The Morning Show Discussion Thread

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by jayed

I know. Sorry, I was late responding and should have checked first. I didn't mean any offense.

You didn't. I know it's hard to believe at this point that people don't know the truth about Kimmer and Kimkins. lol My gosh, we have all "lived it" for the last few months.

[LosingToLive]

Originally Posted by jayed

Where was this posted? Is it available to the public or only kimkins members?

Over on the left... click on Kimkins Controversy

[OhYeahBabe]

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!"

Good grief, where do you even start with this one?

[Boujie]

hahaha.....Heidi is feeling the heat.

NOW she's giving refunds?

She STILL lying. If you're going to come clean Heidi, then do it all the way - not just partially.

[3Tsandme]

Originally Posted by LosingToLive

Read my post above from the KK site

I saw the before and currents on the website, not the explanation. Where is it?

ETA I saw you answered. I would have posted that front and center.

[winslow]

My apologies, guys. I had NO idea. I'm sorry.

[jayed]

Originally Posted by LosingToLive

Over on the left... click on Kimkins Controversy

Thanks! I love how it's prominently displayed for all to see.

[CJane]

And still saying she's a foster mother? WTH?

[LosingToLive]

Originally Posted by 3Tsandme

I saw the before and currents on the website, not the explanation. Where is it?

ETA I saw you answered. I would have posted that front and center.

She's still trying to make money, she needs it in a place that you won't notice LOL

[dabearslady]

Well I've requested a refund already!
We'll see if I get it though.

[AmyJuli]

Great job Christin & Deni!!!

I can't believe they spent so long on this segment! Totally exceeded my expectations in length and content. Awesome, awesome, awesome!

Originally Posted by centralpa

One of my favorites: TT said "no we don't have a nutrionalist ..."

The nutritionist sitting beside TT, said, "BTW, it's NUTRITIONIST!!!!"

OMG, that totally cracked me up. I giggled when I saw it spelled that way in the email and I nearly peed my pants when she actually *said* nutritionalist. Guess TT doesn't have spelling problem, it's a vocabulary problem.

Originally Posted by jayed

That ketosis part also made me nervous for low carb diets in general.

I'm not sure it was scary enough either. I think TT might have been right if she was thinking "there's no such thing as bad publicity."

Yeah, I wasn't too pleased with the Dr harping on ketosis. I wish someone would have piped in about Atkins or SB at that time.

And I'm scared that there will be people who say, "Well yeah, but everyone there loses 100 lb in 6 months! If I start dying, I'll quit before I'm actually dead."

Originally Posted by conbofan9

???? two seconds before, TT said she LOOKED AT THE SITE BEFORE coming to the show and it was there! she lies on TV! get a grip Tippy! Then she promises it will be up by the end of the day....what is it tippy? was it up before you left and then its gone?!! I HATE LIARS!!!!!!!!! she probably needs a shower now from all that sweating! probably lost another 2 pounds of sweat alone!

shameless!!!!!!!! that is all I can say!! wish it was longer though! I was waiting for a brawl..

That was totally infuriating. Although, can you imagine being busted on live, national TV with your pants on fire! BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Originally Posted by jayed

I'm sorry but I don't believe for one second that "Kimmer" ever cut her fat or used any of the advice herself that she dished out to others. I don't believe that she ever lost any substantial weight. Her whole weight loss story never happened as far as I'm concerned.

I don't believe she ever lost a significant amount either. If she had there would have been at least one pic of her at a low weight for her to use as her "after".

[CarolynF]

Hey..thanks for posting this Kimmer post..I wonder if she will kick TT to the curb? You know..like when they fire the coaches when the team doesn't win?

I don't believe she ever lost any weight. Her family said she never did..How can you EVER believe a liar like Kimmer? She is delusional..

[jeanessa]

Originally Posted by dabearslady

Well I've requested a refund already!
We'll see if I get it though.

I know I better get my money back or I'm not done yet!

Matter of fact, even when I get my money back, I'm still not done!

[jayed]

Originally Posted by winslow

My apologies, guys. I had NO idea. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry winslow if I came off as snippy. It's been a whirlwind of revelations around here the last few months.

[Beth1121]

Soooo....Tippy just learned right before the trip that Kimmer is Heidi. Hasn't she stated in the past that she doesn't care who Kimmer really is??? Maybe I dreamed that one! NOT! If she just found out, wouldn't she be at least a little angry....maybe even quit??? I mean she even did that fundraiser for the foster kids...just saying. TT did pretty well until the "nutritionalist" busted her bigtime! I'm glad I'm not in her shoes!

And I just LOVE the new Kimmer Q&A! Please! It might have worked if she had admitted all of that months ago. Too late now!

[Dottie]

I'm seriously at Tippy trying to BLAME the victims! Pathetic.

[winslow]

Originally Posted by Carolina Rose

Still getting caught up but I just had to jump in and say WINSLOW!

Wow! I know you don't remember me, but you were one of my low carb heroes years ago when I first joined (1999-2000, or so). What a thrill to see you post again!

**back to page 5 now**

HUGS back atcha!!!

[centralpa]

Originally Posted by Dottie

I'm seriously at Tippy trying to BLAME the victims! Pathetic.

Yes, and Juliet repeatedly called TT on the carpet for doing just that!

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by Dottie

I'm seriously at Tippy trying to BLAME the victims! Pathetic.

What about the Vow she made to the LC community?

[jayed]

Well, I requested my refund. I wonder how long it will take to process all these refunds.

[dabearslady]

Originally Posted by jeanessa

I know I better get my money back or I'm not done yet!

Matter of fact, even when I get my money back, I'm still not done!

Go.....go...Nessa

[jeanessa]

Originally Posted by jayed

Well, I requested my refund. I wonder how long it will take to process all these refunds.

If you don't get it in 7 - 10 days, let me know.

[golite]

Originally Posted by Tooter

What about the Vow she made to the LC community?

I'm part of the LC community and she never vowed anything to me, just called us terrorists

[LosingToLive]

Originally Posted by jeanessa

I know I better get my money back or I'm not done yet!

Matter of fact, even when I get my money back, I'm still not done!

We have NO doubt Jeanessa !!

(As usual you look wonderful today )

[jayed]

Originally Posted by Tooter

What about the Vow she made to the LC community?

Yeah what vow was that exactly? It sure wasn't a vow to shut up and go away.