People who know me well know that I had a 6 year career in the cutthroat world of L.A. radio. I still think I have a perfect face for radio. The medium of television is not kind to me. The photo in my profile of this blog was taken when I was 29 years old, much younger and much thinner. It makes me want to cry when I see how much I've changed, mainly from putting on weight.
In 2004-05, I lost 103 pounds on Atkins, going from 282 to 178.5. Then I hit a stall - one that lasted for five months. I took some bad advice from people who told me to increase my carb intake to shock my body into losing weight again. Big mistake. Adding back carbs awakened a monster that was better left sleeping. I quickly put 10 pounds back on, then another 10. I got scared and sought out something to get back on track. Unfortunately, I turned to Kimkins. It got the twenty pounds off me alright, but awakened an even greater and more insidious monster. Because I have an addictive personality, after a month on Kimkins the utter deprivation sent me reeling into a year-long rebellion against low carb eating. I lost my head. In so doing, I gained back all but 20 pounds of my hard-lost 103. I'm back on track now, but it will be a long time before I see that 178.5 again.
At the urging of other bloggers, I recently participated in the taping of a program Insider Exclusive along with John Tiedt, the attorney handling the lawsuit against Heidi Diaz. Also on the program are another attorney representing the plaintiffs and a cardiologist. It was quite an honor to appear with these distinguished gentlemen. To say that I am self-conscious about my current weight is an understatement. I hate having my picture taken, even on a good day. So why did I participate in this program, even with my inner demons screaming at me not to do it? I chose to fall on the sword of my pride in order to further the cause of taking Heidi Diaz down. So, as much as it pains me to see myself on camera, I don't regret doing it. Sometimes we have to stand up for a cause greater than ourselves.
To view the video in its entirety, please visit the Insider Exclusive website.
8 comments:
Thank you, Terry, for sharing your story with all of us; both those who will see the video, and those who will see this blog.
Thank you also for allowing me the opportunity to get to know you a little better.
On this journey to keep the world safe from Kimkins, I have been blessed and delighted to find many new and wonderful friends, and I am happy to count you as one of them. Serendipity at it's best!
Thank you!
Magics - You did a great job and I'm so glad you could go. I just wish they would have given you more time.
I'm glad you are back on track with Atkins again. And remember, losing it this way gives you a good chance to keep it off, unlike kimkins where a regain seems inevitable.
I thought you looked great!
Thanks again for doing this for us!
You're beautiful!
*hugs*
Elle
I still see the beautimous DivaT that I was lucky enough to meet a couple yrs ago! Your inner light shines gf!!! XO
lol Babe 'a face perfect for radio', Love your wit!!! but you Do have the Velvet Voice! My wish is that you replace the Jimmy and start you own podcasts!!!
you rock and you are loved!!!
xo
~DivaDi
You did good, kid!
OYB
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{{{Mag}}} You're beautiful and just don't realize it!
I've been waiting for this to break ever since you told me about it. You did great. Very brave. You are beautiful.
thank you for being brave and falling on your sword for the cause. You did a wonderful job talking about kimkins and the issues.
Some of us can't be in the lawsuit cause we didn't buy memberships in the fraudualnt site but any time we can help those of you who did it is well spent energy.
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