Why the fascination with Kimmer? #17

[Barbara B]

Originally Posted by DEEDLYNN

Amy.....I am thinking of cycling with ATKINS right now. I'm gonna try to pick up the book tomorrow and do some speed reading...LOL. I checked the forums to see how much I could find out tomorrow...but they are more support threads than someone actually breaking copyright laws and printing the book...(LOLOL).

And.....be nice guys....hold back....I know your gonna do it...(LMBO)...I do notice the same thing that Amy is talking about...If I cheat....I can gain 10 lbs over night. In fact, I even when in to our Biggest Loser challenge at work and weighed in....in 2 days...10 lbs heavier....I just looked at them....Hey...I don't know what happened. I know that I didn't eat 35,000 calories in 2 days, which is what would equal 10 lbs. LMAO--easy guys...easy....I know you wanna...but refrain....LOL.

I know that hurts, Dee, but it's NOT fat gain. It's impossible. Probably water retention. Be easy.

[Amyb1569]

Ummm...I have no idea if I am really Amy B...Opps that is only one on Friday nights...I am Amy B..aka Amy B...

Okay..I want to believe that Dee is Dee and that all the banging head on wall helps...
I am a believer and a dreamer..Isn't that a Beatles song?

[Mayberryfan]

Originally Posted by jo2621

According to Curves International, there isn't a Curves in Malta.

That would be quite a swim to the Italian mainland to get to one.

Good workout I suppose. Knowledge of the Mediterranean Sea from a navy man might prove helpful also.

[jo2621]

Originally Posted by Amyb1569

I am a believer and a dreamer..Isn't that a Beatles song?

The Monkees, Amyb. "Daydream Believer"

[LuckyKitty]

Question for you techy folk out there - I'm techy challenged and my tech team is out sick I know it has been addressed before that there are lots of ways to link back to searches and what-not - sincere apology cause I know this has probably been addressed before and just flew over my head, but... Could someone use a blog or blog hits (say, on wordpress) to generate affiliate income or something similar? What other "fun" tricks can be done linking to a blog post repeatedly? Is there anything we as lurking ducks should be aware of if/when we follow one of those links?

[SMP]

Originally Posted by Amyb1569

Call me a sucker or whatever..
But I swear I feel that Dee is trying to talk herself into leaving KK. I could be wrong. She has not told me or anyone else that. But I feel it in her post.
Dee has to see that if she can eat awesome foods like Cleo does and still lose as much as on KK..why would she not be interested?
It is no secret that Dee and I have Had heated battles...but I sense a Come around.
Anyone else get that feeling?

Absolutely! FWIW, Dee,

[Larcana]

I gotta say, when you guys post those kimmer comments I get the willies...ack!
I so remember reading those posts and thinking, hmm yeah I should do that, too.

I am so gald I found LCFs and have told many friends online about this great forum.
Plus, I "heart" Dr. Atkins and miss his advice.
Lauren

[Amyb1569]

I shake my head at myself thinking I could do the famous Diet Cole fast for a few days since Heidi said she would do it to her goal.

Oh Heidi...wanna do that Diet coke fast...

[BamaGal]

Originally Posted by Barbara B

2BIG, I'm not getting this, could you explain? Or did you mean to say FATS instead of carbs?

BB--I'm not 2Big---but my understanding of what she wrote was the fact it requires less energy by the body to process carbs as it does fat

in other words you burn more calories processing a higher fat diet as you do a high carb diet--

using a fire analogy---it's the difference in burning paper and burning an oak log---the paper burns up quickly and the fire dies----the oak log burns slower but the fire gets hotter and lasts for awhile

[Barbara B]

Originally Posted by Amyb1569

Good Morning Heidi...

You are up early....or are you still up from a late night?
Hey on the blog link you sent..I had to laugh...Amy Briggs AKA Amy B.
I am glad you picked up that habit ..cause I always have to do so many AKA for you...so many names...just one pitiful mean lonely person. Yes I know that was snarky.

Did you feel me talking about you last night. I was being naughty last night..and DH said I might end up in jail along with you. I told him it would be okay..I would give you my extra carbs and cookies.

I hope that eases your mind today.

[v0xhumana]

Originally Posted by LuckyKitty

Question for you techy folk out there - I'm techy challenged and my tech team is out sick I know it has been addressed before that there are lots of ways to link back to searches and what-not - sincere apology cause I know this has probably been addressed before and just flew over my head, but... Could someone use a blog or blog hits (say, on wordpress) to generate affiliate income or something similar? What other "fun" tricks can be done linking to a blog post repeatedly? Is there anything we as lurking ducks should be aware of if/when we follow one of those links?

Yep. Good question, and precisely why I DIDN'T press that link. Can someone check that out?

[Barbara B]

Originally Posted by Larcana

Sorry to stray OT. It's a good reminder to do our research and Dr. Atkins is still my hero.
Lauren

He is my hero too, and I was blessed to meet him and have him as my doctor.

Then I was stupid and listened to all the anti-saturated fat garbage out there and got sucked in all over again. Then I suffered medical problems because of it - Diabetes especially.

Then I learned not to listen to all the garbage out there that is based on NO research conclusions.

[Katinsac]

Heidi is close enough to drive to Vegas...she does not have to fly!!

[Barbara B]

Originally Posted by Amyb1569

I hope this is oaky for me to bring up. But the idea of OT and not OT has me confused.
When we talk about Atkins and Diets....I kind of think that does help the anti KK issues. For example Dee. She had no idea about Atkins . She is or was a front page lady. She is someone who represents KK. She is here and is all of the sudden saying wow..I can eat that much and still lose as much or more then on KK food. Wow.
Isn't that a BIG part of the anti KK battle.
I know for me..that there are days when I see the scale going up..I think maybe I should go back to KK for just a few days...then 2big yells at me..( haha..joke)

When 2BIG yells at you, you better listen, 'cause 2BIG knows what she's talking about! And if you ever go back to KK again, I will personally beat you with a wet noodle! Ya hear?

[BamaGal]

Originally Posted by v0xhumana

Yep. Good question, and precisely why I DIDN'T press that link. Can someone check that out?

just having the link here builds backlinks for the blog---credible backlinks---which google likes---also visits to the blog increase it's page rank thereby moving it up on google searches---which is why we ask y'all to visit the blogs in the web ring so we can keep them high in the search engine rankings and also why you will see the blogs posted in our sig lines....just a little SEO(search engine optimization) tip for the day


oh that's another reason some of the bloggers asked sites not to link to the KK site and for people not to be visiting all the time

[Amyb1569]

aaahhhh...Noodles..lmbo

Think Heidi would let me back in? Ha..now that is funny.

[BamaGal]

wonder what is going on this week that has Heidi in such a sock puppet mood---

[This time]

Originally Posted by Amyb1569

aaahhhh...Noodles..lmbo

Think Heidi would let me back in? Ha..now that is funny.

Of course Heidi would let you back in!!!then she could boast ....see how right i am even amy see's the light now

[Mayberryfan]

Originally Posted by Katinsac

Heidi is close enough to drive to Vegas...she does not have to fly!!

Great point, Kat! And, in the interest of being helpful, even to Heidi, I thought I'd share this with her. I know she's not computer savvy and might not know about Yahoo maps. Depending on what kind of mileage that new car gets, CB, it shouldn't cost you too much to make that Las Vegas get together!!

[LoraJR72]

I have to chime in. Reading some of those old menu and portion control "ideas" from KK is eerily similar to what I was doing in Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous. I am physically sick from reading them. When my doctor found out FA sponsors have no medical or nutritional backgrounds (the menus are given by word of mouth) she was furious! My nutritionist has stated that in no way would she or any other reputable Doctor advocate KK or like-minded sites in any way!

I really think the list I typed below is an important read. It has opened MY eyes!

From Self Magazine, May 2008, Page 251

Diet Dangers: What's normal, what's not?

All of the habits listed below can be disordered. "The litmus test is whether the behavior negatively affects your health or interferes with your daily functioning." says clinical psychiatry professor Timothy D. Brewerton, M.D.

A very strong fear of gaining 5 lbs.
Following strict food rules
Dieting for more than 3 quarters of your life
Use of diet pills or laxatives
Fasting or juice cleanses to lose weight
Overexercising
Cutting entire food groups from your diet, except for religious reasons
Eating the same "safe" foods everyday
Extreme calorie restriction
Thinking about food more than 50 percent of the time
Obsessive calorie counting
Intentionally skipping meals to lose weight
Binging or vomiting
Smoking for weight loss
Lying about how much food you've eaten
Weighing yourself daily, if it becomes obsessive
Consistently overeating when you're not hungry
Eating of a lot of no-or low-calorie foods
Having concerns about eating or weight that interfere with your life (e.g., you won't see the doctor)
Considering foods to be good or bad
Visiting pro-anorexia or pro-bulimia websites
Adopting a vegetarian diet solely for weight loss

[Katinsac]

Yeah, Mayberry...and she could eat sugar cookies and drink the Capt'n out of a diet coke can on the trip!!

[DEEDLYNN]

Hey....you guys started early and your started without me.

A couple things..in catching up. Yes. I am really Dee. I guess the easiest way to prove it is that you can see my pic on MYSPACE as well...My sign on there is something like "Dee-the best is yet to come" and I have been there for more than a year. My photo is there.

The other comment that I want to address is...I came here on my own, after directed here in a google search. Not here to do Heidi's bidding. I came on a mission to clear up some misunderstandings about DEEDLYNN. I stayed, holding my own for my rights....and I am continuing because I am the one that was screaming personal responsibility...so I am initiating some of my own personal responsibility in educating myself on both sides of the issue.

I am glad that things have settled down...and I can do some research and education.

I am still active at KK...still on the threads and right now...still following my KK plan...(but as I posted or emailed yesterday-considering a cycling with Atkins to see what might really happen...what are some of the possibilities..).

Yes, that is Dee in the Newsletter and the words that are written are my unedited words.

So.....what have I done today to "educate" myself...
--straight to the Library this morning and checked out the Dr. Atkins DNRDR book in paperback and CD--(wanna hear it in the car and get the information asap), plus the cookbook.

Talking strictly WOE, the jury is still out with me. But I am open to seeing/hearing/experiencing both sides of the story.

If Heidi does read this thread or KK admin...they know that I am doing this. They know that I am still on the KK threads. I haven't been banned yet. I have received no emails/PM's asking me to cease and desist. I came here on my own and I am remaining their on my own.

I do appreciate the time that everyone is taking to point me in some directions that focus on my WOE. (Because I'm not sure if it is OT or off topic at this point--but it is important to me...especially since calmer heads on both sides have seemed to prevail.).

I shared this yesterday with a couple of folks and I don't mind sharing it here today....what really really got my attention was Cleo's blog. I am a food aholic. Wanna get my attention, show me a good plate of food. I then looked at her stats which were numbers that I could relate too. Her recipes and the photos where driving me nutz yesterday. Now, I have done a lot of good things to make my meals work at KK. I have found things to replace my old faves and done quite well with them. If anyone is interested I have a MEAN Diet Cola Sloppy Joe recipe...(that people ask me to bring to family gatherings...LOL). But I don't hold a candle to what I saw at Cleo's blog.

My point is....that it wasn't the bashing (not being mean...couldn't think of a word) of Heidi and KK that caught my attention. And, yes, I know that's what this thread is for.....it was the idea that there might actually be another avenue out there as well, that would open up more food choices, etc to me...to help me be successful. I know that sounds selfish...maybe it is...I hope I'm not a selfish person....but that's the honest truth. If I had an ahhhh haaaaa moment out here....it was reading Cleo's blog.

Gotta run to see Doc McFarland...but be back later...

Thanks again,
Dee

[OhYeahBabe]

Originally Posted by This time

Of course Heidi would let you back in!!!then she could boast ....see how right i am even amy see's the light now

I can't imagine what the rules would be this time!

[Katinsac]

wow, lora...I see myself in a lot of those...scary.