Why the fascination with Kimmer? #9

[mrsmenopausal]

Originally Posted by Cutie

go check out kimkins home page NOW...has kimmer's current photo and stats at 294 lbs.....hmmm.

Can someone copy that pic and bring it here? I can't make it larger. I'm banned. lol

Originally Posted by ixtapacheryl

That doesn't look like a current picture of her - like the one we saw from the PI.

Husband said she did this because she's worried she's going to get in trouble!

She's been losing weight since the PI pics, if you ask me. When the newscaster found her you could tell she had lost weight. Isn't it funny how the stuff added to the site happened AFTER the show aired? No one can comment on TV about it that way. AND it all happened on deposition day. hmmmm. lol

Originally Posted by LosingToLive

Kimkins Controversy
Dear Kimkins Members,

OK, so it's time to come clean.

In view of recent events and the feedback I've received from members, I've decided to set a few things straight. Those of you who know me are well aware I'm a private person and prefer to remain that way. However, that doesn't seem to be in the cards.

So, let's put a few burning questions to rest:

Q: Who is Kimmer?

A: Heidi Diaz

Q: Why the drama, denial and hiding?

A: For the past 10 years it was to avoid an invasion of my own privacy. However, for the past 3 years it was to protect the identity of my foster children. California foster regulations prohibit foster parents from making statements that would identify children as "foster", even by association. Identifying myself which could lead to my home address or identifying me in public could identify them.

Q: Did you lose 198 pounds in 11 months?

A: No. But I did lose 100 pounds in 6 months. However, since Kimkins appeared on the Woman's World cover, I've been glued to my computer. I'm no different than any of you and I'm well familiar with stress eating or grabbing what's handy instead of what's Kimkins friendly.

Q: So you've regained the weight?

A: Yes, but I've been back on Kimkins for 2 weeks and have lost 23 pounds so far. I gain fast and I lose fast, that's how it's always been. I'll be experimenting and rotating with each option except Cycling because that will be too much temptation for me. I'm a lifelong dieter and I know what a free week (or weekend) will do to my willpower.

Q: What about the model photos in some of the Success Stories?

A: The majority of our earliest Success Stories were from another website and we couldn't take those with us. We wanted to show visitors the possibilities with Kimkins. So, while we built up our newest batch, I created stories which were a compilation of previous successes that people had shared with me over the past 10 years. We're extremely proud of all of our members (paid and unpaid) who have experienced weight loss success.

Q: You have been photographed without hair. Did Kimkins do that?

A: Absolutely not. I developed alopecia universalis 23 years ago. It is an autoimmune disease that causes total body hair loss. Our family has cluster autoimmune conditions. Mine are alopecia, hypothyroidism and eczema. Other family members also include alopecia plus type 1 diabetes type 1, multiple sclerosis, lupus, eczema and rheumatoid arthritis. Autoimmune is when your body attacks itself and destroys certain functions. Most people with an autoimmune condition develop more than one. If one person in a family develops an autoimmune condition, other family members tend to develop them.

Q: What about the people who joined Kimkins because you said you lost 198 pounds in 11 months or because of the success story re-enactments?

A: I offer my sincere apology to anyone who felt misled or joined purely on that basis. That was never our intent. Kimkins will provide a refund and membership cancellation upon request to anyone who joined Kimkins prior to November 1, 2007. Please write support@kimkins.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by November 16, 2007 and provide your full name, current or former user name, PayPal transaction number and PayPal email address.

Q: What about the people who want to continue with Kimkins?

A: A lifetime membership is lifetime. You're here and that's permanent!

In fact, I'm going to be part of the "Watch Us Lose" models on the homepage and will update my stats each week, add updated photos and post in the Kimmer's Back on Track Challenge. I will lose my weight all over again and everyone is welcome to lose right alongside me. I had baseline medical tests done a few weeks ago and will share both my starting and final results once I reach goal which I hope to be around my birthday in May 2008.

Q: Will we ever meet "Kimmer"?

A: I'm going to do my best. I truly am a shy person who prefers to stay in the background, but a Kimkins Cruise is planned for Summer 2008 and I'll be there to meet & greet everyone! We will be asking members for feedback on local meet-ups as well so everyone has a chance to meet me and network with other Kimkinites! Support is everything in successful long term weight loss.

Q: Anything else?

A: Kimkins works. I have offered my internet style of Kimkins diet advice for 10 years. It was hugely successful which is why Kimkins became popular. My first 8 years were 100% voluntary and I even turned down gifts. My goal has always been for people to learn the very simple and very effective basics of quick weight loss. This remains our focus today. Anyone who wants a refund and cancellation, please let us know.

Everyone who wants to stick with Kimkins -- well, what are you waiting for? Let's do it! I've got, uh ... a couple of pounds to lose myself and I could use some support!

Q: What about starting a Kimmer Challenge?

A: Excellent! Let's do it! I'm setting up the Kimmer's Back on Track Challenge thread, so come on over and say "Hi!"

Oh, this is rich!
Hi, I lied to you all. It was all a scam. I'm only human, like the rest of you who didn't con anyone for money, lie, go into hiding, and pretend you're not who you really are. Let's get on track. See you on the boards!

Originally Posted by ixtapacheryl

I agree 100%. The PI pictures/video were of a woman so much larger.

I honestly believe she started losing when the PI pics came out.

Originally Posted by Dottie

Um.. there is no way that "current" photo is of someone who weighs 294. 194 maybe.

I really want to see that picture larger. DARNIT!

Originally Posted by MJR

ANGRY?


Re:NYC BOUND Minutes ago So much for _object_ive journalism.

TT and SL held up well despite the barrage.

I remained calm but I started yelling at the TV when the bony a*s dietician and the ample a#s doctor showed up.

Wouldn't you have just loved sit her down and make her eat a cheeseburger? Don't tell me she follows her own advise without some "tweeks"......

How about him? Could stand to shed a few....

and they want to tell me what I should do......:_blink_:

Who wrote that one?

Originally Posted by MJR

From Kimmer.....

Hey Everyone! Minutes ago
Well, hello everyone! Long time no see! As most of you know I took a break to work on other Kimkins projects, but now I'm back to posting.

First things first. As most of you also probably know a lawsuit has been filed against Kimkins and me. I've been asked to not comment about the litigation, but I promise I'll post as many details as I'm allowed once everything is settled.

Second things second. Did I regain weight? Yes. Happens to the best of us and it's happened to me a few times. I've lost 100+ pounds several times. No diet works if you don't stay on it. I'm no different than anyone else I lose fast and I gain fast -- just the luck of the draw for me. There will be a more indepth explanation on the front page this morning.

Meanwhile, I'm back on track! I've been back on Kimkins 2.5 weeks and have lost 23 pounds. I'll be appearing on the front page with 3 other brave souls and you can track our weight loss in real time! You all know SingingLass who has already lost 100+ pounds with Kimkins, plus our husband & wife team of Brian & Heather!

I'll be posting in my Personal Journal and on the forums, plus I'll be updating my weight each week. We'll be updating photos periodically.

By all means see Jeannie & Singing Lass on the Mike & Juliet show. It would seem that sides were already picked and swords drawn. Now we know how Dr. Atkins must have felt! I'm very proud of Jeannie & Del and I think they did a wonderful job!

umm, DUH. It was a show about DIET SCAMS. The side of HEALTH was chosen.

Originally Posted by CarolynF

She is STILL crazy, isn't she??? Dr. A. would be flipping in his grave being compared to such a crackpot as Kimmer...Dr. A. was all about EATING the right foods, not STARVING yourself to death.

It's interesting that she magically re-appeared this morning..hmmm?

Not to mention that DR. A was a DOCTOR. What qualifications does Kimmer/Heidi have again? Oh, yeah, that's right.... NONE!

[jayed]

Originally Posted by MJR

Here she goes again......


Also, my birthday is May 10th and I will be 50 years old. It's my goal to reach goal by that date. What is my goal weight? I'll know it when I see it, but in the 130-150'ish range probably. I'm big boned and that will be good for me.

So now she's big boned? Didn't she claim to have been at 118? The big boned thing is a new one.

[BamaGal]

It takes quite a bit of weight loss for me to "look" different.

but Brandon can do it in a matter of minutes......

[MJR]

She's banking on the fact that everyone left over there is new and wont remember all her lies.

[2big4mysize]

notice she put a time limit on applying for a refund so everybody in the banned camp get to it quickly

[CJane]

Originally Posted by BamaGal

but Brandon can do it in a matter of minutes......

And already has done it with her new "in progress" pic.

[MJR]

I think she just banned another one!
recent post ....in a personal journal
opened it....
nothing!

[MJR]

I'm not banned yet
I do want my money back
but, I like being able to get in there.

[mrsmenopausal]

Originally Posted by Cutie

other reactions from the kimpound:

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I just watched the show as well! what the heck has happened. I am feeling like "kimmer"...or should I say Heidi...has really pulled one over on me! Who does she think she is? I am pissed off about her scam pictures...Russiam mail order brides. Heidi is offending women all over the world. I want my $ back...maybe it will pay for my doctors appointment that I need to make now. Never again ....I trusted you! I'm sure this post will never make it on the site...good luck HEIDI




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I too want my money back! What a scam. All the while raking in millions at the expense of others' health. Let's all demand our money back!

I'm so happy to see these. Hopefully they're getting out with their health. Hey, does the refund apply to those of us who were banned BEFORE today?

Originally Posted by jayed

I love that Heidi has made all of these admissions. All of which are admissible in court. Nice job, Heidi.

I"m sure she's not admitting to anything that hasn't been found and /or isn't completely provable. It appears to me she's trying to come off as having changed her ways to look better in court. Maybe she was advised to do this.

Originally Posted by LadyN

I just saw the show!!!!!!! WOWWWWWW!!!!!! TippyO'liar just nailed the coffin shut!!!! Wow I am pleased that this was not a fluff piece!! That Dietician just let her have it!!! NUTRITIONALIST????!!! (snicker) I hope that is enough to scare people away from the plan. At least know what to call the professionals you need!!! Great job Christi and Deni!!

DID SL say her Doc was "excited" about this plan? I want the name of that Dr., His/Her credentials need to be looked at.

She didn't give a name. Convenient, dontcha think?

Originally Posted by MJR

Here she goes again......


Re:Kimmer's Back on Track Challenge! x Minutes ago
OK, now for the the Challenge. Here's my thoughts:

1) Anyone who's mad at me for regaining, I challenge you to join and lose just to spite me.

2) Anyone who understand lapses, stress and regaining, I challenge you to join and lose to support me.

Either way, we're all going to be winners and thinners. Hey, a rhyme! I think it would be great if everyone personalized their challenge and how they want to do it.

Here's mine:

I've got 100+ pounds to lose (for like the 5th time) plus I got my _base_line blood work done a few weeks ago I found out I have type 2 diabetes! Me!!! Now this brings everything into a new light. I'd had been watching diabetes TV shows in general ... now I'm studying them and doing my own research.

One thing I know is this is very serious and I can't screw around.

Also, my birthday is May 10th and I will be 50 years old. It's my goal to reach goal by that date. What is my goal weight? I'll know it when I see it, but in the 130-150'ish range probably. I'm big boned and that will be good for me.

My stats are on the front page for the world to see. I'll be updating stats there once a week and photos "whenever". It takes quite a bit of weight loss for me to "look" different.

OK, who's with me?

PUHLEEZE!

[LindaSue]

Originally Posted by mrsmenopausal

I think it's live. That's what their site says. heh heh

The show is live. Kristen and Deni flew to New York on Sunday.

[Dottie]

Originally Posted by LindaSue

The show is live. Kristen and Deni flew to New York on Sunday.

So how is "kimmer" posting when she's supposedly in a deposition?

[jayed]

Originally Posted by mrsmenopausal

I"m sure she's not admitting to anything that hasn't been found and /or isn't completely provable. It appears to me she's trying to come off as having changed her ways to look better in court. Maybe she was advised to do this.

It's always better to have a confession than not have one. Whether she feels sorry or not might come into play in a criminal court at sentencing. But you don't get to commit a crime, confess, say you feel really bad about it, and then just walk away.

[jayed]

Originally Posted by Dottie

So how is "kimmer" posting when she's supposedly in a deposition?

It probably hasn't started yet. If it's in the morning, it's probably scheduled for 9 or 10 which gives her another hour or two to get ready.

[LindaSue]

I went to the Kimkins site during the show and the version of the page that came up for me was different than the one the producers showed on TV. To get to Kimmer's "confession", click on "Kimkins Controversy" on the left hand side of the main page at Kimkins.

By the way, Kristen's and Deni's bios are both still featured on Kimkins.

[LindaSue]

Originally Posted by Dottie

So how is "kimmer" posting when she's supposedly in a deposition?

TippyToes said that Kimmer posted her confession earlier this morning before they went on the air. Don't forget that it's much earlier in California too.

[2big4mysize]

she propably didn't mention the banned camp folk cause she doesn't want any discussion on her site of it nor discussion about bring back the banned folk. Can you see the posts from old timers about bring them back they gave me good advice and were supportive of my efforts. and the posts from the admins and mods no they violated TOS and are negative nacies every one of them

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by Dottie

Um.. there is no way that "current" photo is of someone who weighs 294. 194 maybe.

Originally Posted by ixtapacheryl

I agree 100%. The PI pictures/video were of a woman so much larger.

Originally Posted by fuelmanswife

Yep. Noticed that.

I also noticed that even though her weight is listed as much, much lower than Heidi's, she looks much larger in her pic than Heidi does. Trick photography on Heidi's pic??? Ya think?

ITA!!!! I don't think it's a coincidence that the subject of the picture is so far away from the camera. Hides a lot, you know?

Originally Posted by jeanessa

She always tries to compare herself to Dr. A to get support doesn't she....

Just makes me sick!

Originally Posted by TerryC

I think she is a day late and a dollar short with her "explanation of the controversy"

Absolutely!!! Anyone who believes ONE WORD out of this woman's mouth has checked their brain at the door!

Originally Posted by Cutie

other reactions from the kimpound:

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I just watched the show as well! what the heck has happened. I am feeling like "kimmer"...or should I say Heidi...has really pulled one over on me! Who does she think she is? I am pissed off about her scam pictures...Russiam mail order brides. Heidi is offending women all over the world. I want my $ back...maybe it will pay for my doctors appointment that I need to make now. Never again ....I trusted you! I'm sure this post will never make it on the site...good luck HEIDI


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I too want my money back! What a scam. All the while raking in millions at the expense of others' health. Let's all demand our money back!

Their heads must be spinning! They have been told for months that WE were the ones spewing lies. Now we know who was telling the truth and who was lying! Get ready to welcome a new influx of refugees from Kimkins. They have been deceived completely and no doubt feel very betrayed because of how Tippykims have been defending themselves against what they have portrayed as an attack. I am joyous that we have brought THE TRUTH to light, but feel very badly for those who are waking up to this rude awakening this morning.

[Diana]

OMG...... So finally she admitts she is a liar! I hope they all get pissed off and leave

[ixtapacheryl]

Originally Posted by Dottie

So how is "kimmer" posting when she's supposedly in a deposition?

Also why would she bother seeing as how she doesn't own the company anymore?

I'd be interested to see the website traffic activity since this just aired. I wonder if it has increased on the KK site.

[CarolynF]

I think Kimmer was being deposed at 8:30 this morning..PST..I'm sure she was thinking of making "things" right before the deposition so she could say that she had already done these things..But, you can't erase the past..LOL

[LosingToLive]

Is anyone over there really buying the lies? I'm not joking, are they still going to support her?

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by Dottie

So how is "kimmer" posting when she's supposedly in a deposition?

It's not yet 8:00 in California.