Why the fascination with Kimmer? #8 - Page 2

jenna... · 10-16-2007, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GypsyVisions

The truth spreads like wildfire. Thank goodness.

The rise and fall of the Kimkins Diet (CalorieLab Calorie Counter News)

I get kimkins google alerts and everyday I get 2 or 3 links to more articles spreading the word.

That is the best anti-kimkins diet artical

I've read yet. Thanks!

JoanieOrchard · 10-16-2007, 08:32 AM

I've been thinking about this for a while, and it really frustrates me that this whole thing hasn't gotten more media attention. I don't watch the news much, but on the web, I read CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News. Each site has little stories, and most of them are so UNnewsworthy. Why isn't someone grabbing ahold of this story? We have 24 hour news stations with the same news over and over and OVER again. I wish they would bite on this one.

Also I sure do hope that in addition to the civil lawsuit that there will be some criminal charges there.

This is all just too frustrating.

SMP · 10-16-2007, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CarolynF

Good morning..

I love the EXTRA EXTRA BAD BAD..It's so jr. high!!! and I love the Dummies post.

Nice to see missi..and I trust her that things are moving along in a positive direction for the demise of the Kimpire.

Just right here at LCF's, we have dominated this area. Not too many folks left starving themselves at LCF's..which is one of our goals here for our friends..NO ONE on this thread wants to hear about any LCFer getting sick, losing hair, having heart problems because of being on Kimkins..We want all our LCFriends to be healthy as they lose their
weight..

Hey Carolyn, translating that into my kind of Canadian, eh? - I concur that we don't want to hear of any LCF friends losing hair and heart because of Kimkins. But that doesn't mean that we aren't interested in you that are still having residual problems, eh Carolyn? We do want to assist you in your struggles as you learn to eat (I was going to say better, but EAT covers it

), even if all we can do is hold your hand, pat you on the back, and help you wait out the body repairs. But, as Carolyn said, we don't want new cases of starvation here on LCF - that is dangerous and ultimately futile. Here's to health for all us losers! EH!

kristinaInWa2003 · 10-16-2007, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kristinaInWa2003

couldn't find the kimmers thread from a while back, so am just posting this link I just found.

http://www.fatsecret.com/diets/membe...px?dietid=2073

Not sure why this was moved. I was trying to find the post in the Playground that someone posted a few weeks ago titled "For all those that remember Kimmmers" or something like that. Oh well I guess it's moved now. The original post was in the playground...

susique333 · 10-16-2007, 08:57 AM

Ha! I go to the dentist and come home and you all moved!

Somehow I didnt get the link to #8 but the bloodhound in me got me here! Mornin everyone.

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Originally Posted by Dottie

Why the fascination with Kimmer?

Why the fascination with Kimmer? #2

Why the fascination with Kimmer? #3

Why the fascination with Kimmer? #4

Why the fascination with Kimmer? #5

Why the fascination with Kimmer? #6

Why the fascination with Kimmer? #7

KTLA News in Los Angeles segment on Kimmer - Part 1

KTLA News in Los Angeles segment on Kimmer - Part 2

susique333 · 10-16-2007, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MissMerize

I've been busy all morning growing hair

That comment made me laugh out loud, MissMerize. My sisters and I email back and forth all day long (hiding from bosses that is) and our motto is "If it makes you LOL, you HAVE to send it on".

Maid of Erin · 10-16-2007, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JoanieOrchard

I've been thinking about this for a while, and it really frustrates me that this whole thing hasn't gotten more media attention. I don't watch the news much, but on the web, I read CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News. Each site has little stories, and most of them are so UNnewsworthy. Why isn't someone grabbing ahold of this story?

Why don't we all start emailing them info?

marnaewilson · 10-16-2007, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jazlyn

I can't help but wonder how kimmer is feeling right now. I mean I know she doesn't care about anyone but herself or the countless people she has duped, but I wonder if she's feeling humiliated at all. I know I would be if I saw myself on the news like that and people found out I was trying to pass myself off as the red dress lady.

I wonder if she's scared to leave her house for fear a PI is watching her or a news crew is waiting to pounce.

Does she feel bad at all about the stuff that is being said about her?

I guess I just can't comprehend someone like her.

Actually, I've thought this, too. I can't imagine never knowing when my picture would be snapped and posted publically. I can't imagine having told a really big lie or done something illegal and being caught in a very public way. I know Kimmer is immune from many of the feelings I would have, but I still would really hate to be her right now.

Dottie · 10-16-2007, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by marnaewilson

Actually, I've thought this, too. I can't imagine never knowing when my picture would be snapped and posted publically.

When she sent me that email with the pseudo-threat that "someone" was going to do that to me, it did make me start to pay attention to strange cars on the street and stuff like that.. then I thought "screw it" lol

So I have very little sympathy for her having to be on watch since she tried to make me feel that way.

JoSkids · 10-16-2007, 09:10 AM

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Let me guess, it costs $59.95, you get to read it for 3 days then the inner pages disolve leaving you just the cover. You can't get your money back because you had plenty of time to use the information and they can prove this because they have screen shots. Am I close?

The book is very clever & this statement - is too hilarious! Yup, I would guess you are pretty spot on!

JoSkids · 10-16-2007, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mrsmenopausal

I leave Friday afternoon and will be gone 10 days!! Can someone put in a request for an earlier reveal, pretty please? LOL!

You have probably mentioned it mrs, but I hope that you are going somewhere fun...

JoanieOrchard · 10-16-2007, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Maid of Erin

Why don't we all start emailing them info?

I have emailed several news outlets. I've been thinking about emailing Star Jones on Court TV - not because I'm a Star Jones fan, but she had a weight battle and might be interested in this story.

Frustration leads to a Cinnabon (sp?) craving! Help!

SMP · 10-16-2007, 09:30 AM

After all the finger pointing at the new Kimkins doctor who shall be nameless due to his mixing up organs and glands, there is a stunning piece in the NY Times today about scientists and diabetes and bones. Apparently bones can release a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels, making BONES an endocrine organ!
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/16/he...html?th&emc=th

Wow, they've found fat isn't inert, but active in regulating glucose levels, and the further they look, the more complex the whole issue of regulating blood sugar levels are. But we know quite a bit about controlling those levels, and strict carb control is certainly part of it. Good thing, because I'm not sure if my bones listen to anything I say!

susique333 · 10-16-2007, 09:31 AM

I found this a curious read. 1st, it appears that she deleted her signature but you can still see its Kimmer by the Qs being directed and how she answers. Amazing how she thinks the Atkins diet was changed (by others) for monetary gain.
http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ma...-you-know.html

WildAngel6 · 10-16-2007, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JoanieOrchard

I have emailed several news outlets. I've been thinking about emailing Star Jones on Court TV - not because I'm a Star Jones fan, but she had a weight battle and might be interested in this story.

Frustration leads to a Cinnabon (sp?) craving! Help!

If you find email addresses or web page contact links for any of the various news agencies (or other folks) we should be emailing to get the word out, please post them to the list so we can all help in the emailing.

For instance, Woman's World Magazine editor: DearWW@aol.com
People Magazine editor: editor@people.com

Remember, it IS the squeaky wheel that gets the grease.

Thank you!

LosingToLive · 10-16-2007, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kristinaInWa2003

couldn't find the kimmers thread from a while back, so am just posting this link I just found.

Kimkins - fatsecret

I saw this on the "Today" show this morning. I looked at the site and it has many kk members. Things that make you go hmmm.

Silver Spice · 10-16-2007, 09:44 AM

((((Admitting that I have not read the extensive list of posts but I've asked this before and no one seemed to respond to it.))))

I was totally against Kimmer from the first time I registered with LCF, which if I remember correctly was late 2002 or 2003, but under a different screen name. It was SOOO obvious to me that her avitar was a fake and her comments conflicted at times. I was even warned by LCF administrators when I questioned Kimmer's posts and photos and eventually left this site ... but that was then, this is now, and we all have grown past that. I came back with the blessing of the admins here, and just stayed out of Kimmer discussions.

Then I was drawn in by others who "seemed" to have found the magic potion and I decided to try the Kimmer experiment ... oh how I wish I had never done that. I can only hope that some day I'll find my metabolism again.

Anyway~
I am still confused about Heidi being bald, if she didn't follow the Kimkins diet? How does that work? Kimkins has been making people lose weight and hair, why did Kimmer (Heidi) lose her hair? Is it possible that she once WAS 198 pounds thinner and gained the weight back?

Dottie · 10-16-2007, 09:47 AM

Her ex-family said she has had alopecia for a long time. I don't think anyone knows how that happened.

Edit: Looking at the earlier pictures of her with her son (blue and white dress), it looks like she's wearing a wig there, too, so I'd estimate she's had it at least 10 years. The boy looks about 8 or 9.

Maid of Erin · 10-16-2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by WildAngel6

If you find email addresses or web page contact links for any of the various news agencies (or other folks) we should be emailing to get the word out, please post them to the list so we can all help in the emailing.

For instance, Woman's World Magazine editor: DearWW@aol.com
People Magazine editor: editor@people.com

Remember, it IS the squeaky wheel that gets the grease.

Thank you!

I did email a bunch of networks today.

Be sure to not only post links like the kimkins exposed, but make sure to include the reference to the TV station report. The fact that it already has had some TV coverage lends more credibility than just a bunch of websites if you KWIM.

I sent mine to:

1.) Health@MSNBC.com

2.) on the CNN dot com webpage, there is a form to fill out for "I-news" to recommend a story.

3.) on Foxnews dot com, on the very bottom of the homepage, click on "contact us". then on next page, left margin, fill out the box "send news tips".

I really don't know anywhere else to send them, suggestions welcome.

JoanieOrchard · 10-16-2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by WildAngel6

If you find email addresses or web page contact links for any of the various news agencies (or other folks) we should be emailing to get the word out, please post them to the list so we can all help in the emailing.

For instance, Woman's World Magazine editor: DearWW@aol.com
People Magazine editor: editor@people.com

Remember, it IS the squeaky wheel that gets the grease.

Thank you!

Do we have an actual list somewhere, or are we posting them here in this thread?

Antigone · 10-16-2007, 10:00 AM

I still cannot believe Kimmer would be that d*mb to use a fake photo from a public site to represent herself. I mean, couldn't she pay like a real 28 year old relative or something to pose as "Kimmer"?

WildAngel6 · 10-16-2007, 10:04 AM

I just got an email from the Kimkins.com site:

"Hey, I've got a personal reminder for you

Hey there!

You know when you've tried other diets in the past and you didn't quite understand something or wanted more details? What did you do? Ask a friend or try to figure it out yourself, right?

Didn't you wish you could ask the diet inventor directly? Well, good luck! Do you really think Dr. Agatston (South Beach Diet), Jenny Craig or Jean Nidetch (Weight Watchers) are going to answer any emails from you? Not hardly!

But we do. You can ask our admins any diet question day or night, both in the Kimkins Cafe forum on the Kimkins site or via Kimkins Private Message (an exclusive Members Only feature!) "

I believe this is part of the reasons to join Kimkins emails I signed up for to see what they were all about.

Dr. Agatston, Jenny Craig or Jean Nidetch may not be answering your emails, but is Kimmer still around and posting? I thought she sold the site? And how does an Admin really compare to asking Dr. Agatston, Jenny Craig or Jean Nidetch about the diet anyway?

jenna... · 10-16-2007, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by susique333

I found this a curious read. 1st, it appears that she deleted her signature but you can still see its Kimmer by the Qs being directed and how she answers. Amazing how she thinks the Atkins diet was changed (by others) for monetary gain.
http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ma...-you-know.html

It's kimmer alright... see

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Originally Posted by bonbon

Kimmer, not a problem. Hope things get a little easier.

For anyone following this thread I consider this an academic discussion.

JoSkids · 10-16-2007, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dottie

Her ex-family said she has had alopecia for a long time. I don't think anyone knows how that happened.

Edit: Looking at the earlier pictures of her with her son (blue and white dress), it looks like she's wearing a wig there, too, so I'd estimate she's had it at least 10 years. The boy looks about 8 or 9.

or it is a cancer scam that she is running on the side. Where she claims she has cancer and the chemo has made her lose her hair... That's supposed to be a joke, but I can't laugh cause in all honesty, I would not put it past her!

Katinsac · 10-16-2007, 10:19 AM

wow, I go to a funeral and come back and think no one has posted in the 2 hours I was gone...wrong!! Finally realized there was a new thread, duah, lol.

I got an e-mail from the Bay News 9 (FL) this morning and e-mailed the screen shots of TTs fund raiser....so people are listening, but slowly. We just need to be patient. Things are in the works and we will succeed at some time. Just takes a lot of people working behind the scenes and a lot of documentation as we do not want to give out any false information.

Love the Dummy book!!

10-16-2007, 09:30 AM	#43
SMP MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 1,954 Gallery: SMP Stats: 300/220/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Nov 2000	Now Bone is an endocrine organ! After all the finger pointing at the new Kimkins doctor who shall be nameless due to his mixing up organs and glands, there is a stunning piece in the NY Times today about scientists and diabetes and bones. Apparently bones can release a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels, making BONES an endocrine organ! http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/16/he...html?th&emc=th Wow, they've found fat isn't inert, but active in regulating glucose levels, and the further they look, the more complex the whole issue of regulating blood sugar levels are. But we know quite a bit about controlling those levels, and strict carb control is certainly part of it. Good thing, because I'm not sure if my bones listen to anything I say!

10-16-2007, 09:44 AM	#47
Silver Spice MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Polk County Florida Posts: 2,819 Gallery: Silver Spice Start Date: need to start over... again!!!!	((((Admitting that I have not read the extensive list of posts but I've asked this before and no one seemed to respond to it.)))) I was totally against Kimmer from the first time I registered with LCF, which if I remember correctly was late 2002 or 2003, but under a different screen name. It was SOOO obvious to me that her avitar was a fake and her comments conflicted at times. I was even warned by LCF administrators when I questioned Kimmer's posts and photos and eventually left this site ... but that was then, this is now, and we all have grown past that. I came back with the blessing of the admins here, and just stayed out of Kimmer discussions. Then I was drawn in by others who "seemed" to have found the magic potion and I decided to try the Kimmer experiment ... oh how I wish I had never done that. I can only hope that some day I'll find my metabolism again. Anyway~ I am still confused about Heidi being bald, if she didn't follow the Kimkins diet? How does that work? Kimkins has been making people lose weight and hair, why did Kimmer (Heidi) lose her hair? Is it possible that she once WAS 198 pounds thinner and gained the weight back? Last edited by Silver Spice : 10-16-2007 at 09:45 AM.

10-16-2007, 10:04 AM	#52
WildAngel6 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cali Posts: 1,053 Gallery: WildAngel6 WOE: Atkins	I just got an email from the Kimkins.com site: "Hey, I've got a personal reminder for you Hey there! You know when you've tried other diets in the past and you didn't quite understand something or wanted more details? What did you do? Ask a friend or try to figure it out yourself, right? Didn't you wish you could ask the diet inventor directly? Well, good luck! Do you really think Dr. Agatston (South Beach Diet), Jenny Craig or Jean Nidetch (Weight Watchers) are going to answer any emails from you? Not hardly! But we do. You can ask our admins any diet question day or night, both in the Kimkins Cafe forum on the Kimkins site or via Kimkins Private Message (an exclusive Members Only feature!) " I believe this is part of the reasons to join Kimkins emails I signed up for to see what they were all about. Dr. Agatston, Jenny Craig or Jean Nidetch may not be answering your emails, but is Kimmer still around and posting? I thought she sold the site? And how does an Admin really compare to asking Dr. Agatston, Jenny Craig or Jean Nidetch about the diet anyway? __________________ Laura ~ aka Amy or Ducky! Nominated for Best Quote of the Year: "Is it too late to take that back?" --The Kimmer!! Calling San Diego County Residents! We Need You! Help Spread The Word: Say NO To Kimkins! Got Blog? Join the Ring! WildAngel6 Daily Links <~ how can you help? Check here!

10-16-2007, 10:19 AM	#55
Katinsac MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,588 Gallery: Katinsac Stats: 211.8/192.2/145 WOE: Atkins 72 Start Date: June 4, 2007	wow, I go to a funeral and come back and think no one has posted in the 2 hours I was gone...wrong!! Finally realized there was a new thread, duah, lol. I got an e-mail from the Bay News 9 (FL) this morning and e-mailed the screen shots of TTs fund raiser....so people are listening, but slowly. We just need to be patient. Things are in the works and we will succeed at some time. Just takes a lot of people working behind the scenes and a lot of documentation as we do not want to give out any false information. Love the Dummy book!! __________________ Kat "Once you go quack, you never go back!" ~Dottie "Is it too late to take that back?" The Kimmer!! Kimkins Join The Lawsuit Against Kimkins

10-16-2007, 08:32 AM	#32
JoanieOrchard Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 345 Gallery: JoanieOrchard	I've been thinking about this for a while, and it really frustrates me that this whole thing hasn't gotten more media attention. I don't watch the news much, but on the web, I read CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News. Each site has little stories, and most of them are so UNnewsworthy. Why isn't someone grabbing ahold of this story? We have 24 hour news stations with the same news over and over and OVER again. I wish they would bite on this one. Also I sure do hope that in addition to the civil lawsuit that there will be some criminal charges there. This is all just too frustrating.

10-16-2007, 09:31 AM	#44
susique333 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 50 years old, I live in Omaha Posts: 775 Gallery: susique333 Stats: 230/173/150 WOE: Eat Fat Get Thin Start Date: summer 2007	I found this a curious read. 1st, it appears that she deleted her signature but you can still see its Kimmer by the Qs being directed and how she answers. Amazing how she thinks the Atkins diet was changed (by others) for monetary gain. http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ma...-you-know.html

10-16-2007, 09:47 AM	#48
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 58,262 Gallery: Dottie	Her ex-family said she has had alopecia for a long time. I don't think anyone knows how that happened. Edit: Looking at the earlier pictures of her with her son (blue and white dress), it looks like she's wearing a wig there, too, so I'd estimate she's had it at least 10 years. The boy looks about 8 or 9.

10-16-2007, 10:00 AM	#51
Antigone MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1,451 Gallery: Antigone Stats: 220/195/130 WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: April 16, 2008 (restart for the nth time)	I still cannot believe Kimmer would be that d*mb to use a fake photo from a public site to represent herself. I mean, couldn't she pay like a real 28 year old relative or something to pose as "Kimmer"?