Why the fascination with Kimmer? #7

[WildAngel6]

Originally Posted by McLurkypants

Wow. Couple of thoughts on viewing this...



ETA:
3. She specifically mentioned learning of Kimkins in the PEOPLE MAGAZINE "Half Their Weight" story. Methinks People Magazine needs an update! Anybody been in touch with them? They are the most credible media venue I know of to have been duped by Heidi (Sorry, WW is big, but I've never held them in much more esteem than I would any other newsstand rag - and their actions once they learned they'd published a stolen russian mail order bride photo on their front cover has been less than impressive!).

You can contact people magazine by email at Editor@people.com

[JuliaL]

Mary (Cartbabe) is the only one featured in People who mentioned Kimkins. She did not say she lost her weight on it, but People made it sound like she did, which really upset her.

[imjoyful]

Originally Posted by Fat_Mom_Walking

I just want to ask if Wyatt's Momma is out there somewhere . . . I am sure she was banned, and I am hoping she found her way into a safe harbor.

FMW - I'm trying to catch up but I don't think it's gonna happen... everybody writes much faster than I can keep up!

I wanted to let you know that yes, WM was banned.

[gibster]

Originally Posted by Mayberryfan

So Fitness Guru lives in Florida, too? Same state as "Dr." Mark?

Color me suspicious!

FitGu seems to be a different person IMO. This person can actually spell and use good grammar. At least not the blatant mistakes of the other 2.

[Diana]

What I don't understand is why put info out there on Mark, but not the guru....?
What is the meaning behind that?

[Dottie]

SMP fwiw- I agree that his personal life isn't the problem, it's his professional credentials and advice that are the subject.

[gibster]

Princess Dieter said: And may her minions not know a night's good sleep or a satisfying bowel movement until they repent of their lying and abetting...

Exactly! Excellent post, BTW

[gibster]

Originally Posted by ixtapacheryl

Outstanding post!!!!! I just thought of something else -- you know how Kimmer/Heidi loves to constantly be posting advice, receiving praises, etc.? Well what have we accomplished? She supposedly is no longer the owner .... she hasn't been seen posting ..... she's not giving advice (unless she is finally answering her private e-mail being sent to the Gmail address). She is no longer in the limelight! She's a "has been" and all she has to show for it is a ruined reputation. It must be torture for her.

Sorry for the disjointed phrases, but I'm tired and can't fall asleep!

She may just be on her way to her next scam....who knows?

[Ntombi]

Okay, tonight (this morning) was easier than yesterday! Y'all are being merciful and slowing down, thank you!

My thoughts for the day:

Originally Posted by katOD

WAIT hold the phone!!!
They have an admin, giving advice and support there who weighs over 400lbs???? exactly what qualifies this person to dispense diet advice???

Being an admin on a weight loss board is just like being an admin on any other kind of board. He's there for the rules of the forum, not a cover-boy for the plan.

He's not portraying himself as a Kimkins expert or success story; he's an admin who's trying to follow the plan.

Knowing the plan and following the plan successfully are two different things. I know a LOT about Atkins, but I haven't made it to goal (I'm actually off-plan right now, but getting back on shortly), and I feel comfortable dispensing advice. I'm upfront about my status, and people can take or leave my words. He may be in the same situation.

Regardless, he's there to uphold the TOS, not as a Kimkins expert, so when he gives advice, the members can take it as they would from any other long-term member.

JMO.

Originally Posted by TeresaAnne

Again, remember that Tippy and Mark go way back, it has been established that they are old friends! It's important to keep this in mind!

Oh, be assured that she knows very well all about him, and is at the very least guilty of omission - for whatever curious reason(s). Hmmm....so what's to hide?

Echoing others who are asking when this was confirmed? I don't remember getting confirmation, just speculation based on proximity.

Originally Posted by ixtapacheryl

I have a question ...... way way back on #1 fascination thread didn't someone find out that the Kimkins website was registered to Heidi Diaz? If it had been sold - wouldn't that same website show the new owners? I can't remember what website they went to and I'll try to find it. Wish me luck!!!

Yes, she WAS the owner (or maybe it was Brandon, I'm having a brain fart right now), but when it was sold, re-registered, whatever, the company information is hidden for a certain period--someone else said 60 days--so since the first ownership check, the ownership has changed, and isn't accessible at the moment. If/When someone gets a subpoena, the information will again be available.

Originally Posted by mrsmenopausal

Where do you find the carb control yogurt? I can't find it anywhere by me. I've tried about 5 major grocery stores and two health food stores.

I hated the Carb Control yogurt, but I LOVE yogurt, so I buy plain whole milk yogurt from Trader Joe's or the supermarket, add Splenda and/or DaVinci syrup, and eat up. It's better than any other yogurt for me, because I can flavor it just as I want at that moment. Add some vanilla extract, get vanilla yogurt, add a dash of lemon juice, get lemon yogurt, add a dollop of SF jam, or a spoonful of flax, etc. YUMMY. Very low carb, too. Just don't get low fat or ( ) fat-free, get the whole milk version.

[dointhis4me]

Originally Posted by Diana

What I don't understand is why put info out there on Mark, but not the guru....?
What is the meaning behind that?

IMHO, its either Dr Mark and Fitness Guru are one in the same or because they know we are so good and will figure out who Fitness Guru is in no time at all if given even one little piece of info It took about 10 mins to figure out who Dr (?) Mark was.

Oh, just thought of a third one....could be because they are a bunch of liars(which we know they are) and he/she isn't real (but I think this is least likely???)

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by Dottie

SMP fwiw- I agree that his personal life isn't the problem, it's his professional credentials and advice that are the subject.

I agree.

[shelby7851]

Originally Posted by MissMerize

Re:Body Fat, Dr. Mark 35 Minutes ago
Well,
First of all, your loss to date has been great!


Body fat % can be determined in a few ways, some easy, some cheap, some expensive and some in between.

Easiest - Get a scale that measures bodyfat electrically. You calibrate it to your body type and height, it sends a current through your body that you cannot feel, and comes up with a percentage _base_d on resistance. Not the most accurate but pretty good. $34.99 at target!
That is probably the best method if you are over 200lbs.

Once you get down in weight - Skin caliper measurements. You can find a kit for around $10 that includes all you need to take the readings on your own...except a friend....for those hard to reach places. Very accurate. They also do this at health clubs.


Most accurate and expensive - hydrostatic testing. The weigh you under water and above, mostly neked, with all air out of the lungs to determine almost exact %. If you aren't trying out for the olympic team it really isn't necessary.


Bodyfat is really a much better determiner than pure weight.

Muscle takes up much less space than fat pound for pound. As you get close to target listen to what the clothes or bodyfat say and not the scales.

Dr. Mark



Okay, How does the doc know what they got at Target? Does he shop there too?

I'm gonna get that caliper thing for $10.00. Could someone help me for the hard to reach areas? (insert skeleton with gatorade pic here)

ok, really. His writing style is soooo much like Kimmer's that cant be right. The way he throws in the 'LOL' s and the little jokes stuck in there, and definitely talking about buying something at Target ....just sticking that in there, sounds soooo like her. it is weird.

[katOD]

Originally Posted by Ntombi

Okay, tonight (this morning) was easier than yesterday! Y'all are being merciful and slowing down, thank you!

My thoughts for the day:

Being an admin on a weight loss board is just like being an admin on any other kind of board. He's there for the rules of the forum, not a cover-boy for the plan.

He's not portraying himself as a Kimkins expert or success story; he's an admin who's trying to follow the plan.

Knowing the plan and following the plan successfully are two different things. I know a LOT about Atkins, but I haven't made it to goal (I'm actually off-plan right now, but getting back on shortly), and I feel comfortable dispensing advice. I'm upfront about my status, and people can take or leave my words. He may be in the same situation.

Regardless, he's there to uphold the TOS, not as a Kimkins expert, so when he gives advice, the members can take it as they would from any other long-term member.

JMO.

I have given a great deal of thought to what others have commented in regards to what I said up there. Perhaps I was a bit flippant and not very nice, however I still stand by my indignation at the whole idea of this person being in charge over there. On a diet board that I have paid for a membership of, where the diets originator has backed off, I expect those that step in to take her place as advice givers to have some expertise at the diet, if he is not able to make the diet work, as TT isn't since she appears to keep losing and gaining the same pounds*others have pointed this out I've not paid much attention to her weight* then I have issue with him stepping into a role on a paid site that puts him in the perceived position of poster boy for the diet, and yes to me it is a perception. He may not be shouting from the rooftops that he has expertise, but his role, on a paid site, gives the perception of some sort of authority.
Of course on a free board, such as this one or the number of others I am involved with, I don't have the expectations that I do on one I have paid for.

Since they took away the 'expert' kimmer, they can atleast provide admins with expertise.

This also is JMO, I clearly expressed it poorly the first time lol

[GennieF]

Helllo everyone,

LONG time lurker here. I just wanted to come out and post to say great job on all those gals who tracked down those fake success stories, WOW! Trying to keep an eye on this thread has kept me away from other areas of this message board (LOVE the recipes section!) but am eagerly awaiting for the next big thing to happen, it's much better than ANY show on tv LOL, okay, back to lurking but just wanted to let you know that there are a lot of eager eyes waiting for the next juicy bit of information to surface.

[TinaBina]

Just a thought, maybe FitGuru is Dr. Marks girlfriend....

[JustKim]

well, I was thinking they were the same, however Dr. Mark is a personal trainer through CHEK and Fitguru is NASM (and blanking on the other)

I can't wait to read what Dr mark updates on the body fat measures.

Lynn is asking some great questions

[GypsyVisions]

Originally Posted by Ntombi

Being an admin on a weight loss board is just like being an admin on any other kind of board. He's there for the rules of the forum, not a cover-boy for the plan.

He's not portraying himself as a Kimkins expert or success story; he's an admin who's trying to follow the plan.

Knowing the plan and following the plan successfully are two different things. I know a LOT about Atkins, but I haven't made it to goal (I'm actually off-plan right now, but getting back on shortly), and I feel comfortable dispensing advice. I'm upfront about my status, and people can take or leave my words. He may be in the same situation.

Regardless, he's there to uphold the TOS, not as a Kimkins expert, so when he gives advice, the members can take it as they would from any other long-term member.

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I totally agree with what you said.

[JustKim]

and here we have FitGuru!!
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If it is helpful...I have a website where you can get all of these items for a discounted price. Your Online Fitness Resource!. If you want to order from my website, email me at xxxxxhis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and I can give you specific item # which will fit you best.
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Lynn I love you!!!

[MissMerize]

Re:Hi FG! 9 Hours, 20 Minutes ago
Hey Lynn-
I have no problem answering your questions. I have been in the fitness industry for about 8 years. I have my BS in Exercise Science and two national certifications (NASM, AFAA). I started working in large health clubs where I was a personal trainer and then moved into a Fitness Manager role. Now I own a personal training studio in Florida with full intentions of opening multiple locations.
It is a great industry to be in. I have met a ton of amazing people and to help them reach their health and fitness goals...it is a wonderful feeling.

FitGuru



Oh my, does he live in the trailor park too?

[JustKim]

how many days did I say before he started wanting to sell thing to memebrs from his site??

[HoneyBee2]

Fit Guru-about me page from Your Online Fitness Resource!
'Nick Clark
Nick has several years of experience in the fitness industry and specializes in functional training. sport-specific training, core/balance training, corrective exercise techniques, and overall general fitness.

Credentials
Fitness Title
Certified Personal Trainer
Certification
NASM, AFAA
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Specialty
Functional Training, Sport-Specific, Corrective Exercise Techniques'

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by JustKim

how many days did I say before he started wanting to sell thing to memebrs from his site??

You were right.

[JustKim]

AFAA personal trainer certification can be obtained with a THREE DAY course

from their website

WHAT IS IT?
A three-day certification workshop including lectures, practical demonstrations and written and practical exams. Although this course will help prepare you for both AFAA's Personal Fitness Trainer Certification and the Personal Fitness Trainer National Boards, successful completion of the course does not guarantee you will pass either examination. The curriculum includes:

Anatomy and kinesiology
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WHO IS IT FOR?

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Early registration and pre-study is required.
Weightroom/weight training experience is strongly recommended.
WHAT DOES IT COST?

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3-day Certification Workshop
Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Study Guide
One-year AFAA membership ($68 value) or membership extension to current members and a subscription to American Fitness magazine (does not include postage to addresses outside the U.S.)
AFAA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer certificate and I.D. card (upon successful completion of both written and practical examinations) CPR certification required before certificate is issued.

[2big4mysize]

so fitness guru is Nick Clark from his website and if you scroll to the bottom of the about me page you can see what he looks like.

[LosingToLive]

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