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shiloh:  Pretty wild diet and some amazing weightloss success! Has anyone tried this?

Anonymous:  My cousin tried it but was able to continue because she has kidney problems and this diet made that worse because of all the peotien.

Kimkins member:  I am a Kimkin member, have been since 6/13/07. This membership is a lifetime membership..which means that I will have the wonderful support and reference information for the rest of my life. I have lost 47 lbs, I am now off of my BP meds and my GERD medication, two very expensive meds. And I feel wonderful, I feel better about myself, and I am sure that shows at work and home. I am able to do things that I would not have given a second thought prior. I have energy, and am excited about each new day, I have learned that I really did "live to eat", useing food as a treat/reward when going shopping, travel, weddings, you know it was the food that I looked forward to, I now make good decisions, and hopefully this will last me a lifetime. I am 46 yr and both of my parents passed away at 65yr, heart problems, and aneurysm. I want to live, a very long life. It may not be the choice for everyone, but it was the best choice I've made in a long time.

Cathy:  I have been on this diet for 81 days and have lost 56 lbs. Kimkins is a great diet and I am 63 years old.

Becky:  In the first 4 months of Kimkins, I lost over 50 pounds. I have continued to be a part of the website because there is such GREAT support. I've been stepping into the beginning stages of maintenance and still love it. This is the best thing I have ever found for my lifestyle and my diet preferences. The support is always positive and inspiring.

Anonymous:  I'm 72 yrs old with High Bloodpressure,High cholestrol, Gerd and have had 3 back surgeries. I've been on Kimkins since 6/14/07 and have lost 42.5 lbs as of today 8/27/07. I'm off my cholestrol medication and all my bloodwork has come back in the normal zone. My Dr. couldn't be happier and checks me and my bloodwork every month or so. I do Water aerobics and pool jogging 4-5 days a week, something I could do before. I'm so grateful that I found out about Kimkins, one of the best days of my life cause that what I got back, my life. Sincerely, Ann

Anonymous:  This is a very low calories diet - some members consuming 500 calories daily and even lower. This is not a healthy way to lose weight, especially without medical supervision.

rene:  i joined Kimkins in june and have lost 45lbs in the two months since. this has been the most successful plan i've ever followed, and i've tried them all. i've had a checkup and am in the best health i've been in in decades! KK has been a lifesaver for me. I was a half step away from surgery before I found this, and now I wont need it. Thank you Kimmer!

Judy:  I am a Kimkins member, age 53, and have lost 42 lbs in just over 2 months and my health is great. I consume an average of 1000 to 1100 calories daily of very healthy low carb food. Great protein, fat and carb levels for me. My doctor is very pleased. And, oh yes, though exercise is not required, some of us do that too. Calorie needs are different for everyone and in addition, short term use of very low calories, if the foods are nutritious, are not harmful. Any diet can be made unsafe or unhealthy if used improperly. I am very glad to have found this WOE and will continue to use it as my base diet for life.

Kristin:  This WOE is a life saver!! I have gone from a size 22 to a 14/16 in 2 months. 40lbs!! This is not however a 90 day program as stated in the article. Kimkins offers a variety of food options to lose weight and also to maintain your ideal weight. I just came from my doctor's office, he gave me the thumbs up when I told him how I am successfully losing weight on Kimkins. Thank God for Kimmer!!

JODIB:  I joined Kimkins on 6/11/07 and have lost 48lbs in about 10wks. As a long time low carb yo-yo dieter whose gained and lost over 250lbs the past 4 years, I can tell you that this WOE has saved my life and put me on track to live a long and healthy life!!!! THANKS KIMMER!!!!

Anita:  I joined Kimkins 3 months ago. I was obese, depressed, and considering gastric surgery. Now, I've lost 57 lbs, am halfway to my goal of 135 lbs, and I've started living again. Kimkins is the best thing that's ever happened to me without having to use prescription drugs, and the most important part is that I'm actually learning to live with this new way of eating, it's not happening because my brain is being tricked by chemicals. Yes, my calories are low, but I feel good, I look good, and I'm perfectly healthy, which is more than I could say three months ago!

Satisfied Kimkins Member:  This way of eating works for me. Off BP meds. HDL up and LDL down! I have lost 32 lbs in two months and I eat 1000 to 1200 calories a day. I have NEVER felt better! My doctor is SO pleased and I am 60 yrs young! The $60 is for a LIFETIME membership and you don't buy special food. I am sold on this healthy way of eating thanks to kimkins. Trust me, I have tried EVERY diet on the market! I am halfway to my goal weight, and I will be there by Thanksgiving! ;-)

Kam:  At 48 years old I figured I'm stuck with the weight I have. Not now, this plan has shrunk 25 pounds from me and 14.5 inches. This is in two months time. I have a few more to go and it will be with Kimkins all the way. This plan works where others failed.

Lola:  I joined Kimkins on 7/23/07 and have lost 15 pounds in one month. The "Low Calorie" rumors are false, you can eat as much lean protein that you want on K/E. There are different plans to fit your lifestyle, no one is holding a gun to your head to eat 500 calories per day, that is ridiculous. Exercise is encouraged but not required. It's all up to YOU, isn't it? I finally got my sugar cravings and binge eating under control on the Kimkins plan and I adore their online community. It's easy and I've dropped two dress sizes in a month and I feel GREAT.

Jayne:  I found Kimkins through the Woman's World magazine article and joined in late June 2007. This way of eating is amazing, I cannot say enough about the many positives I have experienced. I have lost 32 pounds, lowered my blood pressure to normal range, my knees don't hurt me anymore, I have more energy and stamina. I could go on an on. This is a very healthy way to eat, lean protein, low fat, low carb and exercise is encouraged contrary to the false reports. I believe that anyone who has all but given up on their hope of ever losing weight and being healthy, needs to give this plan a shot. What have you got to lose?

JC:  Glad to have a place where I can post my positive experience with Kimkins. There is a lot of negative info circulating on the internet regarding this diet, and the naysayers just don't want to hear the good news. I've been a member of the Kimkins site for some time, and it absolutely works for me. I'm healthier, and feel better than ever. My doc likes it too!

Anonymous:  I would highly recommend doing a search of the web before plunking down the $60 to become a member. This diet is a scam, concocted by a 300+ lb. scam artist. Whether it's healthy or not depends on whether you follow "the plan" or "the plan behind the plan", which is where the disordered eating comes into play.

Duped!:  Kimkins is the biggest scam ever! She has never lost weight on this diet and is actually a morbidly obese woman of about 300 pounds. She continues to lie to her members. I was only on it for three days and was sick the entire time not to mention that it depleted my potassium due to severe diarrhea. She is also under investigation for solicitating funds for nonexistent foster children through her Kimkins website and other scams. Family members who have been contacted have confirmed that she has been scamming people for years! She need to be brought to justice!

PLEASE DON'T:  Hello, This is a fraudulent and dangerous diet plan. Heidi Diaz NEVER lost the weight and people are getting sick on this foolish crash diet. If you wish to research further, please go to these sites: http://kimkinsexposed.wordpress.com/ http://winningweight.blogspot.com/ http://kimkinsdangers.blogspot.com/ http://the-journey-on.blogspot.com/ http://openbench.blogspot.com/ http://kimkinssurvivors.wordpress.com/ Thank you for your time, A very concerned ex-Kimkins member and concerned citizen

Doggygirl:  The most amazing "success story" featured on www.Kimkins.com is Kimmers story of losing nearly 200 pounds in 11 months, and keeping it off for years. What's more amazing is how FALSE that story is. In fact Kimmer is morbidly obese, and is facing a potential class action law suit. See www.slamboard.com for current pictures of Kimmer. And search the web for the truth about Kimmer and Kimkins before you hand over any money. DG

Anonymous:  You may have already received this information but in case you haven't, I believe you should know the following information about the company Kimkins.com that you are an affiliate of: It turns out that the Kimkins marketing information is fraudulent. Kimmer (aka Heidi Diaz) is morbidly obese (see the PI pictures at www.slamboard.com). She is not the lady in the red dress on the website and there is no reason to believe that she ever lost 198 pounds. Kimkins and Heidi Diaz are facing a class action lawsuit and Heidi Diaz is being investigated for fraud. The diet is dangerous and people are getting sick. When the Kimkins assets are frozen, affiliates will not be paid their commissions. Affiliates who knowingly participate in this fraudulent marketing may also be liable for damages. Please protect yourself from this fraud. Here is a website that has a good concise explanation of the scandal: http://www.3fatchicks.com/Diets/Diet_Articles/Kimkins%3A_Anatomy_of_a_Diet_Scam/ Thank you for listening,

Anonymous:  I believe you should know the following information about the company Kimkins.com that you are an affiliate of: It turns out that the Kimkins marketing information is fraudulent. Kimmer (aka Heidi Diaz) is morbidly obese (see the PI pictures at www.slamboard.com). She is not the lady in the red dress on the website and there is no reason to believe that she ever lost 198 pounds. Kimkins and Heidi Diaz are facing a class action lawsuit and Heidi Diaz is being investigated for fraud. The diet is dangerous and people are getting sick. When the Kimkins assets are frozen, affiliates will not be paid their commissions. Affiliates who knowingly participate in this fraudulent marketing may also be liable for damages. Please protect yourself from this fraud. Here is a website that has a good concise explanation of the scandal: http://www.3fatchicks.com/Diets/Diet_Articles/Kimkins%3A_Anatomy_of_a_Diet_Scam/

Laura:  Kimmer is STILL dangerously obese. She never lost weight. She is just a scam artist who created a dangerous diet.

Anonymous:  I don't know how anybody could advocate starving your body in such a way - especially someone who has no medical/nutritional background AND is currently morbidly obese. Please anyone DO YOUR RESEARCH before you pay your money to this long time scammer.

anotherkim:  I cannot believe all these poor people defending the diet. Kimmer or Heidi or whoever asked them to come here and post. When you have a lifetime weight problem you are desperate and you will risk anything for the magic bullet. Please be careful! Do the research. you will be glad you did!

Anonymous:  What is it going to take to put this woman behind bars, someone dying. Gosh I hope not...

Anonymous:  What is it going to take to put this woman behind bars, someone dying. Gosh I hope not...

sasha:  Kimmer is still obese -like, really really obese, and Kimkins is a great way to get anorexia!

Anonymous:  Bravo to dietsinreview for posting an HONEST review!!!!

Mayberryfan:  Dangerous! Don't do this diet as you are encouraged to eat far too little than is healthy. If you do, you'll lose quickly, then stall, then start losing HAIR! Kimkins should be illegal.

LaPrincesa:  Do a simple google web or google blog search (preferably both) before you even THINK about paying $60 for a starvation diet that will damage your metabolism, waste your muscle mass, make your hair fall out, and, if you persist on it, possibly damage your heart and kidneys. This is not a safe diet. Kimmer is a double persona for Heidi Diaz. Google up that name and see the pics of her at Slamboard site. She is FAT. She did not lose the weight (or if she ever did , which her ex-husband and ex-daughter in law deny) she didn't maintain it as she said. She's posted "after" pictures of herself, and they have been various models. None of them have been Kimmer/Heidi. So, thsi plan is based on a fraud, it's based on bad nutritional information, and the site itself has a bunch of brutish administrators who censor all who post with questions and will not tolerate any dissent. It's like a cult of some sort, with groupthink taking over and freedom of thought or speech or real and honest questions squelched. Do not put money in a scammer's pocket. Avoid Kimkins. Find a healthy way to lose weight. If someone promises a loss of 4 pounds a week or one pound a day--beware. They are peddling danger. Drop by the blogs Kimkins Exposed or The TRUTH Starts here or Kimkins Dangers or Kimkins Circus or the blogs of former members and administrators who learned the hard way. You'll find the links at Kimkins Exposed. Be a smart consumer. CAVEAT EMPTOR regarding KIMKINS. La Princesa

LaPrincesa:  Do a simple google web or google blog search (preferably both) before you even THINK about paying $60 for a starvation diet that will damage your metabolism, waste your muscle mass, make your hair fall out, and, if you persist on it, possibly damage your heart and kidneys. This is not a safe diet. Kimmer is a double persona for Heidi Diaz. Google up that name and see the pics of her at Slamboard site. She is FAT. She did not lose the weight (or if she ever did , which her ex-husband and ex-daughter in law deny) she didn't maintain it as she said. She's posted "after" pictures of herself, and they have been various models. None of them have been Kimmer/Heidi. So, thsi plan is based on a fraud, it's based on bad nutritional information, and the site itself has a bunch of brutish administrators who censor all who post with questions and will not tolerate any dissent. It's like a cult of some sort, with groupthink taking over and freedom of thought or speech or real and honest questions squelched. Do not put money in a scammer's pocket. Avoid Kimkins. Find a healthy way to lose weight. If someone promises a loss of 4 pounds a week or one pound a day--beware. They are peddling danger. Drop by the blogs Kimkins Exposed or The TRUTH Starts here or Kimkins Dangers or Kimkins Circus or the blogs of former members and administrators who learned the hard way. You'll find the links at Kimkins Exposed. Be a smart consumer. CAVEAT EMPTOR regarding KIMKINS. La Princesa

The Princess:  Yes, a fraud. Yes, dangerous to your health. No, not a good diet option. Do a simple google web or google blog search (preferably both) before you even THINK about paying $60 for a starvation diet that will damage your metabolism, waste your muscle mass, make your hair fall out, and, if you persist on it, possibly damage your heart and kidneys. This is not a safe diet. Kimmer is a double persona for Heidi Diaz. Google up that name and see the pics of her at Slamboard site. She is FAT. She did not lose the weight (or if she ever did , which her ex-husband and ex-daughter in law deny) she didn't maintain it as she said. She's posted "after" pictures of herself, and they have been various models. None of them have been Kimmer/Heidi. So, thsi plan is based on a fraud, it's based on bad nutritional information, and the site itself has a bunch of brutish administrators who censor all who post with questions and will not tolerate any dissent. It's like a cult of some sort, with groupthink taking over and freedom of thought or speech or real and honest questions squelched. Do not put money in a scammer's pocket. Avoid Kimkins. Find a healthy way to lose weight. If someone promises a loss of 4 pounds a week or one pound a day--beware. They are peddling danger. Drop by the blogs Kimkins Exposed or The TRUTH Starts here or Kimkins Dangers or Kimkins Circus or the blogs of former members and administrators who learned the hard way. You'll find the links at Kimkins Exposed. Be a smart consumer. CAVEAT EMPTOR regarding KIMKINS. The Princess

moofie:  the lifetime membership of kimkins only lasts until you dare to question anything. then suddenly you're lifetime membership ends. mine lasted less than 3months, and without explanation or warning i was banned. but i am in good company -- there are dozens and dozens who've found their own kimkins lifetimes abruptly ended. great business practices, huh?

Karen:  The problem with the *positive* reviews is one of the same problems on the forums; Kimmer/aka Heidi Diaz (check out her photos on slamboard) is that she and her admins post as new members and made up names and were currently caught using a dead woman's identity in her fake testimonials. If you want to get some inside information, check out the following blogs from former Kimkin's Admins..one being from Christin who was on the cover of Woman's World and now may have heart damage. http://winningweight.blogspot.com/ http://the-journey-on.blogspot.com/ http://www.openbench.blogspot.com/ http://kimkinsdangers.blogspot.com/ http://kimkinsexposed.wordpress.com/ and the list goes on. Check out the Low Carb forums...there are literally hundreds of people who have been banned for asking questions now seeking help and health elsewhere. She's a fraud and a fake and so are the positive testimonials here. Go to the BBB and the petition to shut her down and the class action lawsuit. Thank you to dietsinreview for having another outlet to warn people against paying $60 to learn how to get anorexia.

Anonymous:  A dangerous eating plan by a con artist alcoholic. Kimmer /Heidi Diaz's family admit the above and worse about her. If you google kimkins you will find out some of the horror stories and legal actions being taken against this very dangerous fad diet. BEWARE!!

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Ex kimkin member:  This diet is so very dangerous I hope people never use this as a way of eating, your life is to important. The funny thing is about these positive reviews most of these women don`t even exist there are made up, just like everythinbg Heidi does. And as far as TippyToes she does not even folloe this diet most of the time. Here is a quote from dear Tippy;Since Kimkins is such a fast weight loss program, would you say the thyroid would be at LESS risk than prolonged dieting? Whatcha think? I know for sure Kimkins didn't cause this since I never stayed on continually but perhaps I should have...Did not follow the diet !!!!! LOL

Anonymous:  This diet is a SCAM! Everything about it is a lie. Most of the success stories were FAKE. DONT DO IT. save your money.

Willa Smith:  Before you consider this scam diet - do your research. All these positive comments? What about these people? Another scam. Don't kid yourself...they are all Kimmer herself pretending to be a success story.

Kimkin Sucks:  Kimmer is a fake and Kimkins is an unsafe plan. Consider South Beach or Atkins for healthy weightloss and learning how to eat to keep it off!

Jill:  I am a kimkins member. I realize and have for some time that the calorie restriction was to the degree of insanity. I see in Tippy Toes statement that the calorie is based on 1200 calories...what bull. They encourage you over & over to be around the 500 mark. As for as Heidi....I am disgusted. I was letting this woman make me feel like a failure because I couldn't maintain a 500cal. diet? Oh Please! And beware of saying anything or questioning any of this on the actual Kimkins site...or you will be banned. Your 60 bucks will be flushed down the toilet, because lifetime member is only for those that are mindlessly obedient without question. Yes, I am still on the site...That's the only way to keep up with the friends I've made there. Private messages as well as the blogs are monitored for conformity. Heidi & her harem should be ashamed of themselves. She pure out makes me wanna barf...There's nothing in this world I despise more than a liar. No, don't trust her. Her track record speaks clearly for itself.

Lorri:  I know all about the scam and that Kimmer is obese, but the bottom line is I followed this diet and have lost 50 pounds. Plain and simple. This is just a stepping stone to a healthier life. Not everything works for everyone, but this worked for me and lots of others.

Anonymous:  It amazes me that anyone would still claim this diet is good. All of you sheep should be ashamed of yourselves.

Anonymous:  Kimkins before and after "success" stories are made up. The photos were taken off various russian bride sites. Fraud. No "success" stories and the people who claim success lost the majority of their weight on other plans. FAKE.

Anonymous:  I don't care what you say about the scam...the diet does work, and it works better and faster than any other diet out there. I lost 40 pounds in 2 months, have gone off of the diet completely for 2 months, and have gained back only one pound. If you need motivation, and a jumpstart out of what seems like a hopeless situation, try this diet...it will work 10 times better than any other. It is easier, too, because your appetite decreases so dramatically.

Anonymous:  Is Woman's World ever going to come forward with a comment regarding the most recent news regarding Kimkins--the fact that she isn't who she claimed to be. I still have that article, but since learning that she really isn't the endorsement she claims to be for her product, I am leary about this "diet". I also know that people who have had gastric bypass live on less than 500 calories a day and succeed, but of course this is medically supervised. Today is the day I heard that Heidi is suppose to appear in court. Can't wait to see if she shows.

Anonymous:  I have been on this diet for about a year now, and let me tell you al this...this diet is no way to live by...you lose the weight at first and everyting seems all fine until you start experiencing the health effects...all i can say is that I have gone from being an energetic and out-going person to now being a very tired and bitter person....THINK AGAIN BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT!

Anonymous:  I don't think the argument here is that the diet doesn't work in terms of loosing weight. do iThe problem is that it is not necessarily a healthy way to loose weight. It is based on the low carb Atkins diet, and although that is controversial (or as the Kimkins PR Rep says - it's "Con-traversal" - in her letter above!), there is emphasis on health and the science behind it, not just losing weight. This plan is taking Atkins to the extreme with no scientific or medical basis. This random woman with no medical or health credentials created it, who clearly can't even stay on the diet herself! It gives the low carb lifestyle a bad name! Although I see there are success stories, it may end up damaging your health if you continue to eat like this. I hope they take this time of controversy to revise the plan with the help of health professionals.

Anonymous:  Here is the link to the story that was on The Mike and Juliette Show on Monday, November 12: http://www.mandjshow.com/videos/online-diet-scam/

Anonymous, MD:  Quote: "We do not encourage or promote laxative abuse. However, it is not at all uncommon for a low carb diet plan to cause constipation. When a member complains we have recommended gentle stimulants such as M.O.M." Hello ladies & gentlemen.. MOM is a laxative! Do not use magnesium hydroxide (MOM) as a laxative if you have stomach (abdominal) pain, nausea, or vomiting, unless directed by a doctor. "Symptoms of an magnesium hydroxide overdose include nausea, vomiting, flushing, low blood pressure, a slow heartbeat, drowsiness, coma, and death." Losing 100 # in 5 months with no exercise is too fast. Your organs are shutting down. A diet with no exercise is a death wish! Why would you do a diet when the owner/CEO/President doesn't follow her own plan???

Jeanessa:  Join the lawsuit if you want your money back! http://kimkinslawsuit.wordpress.com

Kenni:  There is no medical studies on this web site, there is not one "client" that has lost and kept it off for any great amount of time. There is no study of the long term helath risks to this diet. I joined the diet when the web site first started. All of the members that did the diet with sucess are still reporting side effects. Kimmer has no medical background, she herself didn't even follow the plan. She is obese. She says she "gained the weight back" after the WW story because she was glued to her computer. That would mean she gained something close to 200 pounds in 4 months time. How can anyone take her word for anything? No proof of health issues from this diet? I have proof. I had a complete physical and lab works done before I started this plan. When I started having health issues, I went to my doctor. Once he saw the diet details, he almost fainted. I feel like a fool for taing this woman at her word that she lost weight and could help others do it too. She is a fake and a Fraud and needs to be shut down.

Kimkins member early 2007:  My initial success with this program prompted me to go as far as promoting the diet. In light of recent events, I can no longer recommend this program. There were many references to the extremely low calorie intake that were recently removed from the site. Members were banned from their lifetime membership simply for voicing some concerns. Kimmer who claimed to lose 198 lbs in 11 months has recanted her story to say she had lost only 100 lbs in 6 months, only to gain it back. She now claims to be back on the plan herself to lose this 100 lbs for the fifth time (does this sound like a diet that works?). The site has claimed a change in ownership, but the new ownership remains anonymous. This leads to many questions: is it really under new ownership? And, if it is what makes them an authority on successful weight loss? This diet appears to work, but in all it is still one giant science experiment. The new rules which have been applied have not been there for long and are not proven in their effectiveness. The old rules, which encouraged extremely low calories bordering on starvation would cause anyone to lose weight, who could stick with it. I myself lost weight, and by the end of my journey proceeded to lose a lot of hair. I took the recommended daily vitamin, but that is obviously not enough. The short term effects of weight loss are valid, but as for the long term effects on ones health, there is just no way to know at this time. If you like the circus and snake oil remedies then this is for you. If you respect your body and wish to live a long healthy life, then I recommend you do your homework on this one. You only get 1 body. Treat it wisely.

lowcarbfriend:  Kimkins has always been fraudulent and always will be. Heidi K Diaz is a convicted felon who is morbidly obese and evil. The diet site has been scrubbed clean because of the pending litigation so don't be fooled. Most of the glowing praises have been written by her. Jeannie Baitinger is just as bad and lies for Heidi. The idea of rapid weight loss is attractive but you can find everything you do at kimkins and more without the lies and the price tag on other free support sites like low carb friends. The reason so many people are trying to stop this evil woman is she is a total fraud and the diet is a scam. Don't join her cult!

HoneyBee:  Kimmer/Heidi Diaz has taken the Atkins diet and "tweaked" it until it is nutritionally deficient and not a healthy way of eating. Members state you lose weight on this diet, but why pay $60.00 to starve? Kimmer has turned Atkins into Anorexia in a nutshell! Many members do not even realize the damage done psychologically and physiologically until following the diet for a few months. Yes, the weight loss may be fast but what are you losing? Weight is a number on the scale and it doesn't tell you what makes up that mass lost. Muscle and water are the biggest losses on Kimkins- Not body Fat! Do you really care what the number on the scale is if you look horrible with sagging skin due to fast weight/muscle loss and no muscle tone? If you have never tried Kimkins- Don't! If you did become a member then join the lawsuit to stop Heidi Diaz from harming others!

Anonymous:  I too have a lifetime membership to KimKins, Joined way back before the Women's World article. After several months of deliberating on whether to start (there was no maintenance to speak of, I was assuming that information would be in the forthcoming ebook that was part of the membership. Never happened.) Anyway, I did try it for 3 weeks, yes, I lost 15Lbs by the end of week two. I went off for some reason and it came back on just as fast with an additional 5lbs. When Heidi finally publicly admitted she was Kimmer and was overweight, I was questioning her about giving advice when she had no credibility and there are no LONGTERM successes as of yet. I was banned. So yes lifetime if you "play nice" and be "positive" . All these people losing the weight, it will be interesting to see how that plays out over the next few years and months.

Ex-Kimkinite:  First point: I'm willing to bet fully 80% of those posting positive reviews above have by now changed their minds and realized how unhealthy Kimkins is. Not to even mention the well-documented fraudulent activities of Heidi Diaz, the diet founder who couldn't follow her own advice! Second point, I did the diet and I know for a fact and can prove the less than 800 calorie per day standard advice given. Third, yeah, the diet works.....STARVATION WILL MAKE YOU LOSE WEIGHT. Think, people think!!!! This diet is insanity, pure and simple. It WILL ruin your metabolism and your health. Is it worth it?

Anonymous:  Where to start??? Check the Better Business Bureau’s website for their assessment of Kimkins! I hope this site will investigate the IP addresses of all the success stories posted. You will very likely find that the same few people are posting made up stories. It’s been proven that Kimmer and company do this regularly (sockpuppets). Most of the success stories on the site are phony, or they show Kimkins credit for weight loss elsewhere. Very few of the website success stories are even members of the site. For example, Brian on the home page lost 60 pounds on Atkins, and only a few on Kimkins, yet his story appears to credit Kimkins. Beyond the made up success stories, there are dozens of photos lifted from Russian bride websites. Kimmer’s own success photo was lifted. Do you really want to hand over $60 to a woman who can’t lose weight on her own plan, and who is a chronic liar? Kimmer claims to be private. In reality, she is private because she has a lot to hide. Please do not let Jeannie Baitinger’s UNQUALIFIED trivialization of the health hazards of this plan fool you into risking your health. Kimkins is so dangerous that no medical professional will endorse it. The lawyers have volumes of evidence of the dangerous advice, lies, and abuse heaped on members. Much of that evidence has been deleted in preparation for the lawsuits. (If you have nothing to hide, why hide it???) Sorry to ramble on. There is just so much fraud that it’s very difficult to know where to start to adequately warn people about this person and this diet!

Susan:  Im convinced many of the positive comments were posted by the founder of Kimkins, such glowing comments! I was on Kimkins 4 months, lost weight like crazy and ended up in the hospital! Potassium so low they were horrified, so dizzy I couldnt walk for 4 days, liver enzymes out of whack! Now that Kimkins is being investigated Ms. Diaz has "cleaned" the site of the original diet rules. Go to WAYBACK.com to see it before they scrubbed the site! The calories used to be SO low, that is how she could tout it being "the fastest diet ever!" Starvation works...but it also make you sick!

Anonymous:  I too have the lifetime membership, but when Heidi publicly "came clean" I questioned her credibility to continue to give advice and there is no real maintenance plan. No REAL LONGTERM successes....I was banned. So as long as you "play nice" and are "positive" and never ever question Heidi, then yeah you may have a lifetime membership (or as in the current TOS for the life of the KimKins site) To all those who have lost the weight best of luck...it will be interesting to see how this all plays out in the months and years to come.

OMG:  THE DIET THEY ARE TRYING TO SELL FOR $60 WAS CHANGED TO COVER THEIR DIET SCAM. TIPPY TOES THE PR PERSON TOOK THIS JOB BECAUSE SHE WAS UPSET WITH MEMBERS OF ANOTHER SITE,WHERE SHE EVEN RECEIVED THE NAME MEME , EVERYTHING WAS ABOUT HER. SHE LOST THE WEIGHT MOSTLY ON THE ATKINS DIET AND WOULD SWITCH TO KIMKIMS ON AND OFF. (HER ADMISSION) SHE ALSO SOLICITED DONATION FOR HER BOSS ,FOR FOSTER KIDS WHO DO NOT EXSIST. HEIDI DIAZ POSTED HER BEFORE AND AFTER PICS TO ENTICE NEW MEMBERS AND IT WAS FOUND TO BE AN AFTER PIC FROM A RUSSIAN BRIDE SITE. SHE ALSO HAS PHOTO SHOPPED HER NEW PIC WHICH SHE PUT ON HER SITE AFTER GOING TO COURT. IT WAS ALSO EXSPOSED THAT MOST SUCCESS STORIES WERE MADE UP WITH PICS FROM THE RUSSIAN BRIDE SITE. EVEN AFTER ALL THIS EXSPOSURE HER NEW PR PERSON IS TRYING TO HIDE ALL THE PAST EVIDENCE THAT SHOWED THAT THEY PROMOTED A DIET WITH 500 AND UNDER CALS AND LAXITIVES. THE NEW DIET IS JUST ANOTHER LC DIET WHICH YOU CAN GET FOR FREE ON OTHER SITES.......

Healthy LCer:  Good grief..Who would ever do this diet after realizing that Heidi NEVER lost the weight and thoroughly enjoyed telling people to cut their calories. She never was concerned about the dangerous side effect. All she cared about was the money. Who could ever work for such a scam artist and encourage others to do the diet, too?

Anonymous:  Nobody disputes that you can lose weight on this plan. So do people in concentration camps. The most telling fact about this website is that they sanitized the website after criticism started coming out. You will not find references to taking MOM to relieve the constipation it causes. You will not find posts from Heidi Diaz telling people to cut their calories, and cut their calories, and then cut them again. Keep in mind, this website promotes the use of Fitday.com, a website where users log every morsel that goes in their mouths. It keeps track of their carb and calorie levels. Each time someone posted they were not losing weight, Heidi reviewed their Fitday record and her pat answer was to cut calories more. Heidi wants people for forget they saw this advice over and over, but they did, and they remember it. People, you can starve yourself for FREE! Save your $60, and if it's too late and Heidi already has your money, join the lawsuit! She is a fraud, a liar, and a cheat!

Anonymous:  Oh My, what can I say, PLEASE! PLEASE! Dont listen to Tippytoes(liar) She isnt interested in any one or their health. All she is interested in is the money and the Power. She is in my opinion as bad as kimmer if not worse. I hope that all of you who arte considering trying this diet will do research to see what a scam it is. I know people are saying SO WHAT IF SHE IS FAT, SO WHAT< SHE GAINED, WE ALL HAVE> Well, for one thing, do you want to trust a liar who has NEVER lost weight on her on plan? Do you really want to risk your health to become Skinny? DO you want to be a thin BALD person? IF you answered yes to any of these questions, then there is nothing any of us can do to convince you NOT TO DO THIS! You will just have to learn for your self what will down the road happen to your health. Dont you want to take the word of people who have been on this diet(and lost weight) and now have severe health problems. Dot you want to question why a woman named kimmer is getting rich promoting a diet that she her self cant follow? Dont you want to do your research and see what a LIAR Tippytoes is when she says she lost her weight on kimkins? IF you answered yes to any of these questions, GOOD for you. We are all proud that you will research and discuss this diet with your doctor. Think about your health and your hair, and DONT DO THIS or follow this SCAM ARTIST. I sure hope that tippytyoes can lay down and go to sleep at night knowing what she has done in aiding and supporting this LIE. I hope she knows that this will be on her hands(if not on this side on the other side) SHAME SHAME what a few dollars can lead a person to do.

Anonymous:  I was one of the first posters in here. And I just want to add a follow up, it is now 11/20/2007 and I have reached goal and have maintained my current wt loss of 60 lbs since 10/3/2007. I feel great, no health problems, and my self confidence has multiplied. Thank you Kimkins for giving me my life back, for helping me to lose the wt that so many people struggle for daily. WTG

Melanie:  I thin there is too many people here telling people what to do, we have the facts now let us make up our own minds. I intend to keep my kimkins membership and continue with this way of eating and thats my right. I dont tell you how to eat or what to think so i expect you to give me the same courtesy.

Anonymous:  I tried Kimkins for 1 week, it only took a few days to realize I was endangering my life. I was so sick. I hope all of those who did this plan recover and do not have long term issues from this

Laura:  FYI, even the lady who sent in the Kimkins rebuttal has left the Kimtanic. http://2big4mysize.wordpress.com/2007/12/01/has-tippy-toes-flipped/ http://2medusa.blogspot.com/2007/12/tippytoes-spills-beans.html See the latest from the KTLA Investigation here: http://tinyurl.com/2voac6 If you have been banned or are have been a member of kimkins.com, please consider joining the Kimkins Class Action Lawsuit http://kimkinslawsuit.wordpress.com/

Sue:  And this is what Jeannie posted the other day when she joined a low-carb site but didn't reveal her true identity: "I too am very glad to find this site. Thank you Amy! I am a KK refugee too. I hated to leave but the drama was getting pretty bad. I will say I lost a lot of weight following Kimkins. She had a good plan. But the plan behind the plan... (shudders) Although lately I saw less of this. The site got a pretty good cleanup in the last couple of months and people are encouraged not to starve. That's a good thing! But I think all the clean up in the world will prove to be a day late and a dollar short for Kimkins site. Too much fraud, which is a true shame since she did have a plan that really does work well for so many. Fraud with herself, the Russian Brides, possibly the new front page pic of herself and so much more. I have to wonder why? What a great way to ruin what could have been the next diet breakthrough. But, what's done is done. There is no changing that now. Like many of you Atkins failed me. But looking back (and forward) I am a food abuser. Food is my crack. I over eat. So maybe I can't blame Atkins. Kimkins did help me get my eating under control to lose the rest of the weight. Still, I am an over eater to this day but have found low carb foods with less fat won't hurt me one bit. It's like having your cake and eating it too. But now it's not cake. It is steak! haha I think many of us learned a lot at KK. Not only did we learn how to lose weight but we also learned that forums are public and we should be careful giving out information about ourselves. You never know where it will end up. Ducks taught us that. Speaking of ducks, yes they made me want to duck hunt too. Anyways, I am looking forward to getting to know you all! I am currently on maintanence, using a balance of Kimkins and Atkins to stay there. Seems to be working just fine. But I need support too. Amy, again, thank you for providing us with a safe place to go. Right now I would be very lost without your site." So, Jeannie is a KK reguge - funny that she is still acting as PR of Kimkins with the update above - 1 day later.

Anonymous:  You ladies are quacks!!!!! Don't you have a life? How about complaining to the GOVENRMENT about their Pyramid.....eating 12 carbs a day......that is why you got FAT!

Chip:  Hi all, here's a follow-up report from KTLA - some of Diaz's testimony in court: http://ktla.trb.com/news/local/video/ktla-video-kimkinsdiet,0,6723025.htmlstory?coll=ktla-video-1 And yes, to repeat what other folks have said - you can lose weight a lot of different ways, but starving yourself is NOT a good one. She admitted she decieved people. She's a sociopath IMO.

nancy:  you know.....people talk about things which they DO NOT know....I agree with the first ladies comment...they never ever tell you to restrict calories and if you look at the amout of veggies they tell you to eat...what is wrong with that..I can personally tell you i have never ever felt bad one day on this diet..as a matter of fact when i am not on it I feel horrible...I have more energy on the diet and even my mental state is happier and more content....all im saying is dont knock it until you try it....BTW I am 52/f and lost 28 pounds in 1 month....

Tammy Caldwell:  I have studied and tried many many diets. Low Carb, Low Fat, pills, potions and shakes. Bottom line. Maybe Kimkin suggested eating below 500 cal and eating exlax but I don't understand why everyone is blaming her are we not responsible for our own choices. I have compared her plan to the atkins plan and it isn't entirely different. It is mostly a low fat version. What is wrong with using our bodies natural hunger supressant. Ketosis has been proven over and over to be safe and natural. If you compare Kimkins or even atkins to a diet for a person that has lets say a ren-Y surgery the person on Kimkins is eating more natural food. I say with any eating plan you educate yourself, eat when hungry, thats why we were given hunger pains by the way. It is what signals our body to eat. Like dry mouth signals our body for the need of water. Our bodies are not all the same. We just need to do what is healthiest for our personal body. If I ate 500 calories a day and ate exlax like candy and then started losing my hair, it wouldn't be kimkins that I would blame. Lord knows we have as many diet plans as we have religeons. Educate Educate Educate yourself no matter what plan you choose.

Tammy Caldwell:  I have studied and tried many many diets. Low Carb, Low Fat, pills, potions and shakes. Bottom line. Maybe Kimkin suggested eating below 500 cal and eating exlax but I don't understand why everyone is blaming her are we not responsible for our own choices. I have compared her plan to the atkins plan and it isn't entirely different. It is mostly a low fat version. What is wrong with using our bodies natural hunger supressant. Ketosis has been proven over and over to be safe and natural. If you compare Kimkins or even atkins to a diet for a person that has lets say a ren-Y surgery the person on Kimkins is eating more natural food. I say with any eating plan you educate yourself, eat when hungry, thats why we were given hunger pains by the way. It is what signals our body to eat. Like dry mouth signals our body for the need of water. Our bodies are not all the same. We just need to do what is healthiest for our personal body. If I ate 500 calories a day and ate exlax like candy and then started losing my hair, it wouldn't be kimkins that I would blame. Lord knows we have as many diet plans as we have religeons. Educate Educate Educate yourself no matter what plan you choose.

fatchickonadiet:  Hi, I have been on kimkins since August of 2007. I "cheat" and still lose weight. I have lost 34 lbs since August, and my husband has lost 47. We both feel great, and look better than we have in years. I not only believe in the diet, but recommend it to anyone wanting to lose a significant amount of weight in a quick time. I slowed the diet down myself because I want to not only lose it, but I want to keep it off. I take a LIQUID vitamins daily to help keep my body healthy. I have never read anything about a 500 calorie diet on the kimkins site. Like I said I am a member. I wouldn't trade the information I have received from the site for the $60 lifetime member price refunded for anything. I have learned how to lose weight, and how to maintain the loss I have already experienced. I love the Kimkins diet. Or as we call it The Way Of Life.

2BIG:  The kimkins diet as written is deficient in EFAs and everyone following the plan is doing long term harm to their body. Like a diebetic who didn't control their blood sugars in their youth it will take time to show up but it will. there are no health studies to support kimkins. Please read about the plan here and don't trade a lifetime of health for a quick weight loss today.

anonymous:  FYI Jeannie Baitinger - former Kimkins PR Director, has left Kimkins due to differences in opinion over the Kimkins Diet and the extreme very low calorie aspect of it. Jeannie has long been a fan of the Atkins Diet and admits that she lost the majority of her weight on Kimkins. Her new pay for membership diet website is more along the lines of Atkins. So how valid is her rebuttal? One can presume that she said what she said for this rebuttal only because she was on the Kimkins payroll. :

WildAngel6:  Please include another update to reflect the fact that the rebuttal by Jeannie Baitinger may no longer be valid as she is now the FORMER Kimkins PR Director. Also, I think the anonymous poster above actually meant to say that Jeannie lost the majority of her weight on Atkins, not Kimkins, as she has claimed to only have used Kimkins to cycle when she would be stalled on Atkins. Hopefully, that should clear things up a bit. But the key point here is that the only rebuttal from the Kimkins camp may be totally invalid now since the former PR director is no longer affiliated with Kimkins. Folks, no matter what else is going on in the Kimkins Controversy, please remember that the diet itself is dangerous. So stay away from it.

katinsac:  Friends don't let friends do Kimkins! Remember that cover girl on the WW Mag? Well, she learned the hard way about Kimkins and it's dangers!! Read her blog and decide for yourself. http://the-journey-on.blogspot.com/

maestra:  I began using the basic principles behind the Kimkins Diet in June of 2007 and lost 40# in four months. By basic principles I mean high protein from varying sources, low fat, and low carbs (it is almost impossible to eliminate all carbs from your diet, but if you choose your carb sources intelligently I believe that those carbs are beneficial to you). My doctors (my primary, cardiologist, and chiropractor) all have applauded my weight loss and one actually told me that he was jealous. I tried to walk four to five times a week for exercise because the weather was nice. However, there were stretches where my schedule would not allow for that and I still lost weight. I did experience a little hair loss for a time period, but that passed. I know that I did not follow the Kimkins diet in its strictest form, but by eating healthy carbs, high protein, low fat diet foods, I was not hungry and rarely craved foods that were not good for me which easily enabled me to continue loosing weight. Most cravings were satisfied by drinking more water or eating something crunchy. The bottom line is that you have to be intelligent about what you put in your body. I have moderated my use of the principles behind the Kimkins Diet for a couple of month now, but plan to go back to them right after the holidays to lose the remaining 30# to my target weight. I am very pleased with the results as are my doctors. I hope to achieve these results by June. 70# in one year works for me. People, you made the choices about what you put in your body to get you to that weight in the first place. Be intelligent about how you are going to take it off. Life is about choices, you have to make the ones that are going to work for you.

katinsac:  This is one of the key players in the fight against Kimkins and I think you should read her blog...don't foget to search the webring too and see the other great info about this SCAM! http://honeybeesblog.wordpress.com/

Steven:  The news reports on the Kimkins diet are pretty amazing!

shannon:  OK..yes I have been on this diet..yes I am loosing weight..but come on people..you can mix up ANY diet..you pick and choose what you can and can't do..get real about your life..if you are reading this and follow ANYTHING 100% you can do harm to yourself. My Doctor DID look at this diet, we worked out what would and would not work for me..and loosing 35 pounds has helped a lot of my medical problems..so with that said..just read..people have stopped doing that..but we are VERY fast to jump on the band wagon to blame others for our OWN problems..look at the diet, make it your own..and NO I am not a "plant" for Kimkins..they would have no idea even who I am...read it, use what you can and if it is a scam..well this scam has helped me..take it for what it is worth..READ

Say NO to Kimkins:  Folks, check out the Kimkins Survivors Blog, to hear the true stories of what Kimkins can do to you. kimkinssurvivors.wordpress.com Please do not cut your calories below 1200. Please do not cut your fat so low that you will get sick. It isn't worth it. You can lose weight without risking your health. A sensible Low Carb Way of Eating is fine for weight loss. You don't have to pay $79.95 for a diet that is just going to make you sick. Join any of the free Low Carb Forums for support in losing weight. Check out Low Carb Friends www.lowcarbfriends.com or Active Low Carbers to start with forum.lowcarber.org Don't be sucked in to the Kimkins Diet Scam.

Julia:  I did email the site and instead of "owning" the wrong-doing....they just made excuses and signed themselves as "Kimmer" I think this would have gone over much better had the woman "admitted" to wrong-doings and just corrected it...rather than making these excuses...the diet of so obviously NOT safe.

Kristen:  This diet is pure nonsense and it's not remotely healthy. As a fit but overweight 25 year old, this eating plan put me in the hospital with heart problems. Four days after stopping the plan for health concerns, I had gained back the entire 20 pounds lost, plus another 10 pounds. I was too weak to work out on the plan, which lead to muscle loss, and the website staff told me it was normal to be too weak and to just take more vitamins. The entire thing is a scam and it's practically a cult website for anorexics that promotes not eating. When I expressed my health concerns and hospital stay to Kimmer in a private message, I was banned from the site with no refund. $4,000 in medical bills late I am telling you to stay away because it's not worth it.

Anonymous:  Kristen you gained 30 lbs back in 4 days? I have been off the kimkins diet since Thanksgiving, and haven't gained a lb back. Last night I ate pizza...... Thats a pretty amazing story. If you are smart, and realize what you put into your body, you won't be at health risks. Honestly you should be able to tell if you are being healthy, and if you have any concers, you should TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING ANY WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM. How many diets tell us this? Lets get a clue and take some personal responsibility. If you follow Kimkins to the T, you will have problems. I read, and modified because I KNEW better than to torture my body that way.

Enjoying the problems?:  Kimkins is a scam. Kimmer is a fraud. She is a morbidly obese liar. I hope she looses