Why the fascination with Kimmer? #17

[MomToEli]

Originally Posted by Awakened

Just wondering, how many of you knew my "legal" name? (the name only my mother calls me, and the name on my paypal account... NOT the one I use on a daily basis!) just wondering after taking a detour over to CB's "blog".

Not me, Deni. It isn't even on the legal docs, is it?

[MomToEli]

Originally Posted by vernswifevickie

I knew it. I don't think I would have used it though. It's odd that CB chose to use it, isn't it.

Vickie, I'm sure it was done with the intention of attempting to intimidate. I won't be all that surprised to see a reappearance of Martina's Martini at this point.

Dee, Awakened is one of the pricinpals of the lawsuit. That is Deni.

[vernswifevickie]

Originally Posted by MomToEli

Vickie, I'm sure it was done with the intention of attempting to intimidate. I won't be all that surprised to see a reappearance of Martina's Martini at this point.

Dee, Awakened is one of the pricinpals of the lawsuit. That is Deni.

I'm sure you're right, Mom. I was thinking in terms of using the name as a search term...not intimidation....but intimidation makes more sense.

[NancyElle]

Originally Posted by princelina

Wow, you guys are busy! I have been avidly reading this thread for a month now, and finally finished. To let you know about me -- I teach school and recently have been put in charge of a new computer program where the kids do everything on the computer, so I get to sit in a dark classroom for 2 hours a day "supervising" and playing on the internet. I have always been interested in different diet plans, and when looking something else up I saw the name "kimkins" and wondered what that weird name could mean so I clicked on it. It was the about.com story and after that I started googling everything else because it was such a weird and fascinating story. No one I know has heard of it either, and are amazed when I tell them about it. (Although they break into guffaws and accuse me of making it up the minute I utter the words "magic chicken diet"!)

I would like to answer a couple of questions that the "regulars" seem to have from time to time.

1. Coming in knowing almost nothing, with 2 hours a day to fool around, it has taken me about 5 weeks to get through everything. I was skipping about every 5 pages, although sometimes I had to turn back ("Tippytoes said what?") or got distracted by other blogs that were posted here, etc.

2. Other than the actual kimkins website, someone who knows nothing about this plan and googles it will find nothing positive about it, so you all have accomplished that goal. (Which is why that thing "crispybread" posted today is a fake; further proof is the author's use of the word "haters", which is pretty unique to this situation and not something who wasn't well versed in the vocabulary would just happen to use, IMO)

3. I sympathize with all of you who fell for it, because even though everything I read about it was negative and dangerous, and I am not a "low carber", there was still a little devil whispering in my ear, "It works fast, you don't have to lose THAT much, just do it for a few weeks," etc. Don't worry, though, I am not going to listen. But the lure of quick and easy weight loss can get us at any time!

Keep up the good work gals!

My first post to this message board was the result of me reading these Kimkins threads. I thought just like you. That devil sometimes whispers in my ear, even though I know better.

Glad to have another who grasps the infinite wisdom of those we call the "ducks.

[SMP]

Originally Posted by OhYeahBabe

I thought the newest blog sounded like Am-Say Edmund-Ray (wouldn't want to summon him by calling him by name ). However, it remains to be seen if he's real or sock.

FWIW, I think AmSay is real , not a sock puppet, and not even a diehard Kimkins supporter. I think he just likes the action and excitement that turning over the rocks and stirring the pot engenders. And ... he loves the sound of big expensive words that demonstrate his state-of-the-art denigration w/o being obvious. Student sounds way more like Heidi, especially as she won't permit any disagreements with her one-sided and spiteful assessments, especially FACTUAL disagreements. Besides, doesn't Heidi fancy herself as a female Perry Mason?

[Sherrie_lc]

Originally Posted by KristenT

Okay, so who's behind that lameness? Do you really expect anyone to beleive that some student doing research stumbled over here and chose this mess to do a project on?

Seriously, get real. It's either Kimmer, aka you Crispy, or one of her /your little starving gnomes posting some bs blog to put their own spin on things and make stabs at the people who BUSTED them.

Crispy, it's not even Friday yet, lay off the ol' Captain and you won't get your days confused, geesh.

ROFLMAO

[LChottie07]

Originally Posted by Awakened

Just wondering, how many of you knew my "legal" name? (the name only my mother calls me, and the name on my paypal account... NOT the one I use on a daily basis!) just wondering after taking a detour over to CB's "blog".

Oh! Oh! Pick Me! Pick Me! LOL

OK so I may be a cheater... cause I may be one of the only ones who knows your FULL name LOL

Interesting point though... I think you may be on to something there.

[jeanessa]

Hey, y'all! Popping on to say hi! It's been a little while. I have been sick (still am) but wanted to let you all know I am alive and kicking.

Amyb, I got the beautiful autographed RHCP pic and it is so lovely and makes me so happy, you are my new bff!

[Sherrie_lc]

Originally Posted by Larcana

Thought I'd add something on glconeogenesis (making blood glucose from protein), this goes on in your liver daily and helps to replenish the lost glycogen stores. Glycogen is the stored form that the liver makes to keep you going when you are fasting. It is readily used up while exercising. But we replenish it on an ongoing basis.
Can you deplete the stores? Absolutely, but if your liver is functioning it will hop right in and make you some more.
This is how you can keep going on a ketogenic diet. The liver is a nifty little organ, eh?
Lauren

Personally I am very doubtful of how well it does that, definitely did not keep my stores replenished one iota and also a good way to kick yourself straight out of ketosis is to replenish your liver.

[SMP]

Originally Posted by Amyb1569

SMP
Well how good was it?

Good enough to keep me coming back, even though the lc choices are limited. However, the owner just had hubby and I taste test a new offering, consisting of steamed chicken seasoned with onions and powdered ginger. No fats, no flour. (Not much flavor, either! Fat gives protein dishes extra zip.) But Kimmer would approve!
But the Chinese smorg is my main source of seafoods (other than canned Alaska salmon), and today my teeth bounced on a rubbery little piece of octopus. I ate it just to try it. Likely will pass, next time. But I cleared my sinuses with some green horseradish sauce. Whooo-ee! I'll share with you, if you want, Amy. You'll probably burn a million calories in 30 seconds with that firebreather!

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by Mayberryfan

Yeah, I'd say Dr. Drew needs to get a hold of this guy STAT!

It's very sad to see people do that to themselves. I'm not really a fan of his, though I used to think he was handsome in a very rogue-ish sort of way.

I'm sorry to ask, but who is that guy?

Originally Posted by Awakened

Just wondering, how many of you knew my "legal" name? (the name only my mother calls me, and the name on my paypal account... NOT the one I use on a daily basis!) just wondering after taking a detour over to CB's "blog".

I had no idea it was your legal name. In fact, I had to think for a while to figure out it was you. Like Hector says, Heidi always goes too far and outs herself.

[Sherrie_lc]

Originally Posted by CrispyBread

I do not know what you are talking 'bout! As I said, you can not believe everything you read....especailly here! Everyone makes us things and then believe it. LMAO If you have access to the site....go ask her not me!

My response to LEAN PROTEIN you all have been discussing:

Kimkins lists fatty meats as part of their program and then you make up that Kimmer said to eat meats that have less than 3 grams of fat per serving. (This is something I can not find anywhere on the Kimkins site. Please direct me to the post.) It is probably someone else's interpretation or it was made up by someone who took the diet to the extreme. Lean, according to what I understand, is to cut off all the visible fat before cooking. The only required countin' that is done on Kimkins is to keep carbs under 20.

Uh huh like your guidelines underneath your plans that make such recommendations as chicken breast, turkey, particular cuts of beef AND to only eat beef occasionally?

[jeanessa]

Did Ducky delete his/her blog?

[2big4mysize]

Originally Posted by Larcana
Thought I'd add something on glconeogenesis (making blood glucose from protein), this goes on in your liver daily and helps to replenish the lost glycogen stores. Glycogen is the stored form that the liver makes to keep you going when you are fasting. It is readily used up while exercising. But we replenish it on an ongoing basis.
Can you deplete the stores? Absolutely, but if your liver is functioning it will hop right in and make you some more.
This is how you can keep going on a ketogenic diet. The liver is a nifty little organ, eh?
Lauren

I have a question about that too. Since the liver is making glucose and pumping it out into the blood stream when we low carb to maintain the glucose levels of our blood stream as those body parts not equiped with mitochondria use it as fuel and muscles engaging in anerobic exhertion.

I know the enzyme needed to produce glycogen is turned off as long as glucose is being burned in a muscle cell that can manufacture glycogen and the chemical that activates our liver to make glucose will shut off when glucose supply in the blood is high enough so how does the liver manage to replace the stores while we are using them and don't have excess glucose from high carb eating to supple large amounts needed for storage?

[Sherrie_lc]

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.

The only curves she'll be seeing is her reflection in the mirror!

[DEEDLYNN]

AmyB--as of now...Heidi has not emailed/PM'd me with regards to my participation out here.

2B--thanks for the information on fiber. I read through it, but you really got my attention when I got to the 3000 calorie chocolate cake with 24 carbs. LOL..(just kidding).

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by jeanessa

Did Ducky delete his/her blog?

It sure looks that way. What a shame. I was hoping we'd see Ducky come back.

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by DEEDLYNN

AmyB--as of now...Heidi has not emailed/PM'd me with regards to my participation out here.

2B--thanks for the information on fiber. I read through it, but you really got my attention when I got to the 3000 calorie chocolate cake with 24 carbs. LOL..(just kidding).

I'll take that cake any day!

[Sherrie_lc]

Originally Posted by MomToEli

Personally I think Crispybread showed up to keep an eye on Dee. Can't have your current star player actually making friends and realizing that the ducks aren't so mean and fearful after all.

Careful, Dee ... she'll ban you then say how it was a mistake so come on back, but do this, this and this in order to ever see and talk to your friends again .... Many, many people have been banned from there - lost their lifetime memberships - for going to other boards or blogs and listening, learning and posting about any challenges or questions they had about KK ...

I know you don't want to believe it is so, but is so is. Crispybread only shows up at certain times around here.

Yes I think you're right... intimidation at it's finest and we all know how much she likes to intimidate...

[MomToEli]

Originally Posted by jeanessa

Hey, y'all! Popping on to say hi! It's been a little while. I have been sick (still am) but wanted to let you all know I am alive and kicking.

Amyb, I got the beautiful autographed RHCP pic and it is so lovely and makes me so happy, you are my new bff!

Jeanessa, how's your mom doing? Oh, and great to see you, too! Sorry you are under the weather.

[jeanessa]

Originally Posted by MomToEli

Jeanessa, how's your mom doing? Oh, and great to see you, too! Sorry you are under the weather.

My mom is doing okay! She's better than I am right now!

I got these sharp pains around my gallbladder and found out I have some stomach (ulcer)/gallbladder issues to deal with after an extended trip to the ER. I've been laying low, trying to reduce stress!

[MomToEli]

Originally Posted by jeanessa

Did Ducky delete his/her blog?

It appears so, Jeanessa. I went looking for it a couple of days ago and it was gone.

[OhYeahBabe]

Originally Posted by Awakened

Just wondering, how many of you knew my "legal" name? (the name only my mother calls me, and the name on my paypal account... NOT the one I use on a daily basis!) just wondering after taking a detour over to CB's "blog".

I do, maybe from TV?

ETA: I knew your last name but apparently did not know your first name correctly.

[MomToEli]

Originally Posted by jeanessa

My mom is doing okay! She's better than I am right now!

I got these sharp pains around my gallbladder and found out I have some stomach (ulcer)/gallbladder issues to deal with after an extended trip to the ER. I've been laying low, trying to reduce stress!

Well, that's pretty stinky. You'll have to get that hunky guy you're married to to give you more back rubs