyamoon

And one last question.. why the heck am I willing to embarrass myself by asking these questions? But I REALLY want to know. I'm a little frightened on what will happen in the boob department when I lose the weight. Will I still have very uneven boobs? Will they just end up being saggy deflated things that droop to my knees, one drooping more than the other. or will losing the wight even them out to a much less noticeable degree like they were BEFORE I gained so much weight?

Thanks to anyone brave enough to answer.. and it's ok to laugh.. the whole thing is absurd!


edit: maybe I will post this in the women's issues forum as well. I think we have one of those.

LOL! Almost everyone is "uneven" from what I've read. I've also read that if you're left handed your left breast will be your biggest, right handed/ right breast. Seems true for me. Mine aren't all that noticeable but I can tell. I'm big breasted, too. I've lost 5 inches off my breast size (when measured across my back and across the fronts of my breasts. I've gone down almost a full cup size (from DDD to DD) and an inch off my strap size (though I've lost more than an inch off there, go figure). I think the sagging issue will depend on age. Losing weight when I was younger didn't cause sagging for me. Now, in my late (very late) 40's, that little blessing doesn't seem to happen anymore. I've noticed a difference, but again, it's not that bad. TMI?

[Carolina Rose]

Originally Posted by Mayberryfan

I have a reporter/anchor friend at the CBS affiliate in L.A. and I'm going to pitch the whole Kimkins scam story to her. I can't guarantee she'll do the story, but I do know how to set it up and get her interested. I'm gonna try!!!

Go for it, Mayberryfan!

And, if I recall from my brief time at KK, you're a "24" fan too, aren't you? I'm excited about the changes and new cast additions coming up for this next season!

[Carolina Rose]

Originally Posted by Gweebles

WOW, they just deleted Newbie Support completely!! Someone having an alcoholic moment?

Well, when I was there, most, if not all, of the Newbie Support had been written and organized by littlebit (Becky). When Becky left and began exposing the truth about Kimmer, I figured it was only a matter of time before Kimmer took down littlebit's work only to put it back up later as her own (or even Tippy's now).

Of course, as someone wisely pointed out earlier, Becky will probably be quite relieved when her name is removed from that place!

ETA: Gweebles, I just saw your other post about Newbie Support being back up. Is littlebit's name still associated with it? Whenever KK is down for maintenance or there's some other "glitch" it usually means a lot of "house cleaning" going on, or so it seems. And still no PM function over there?

[mrsmenopausal]

Originally Posted by Carolina Rose

Go for it, Mayberryfan!

And, if I recall from my brief time at KK, you're a "24" fan too, aren't you? I'm excited about the changes and new cast additions coming up for this next season!

Our oldest son gave the first season of 24 on DVD to my husband for father's day. It was an instant addiction. He had always wanted to see it but never got the chance. We got hooked immediately. Even our youngest was hooked. We just picked up season 2 and can't wait to watch it. I cannot imagine waiting a week to see the next episode!! DVD was nice and easy on the addiction. Waiting a week would have killed us. lol

[Dottie]

jdprecious I agree.
I do not feel bad for Kimmer or her associates who went into this fiasco with their eyes open.
I do feel bad for any of the members there (real, not imaginary) who ARE there for the friendship and support.
I hope someone can get the word to them that there are a lot of great low-carb sites around where they can go and continue that support and friendship.
LCF, alc and jimmys sites are probably the best known and biggest, but if they're looking for a smaller, more personal setting I am sure there are a lot out there that they can feel welcome and 'safe' at.
Of course we'd like to see them HERE lol -but realize LCF is not the taste of everyone

[Dottie]

Originally Posted by pazinhim

I've had it with everything. There's just no more denying it. Here is my last post on Kimkins. Thank you for everyone who has contributed to getting the truth out!

Topic Line: Kimkins is the best diet ever!

Is what I would have said three months ago...

Welcome... sorry this happened to you.

[3Tsandme]

Originally Posted by jcrc1312

Hello again. It's been a short while since I've posted here. Last time here, I was very pro-Kimkins. And I was angry at what I was reading here. I asked to be removed from this forum, and they kindly "unregistered" me.
Long story short...I've changed my tune, come to my senses, smartened up....
When I saw those PI pix, I just knew in my heart, it was HER. That was tough for me to swallow. But I told myself it was okay, I can still use the plan cause it works for me.
I continued to lurk here and other places, and it all finally started to sink in. I can't explain it, why I couldn't accept the truth. I kept trying to "make it work" in my head. I finally admitted to my dh that my hair is falling out, and has been for about 6 months. So far, that is the only side effect I have experienced. I emailed Christin, and she is such a beautiful and caring person, and it all fell into place.
I got in touch with a couple of other ex-kimkinites. And it really is a difficult process to remove yourself from the mindset. It all finally came crashing down the other night at the Kimkins site when Wonderwoman started spouting off. I was there, watching it happen. And again, another lightbulb moment...I knew that it was HER. I was typing my response when the screen went blank, and the whole thread was deleted.
I wanted so badly to chat with someone, I was livid! And of course I had burned my bridge here. I have since repented and the admins here kindly reinstated my priveleges. So here I am. I am not very outspoken. But I apologize for being so hard-headed, and thinking so badly of everyone here. You have done an awesome job of getting the word out that KK is not a healthy diet. And SHE is just beyond words! I felt sorry for her at first, but no more. This has got to STOP.
Anyway, thanks for listening. And again, I'm sorry for being so judgemental of everyone here. You were right...all along. I'm just glad that I finally came to my senses.

JC

welcome back to LCF

[freyamoon]

Originally Posted by mrsmenopausal

LOL! Almost everyone is "uneven" from what I've read. I've also read that if you're left handed your left breast will be your biggest, right handed/ right breast. Seems true for me. Mine aren't all that noticeable but I can tell. I'm big breasted, too. I've lost 5 inches off my breast size (when measured across my back and across the fronts of my breasts. I've gone down almost a full cup size (from DDD to DD) and an inch off my strap size (though I've lost more than an inch off there, go figure). I think the sagging issue will depend on age. Losing weight when I was younger didn't cause sagging for me. Now, in my late (very late) 40's, that little blessing doesn't seem to happen anymore. I've noticed a difference, but again, it's not that bad. TMI?

OMG! I am left handed, and it IS my left breast! I never knew that. I am 33. I hope it won't be *too* bad. But losing the weight is the most important thing

[juniper01]

Originally Posted by Katinsac

and to those who gave me hugs...thanks!

You deserve hugs from us all. My heart goes out to you dealing with a sick mom. I just went through it with both my parents...... Be kind to yourself, get lots of rest and hopefully you have a good support system at home.

[mrsmenopausal]

Originally Posted by freyamoon

OMG! I am left handed, and it IS my left breast! I never knew that. I am 33. I hope it won't be *too* bad. But losing the weight is the most important thing

I think it has to do with the muscles being used more because of whichever "handed" you are. lol. I could not for the life of me figure out how to say that.
Just remember, losing it healthily is the most important thing.

[mrsmenopausal]

Originally Posted by juniper01

You deserve hugs from us all. My heart goes out to you dealing with a sick mom. I just went through it with both my parents...... Be kind to yourself, get lots of rest and hopefully you have a good support system at home.

[missis36]

Originally Posted by jcrc1312

Hello again. It's been a short while since I've posted here. Last time here, I was very pro-Kimkins. And I was angry at what I was reading here. I asked to be removed from this forum, and they kindly "unregistered" me.
Long story short...I've changed my tune, come to my senses, smartened up....
When I saw those PI pix, I just knew in my heart, it was HER. That was tough for me to swallow. But I told myself it was okay, I can still use the plan cause it works for me.
I continued to lurk here and other places, and it all finally started to sink in. I can't explain it, why I couldn't accept the truth. I kept trying to "make it work" in my head. I finally admitted to my dh that my hair is falling out, and has been for about 6 months. So far, that is the only side effect I have experienced. I emailed Christin, and she is such a beautiful and caring person, and it all fell into place.
I got in touch with a couple of other ex-kimkinites. And it really is a difficult process to remove yourself from the mindset. It all finally came crashing down the other night at the Kimkins site when Wonderwoman started spouting off. I was there, watching it happen. And again, another lightbulb moment...I knew that it was HER. I was typing my response when the screen went blank, and the whole thread was deleted.
I wanted so badly to chat with someone, I was livid! And of course I had burned my bridge here. I have since repented and the admins here kindly reinstated my priveleges. So here I am. I am not very outspoken. But I apologize for being so hard-headed, and thinking so badly of everyone here. You have done an awesome job of getting the word out that KK is not a healthy diet. And SHE is just beyond words! I felt sorry for her at first, but no more. This has got to STOP.
Anyway, thanks for listening. And again, I'm sorry for being so judgemental of everyone here. You were right...all along. I'm just glad that I finally came to my senses.

JC

Sorry guys I'm trying to catch up but I'm only on page 3. YIkes. But I wanted to say JC you didn't burn any bridges here. Every person who was angry in the beginning has started to see what we have been fighting for. You see now. THat's great and I for one am excited to see you posting again. I'm happy you joined us and please say you will stay here, if not for the friendships which you will have , but for the great tips and tricks you will learn here for your weightloss. Thank you for your post! You are what we are fighting for.

[missis36]