Why the fascination with Kimmer? #13

[LINC]

Originally Posted by MomToEli

And this perfect testimonial from Kimkins member, Angie:


"I think I first heard of Kimkins on the wahm.com board -- fitness thread -- but it was about the controversy. I followed the controversy for several months never finding anything particularly wrong with the diet itself.

I've wanted to give up sugar for quite some time with NO support from anyone. Finally, I have great support!

I joined in December 2007 and lost an amazing 11 lbs in 4 days! I went off for Christmas, but maintained the loss. January I flipped and flopped.

It is just the most inspiring weight loss board I have ever came across.

I have about 50 lbs to lose and I KNOW that I can do it in 3 months or less -- WOW! I just need to focus on one day at a time being cheat free!"


And this is why we love Kimkins! Come on over and join us for serious weight loss and a positive supportive atmosphere."[/indent]

Bolding mine.

I call BS. There's no way you can do low carb/low cal for 4 days, lose 11 (water weight) pounds, go OFF the diet for the holiday, flip flop and maintain. Anyone who's ever done even regular low carb knows that.

I think I smell a stinky sock....puppet.

Lou

[mrsmenopausal]

Originally Posted by WildAngel6

Check this out!

Kimkins The Duck effect 2big4mysize’s Weblog

That's great!!

[mrsmenopausal]

Originally Posted by v0xhumana

Land shark!



Candy gram...

bahahaha!!!

[mrsmenopausal]

Originally Posted by MomToEli

As to why people still get sucked in, I got thinking about this. Look at the front page of the website and pretend for a second that you have no idea what a scamming liar who lies really looks like. I wonder how many people don't connect the Kimmer on the front page with the Kimmer who is the diet founder until AFTER they have ponied up and paid their bucks.

I also notice that Heidi has been busy in the blogging department in just the last couple of days. One of those entries is this one, which asks and answers this very question.

Here you go ... in her own words:

"Ever wonder why we pick choose one diet over another? Just about any diet "works" if you stick with it, so why Kimkins?

Personally, I think it's a combination of great motivation and fast weight loss ... but then I could be biased.

Iwas posting on the Pinky Swear challenge thread and, as usual, there's great hints, tips and motivational posts from the girls. Reading each one, I often smile to myself (while nodding in agreement).

Who wouldn't be inspired when you've got friends who really understand what being overweight is about ... and why support and understanding is critical to success:

• "This isn't about winning this small battle, we want to win the war!"
• "For years I think we all ate in the shadows so no one would see us. Admitting it allows us to know we are human and we can start again."

And this perfect testimonial from Kimkins member, Angie:


"I think I first heard of Kimkins on the wahm.com board -- fitness thread -- but it was about the controversy. I followed the controversy for several months never finding anything particularly wrong with the diet itself.

I've wanted to give up sugar for quite some time with NO support from anyone. Finally, I have great support!

I joined in December 2007 and lost an amazing 11 lbs in 4 days! I went off for Christmas, but maintained the loss. January I flipped and flopped.

It is just the most inspiring weight loss board I have ever came across.

I have about 50 lbs to lose and I KNOW that I can do it in 3 months or less -- WOW! I just need to focus on one day at a time being cheat free!"


And this is why we love Kimkins! Come on over and join us for serious weight loss and a positive supportive atmosphere."

So, Heidi admits her diet isn't the best thing out there since any diet works if you stick to it, but she's claiming her support boards are the best. Yeah, I'll pay $80 for what I can get free on a ton of other sites. Who does she think she's kidding?
And she's still saying the fast weight loss? If it's so fast, shouldn't it be working for her?

[This time]

Originally Posted by BamaGal

WTG!!!! you sooo rock at this
Eating great and losing weight---what a concept


on a side note----made some french onion tarts for the super bowl party yesterday---using 1/2 of a oopsie roll as the crust----big hit there my girl

between those and the 16lbs of Heroin Wings---it was a hit....

seriously folks---I made 16 lbs of those wings thinking I would have some left for people to take home...

not a crumb was left---and this was only 7 adults and 2 kids--well teenage boys

This was the first time I have ever made them----now it is going to be a staple at family football feasts.....

yeah Mayberryfan----football is a religion around our house for sure---Roll Tide!!!

WOW Bamagal, can i come to your next super bowl party,i'll bring the Cryatal Light

[BamaGal]

Get the Taxman After the Conman

Did the scammer report your losses as income or did they hide it somewhere? If you suspect any tax fraud activity, you can report it to the Internal Revenue Service.

Take Down Kimkins Contest–Day 22



Heidi is under the mistaken assumption that writing a fat check to the IRS gets her off the hook. Nothing could be further from the truth. All of her “income” that she paid those taxes on was fraudulently obtained. Now she is hiding money too. So let the IRS know about the scam.

[mrsmenopausal]

I don't know how I missed it before but Mariasol's pictures of what you consume in a day on KK is a great visual!! mariasol: Kimkins Diet Plans

[BamaGal]

[WildAngel6]

A friend is in need of our help:

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ma...k-kimkins.html

Remember ~ Friends don't let friends do Kimkins

[WildAngel6]

Do you all know how to Digg?

If so.... Digg THIS:

Digg - Finally! The truth about the lies that are Kimkins Dietscam



You do have to join Digg to Digg This, but it's SO worth it!


And while we are at it, remember that there is still plenty of time to complete all the Take Down Kimkins daily challenges, and the garden still has plenty of weeds that need pulling!

Thank you EVERYONE for all your hard work! We ARE getting closer, every day, every email!

[mrsmenopausal]

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Originally Posted by WildAngel6

Do you all know how to Digg?

If so.... Digg THIS:

Digg - Finally! The truth about the lies that are Kimkins Dietscam



You do have to join Digg to Digg This, but it's SO worth it!


And while we are at it, remember that there is still plenty of time to complete all the Take Down Kimkins daily challenges, and the garden still has plenty of weeds that need pulling!

Thank you EVERYONE for all your hard work! We ARE getting closer, every day, every email!

Done.

[mrsmenopausal]

If only this site worked for real.
You can release some pent up frustrations, though.
Netdisaster - Destroy the web!

[mrsmenopausal]

Ummm, when did KK's new motto become "More is better" ?
Would that be more fraud? Perhaps she meant more health dangers. Or even more hair loss. For a site that offers less of the important things like calories, fats, or medically substantiated claims, it sure seems a poor (badbad) choice for a motto, IMO.

[Katinsac]

Take Down Kimmer, Day 22, Complete! FYI...Day 21 "Call To Action"...they called me back this morning and said they do not get involved if there is already litigation so I'd suggest moving on to something else for yesterdays take down.

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by Locarb4me

You guys have to check out this site I just ran across:

Ducks

That is great! More ducks than I've ever seen on any other site!

Originally Posted by LINC

Bolding mine.

I call BS. There's no way you can do low carb/low cal for 4 days, lose 11 (water weight) pounds, go OFF the diet for the holiday, flip flop and maintain. Anyone who's ever done even regular low carb knows that.

I think I smell a stinky sock....puppet.

Lou

And I think you have a good nose! Anyone who's been there knows how fast you gain weight back after you "flip and flop".

Originally Posted by mrsmenopausal

So, Heidi admits her diet isn't the best thing out there since any diet works if you stick to it, but she's claiming her support boards are the best. Yeah, I'll pay $80 for what I can get free on a ton of other sites. Who does she think she's kidding?
And she's still saying the fast weight loss? If it's so fast, shouldn't it be working for her?

Even Heidi says that it only works for you if you're on it. Clearly, she's not "on it".

Originally Posted by mrsmenopausal

Ummm, when did KK's new motto become "More is better" ?
Would that be more fraud? Perhaps she meant more health dangers. Or even more hair loss. For a site that offers less of the important things like calories, fats, or medically substantiated claims, it sure seems a poor (badbad) choice for a motto, IMO.

She changed it a few months back after we had fun with her former motto, "No faster weight loss - none"

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by Katinsac

Take Down Kimmer, Day 22, Complete! FYI...Day 21 "Call To Action"...they called me back this morning and said they do not get involved if there is already litigation so I'd suggest moving on to something else for yesterdays take down.

They called me too, and told me the same thing.

[BamaGal]

Originally Posted by Katinsac

Take Down Kimmer, Day 22, Complete! FYI...Day 21 "Call To Action"...they called me back this morning and said they do not get involved if there is already litigation so I'd suggest moving on to something else for yesterdays take down.

I heard the same thing---but we gave it a shot--that's what counts....

[rebel]

Originally Posted by mrsmenopausal

Ummm, when did KK's new motto become "More is better" ?
Would that be more fraud? Perhaps she meant more health dangers. Or even more hair loss. For a site that offers less of the important things like calories, fats, or medically substantiated claims, it sure seems a poor (badbad) choice for a motto, IMO.

Reminds me of a near miss (shouldn't that be a near hit?) in an airplane crash, a good chance (shouldn't that be a bad chance?) of tornadoes, etc.

[Locarb4me]

Originally Posted by MomToEli

As to why people still get sucked in, I got thinking about this. Look at the front page of the website and pretend for a second that you have no idea what a scamming liar who lies really looks like. I wonder how many people don't connect the Kimmer on the front page with the Kimmer who is the diet founder until AFTER they have ponied up and paid their bucks.

I also notice that Heidi has been busy in the blogging department in just the last couple of days. One of those entries is this one, which asks and answers this very question.

Here you go ... in her own words:

"Ever wonder why we pick choose one diet over another? Just about any diet "works" if you stick with it, so why Kimkins?

Personally, I think it's a combination of great motivation and fast weight loss ... but then I could be biased.

Iwas posting on the Pinky Swear challenge thread and, as usual, there's great hints, tips and motivational posts from the girls. Reading each one, I often smile to myself (while nodding in agreement).

Who wouldn't be inspired when you've got friends who really understand what being overweight is about ... and why support and understanding is critical to success:

• "This isn't about winning this small battle, we want to win the war!"
• "For years I think we all ate in the shadows so no one would see us. Admitting it allows us to know we are human and we can start again."

And this perfect testimonial from Kimkins member, Angie:


"I think I first heard of Kimkins on the wahm.com board -- fitness thread -- but it was about the controversy. I followed the controversy for several months never finding anything particularly wrong with the diet itself.

I've wanted to give up sugar for quite some time with NO support from anyone. Finally, I have great support!

I joined in December 2007 and lost an amazing 11 lbs in 4 days! I went off for Christmas, but maintained the loss. January I flipped and flopped.

It is just the most inspiring weight loss board I have ever came across.

I have about 50 lbs to lose and I KNOW that I can do it in 3 months or less -- WOW! I just need to focus on one day at a time being cheat free!"


And this is why we love Kimkins! Come on over and join us for serious weight loss and a positive supportive atmosphere."

Reads to me like someone frantically building her case for "Oh, you can't shut down my internet forum. Just LOOK at all the friends and support we have going on? You want to be responsible when all these poor needy and dependent women get shut out of Kimkins and can no longer get that ALL-IMPORTANT support they need so badly each day?"

Doesn't Hidey know that too much sugar is bad for you?
My back teeth hurt from reading her syrupy drivel lately.

[BamaGal]

Not only is it FAT TUESDAY, it also SUPER TUESDAY, get out and VOTE

A total of 24 US states are holding primaries or caucuses on 5 Feb.

It is the day when the largest number of nominating delegates for both Republicans and Democrats are up for grabs

52 per cent of Democratic delegates and 41 per cent of Republican delegates are at stake

Key states include California - with the most amount of delegates for a single state - Georgia, Illinois and New York

Started in 1988 after some southern US states decided to hold primaries simultaneously to boost southern influence in choosing a candidate

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by Locarb4me

Reads to me like someone frantically building her case for "Oh, you can't shut down my internet forum. Just LOOK at all the friends and support we have going on? You want to be responsible when all these poor needy and dependent women get shut out of Kimkins and can no longer get that ALL-IMPORTANT support they need so badly each day?"

Doesn't Hidey know that too much sugar is bad for you?
My back teeth hurt from reading her syrupy drivel lately.

ITA!!! As I read it, I was thinking it was a little too early in the morning for that, and on an empty stomach to boot!

[Chelveston]

Originally Posted by mrsmenopausal

Ummm, when did KK's new motto become "More is better" ?

I think she's talking about Captain Morgan, and it's been her motto for a long time. It just took her a while to put it on the website.

Originally Posted by Magicsmom

She changed it a few months back after we had fun with her former motto, "No faster weight loss - none"

Like we're not gonna have fun with "More is better"?

[ixtapacheryl]

Originally Posted by cleochatra

I lost 29 pounds in January, and it was incredibly healthy. See, I'm not starving myself, and I exercise every day. I am doing so well! No SNATT, no hair loss, no problems whatsoever, save for an amazing amount of energy (thanks Dr Atkins)!

People keep asking me if I'm doing Kimkins. (gag)

I'd NEVER do Kimkins. It's not fast enough weight loss and the diet sucks.

Atkins had it right. Leave it to someone to try and change it and then have to lie about their losses.

Congratulations!!!!! Not only are you doing it in a safe way - but you will also be able to keep it off because you ARE eating!