Ruby
Did you catch Ruby on The Style Network this past Sunday? If not, you can still view the first episode in its entirety here: http://tv.msn.com/tv/ruby/?icid=TV4>1=TV4.
Savannah resident Ruby Gettinger is beautiful, charming, charismatic and weighs a life-threatening 500 pounds. This November, Style’s cameras will follow Ruby’s personal journey to lose weight, get healthy and battle discrimination on the new and highly-anticipated reality series “Ruby.” With no-holds-barred honesty and unwavering optimism, Ruby shares her story, including her past and present battle with obesity, her struggle to find the lost memories of her childhood and her reunion with an ex-boyfriend who broke her heart. Along the way, Ruby seeks to inspire others to take the first bold steps towards a healthier and happier future.
December 4th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Ruby I am praying for you. I know how hard it is for you but you know you must do this. I have stuggled with my weight in the past and yes it is hard. You must get your attitude on the right track and surround yourself with a great support group. Shame on your friends for eating all that junk food around you. They should join you! We all need to eat better. I use to be a junk food queen and now I eat mostly healthy foods. I have two young children and I am teaching them how to eat healthy. I love that you are making the name RUBY popular. I always get strange looks when people hear my name. I go by the double name Ruby Anne. I thought it so cool that your mom’s name is Anne. I felt such a connection!!
I also grew up in the south ( Al and MS). My grandfather lived in Merrietta (sp) when I was little so we visited GA often. I will keep you in my prayers!!
December 13th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
ruby im 55 been overweight all my life i have diabetes also im on kidney dialyis its not fun .all because i cant stay on a diet please ruby stay on your diet i weigh 290 use to weigh 370 i lost some but to late best wishes to you goodluck god bless i know you can do it .it was awonderful ideal about your show it will inform people about being overweight im very excited about your show its very heartfelt by me .thankyou
December 14th, 2008 at 6:37 am
Ruby………..i admire you very much for doing the reality show. I am a large woman…..weighing 400 lbs…..I notice you wear some beautiful clothes……you also wear some very nice looking “comfortable” shirts…..blouses and dresses…….That is the problem. I can’t find “comfortable” clothes that fit……my arms are huge and everything feels so tight…….may i ask you where you buy your clothes…..or do you have them made? Ruby I am desperate. I don’t go out because i have nothing that looks nice or is comfortable. If you would share with me where you shop I would be so greatful. Keep in mind I live just like you do….on a very limited income.
Thank you and i DO enjoy your show
December 15th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Ruby
You’re beautiful inside & out. I too am suffering with a weight problem. It seems like a wall that I cannot get over. One pound at a time, I’m slowly trying to find out who I am. You can too. I think it’s great that you’re working towards healing both inside & out. Take care. I’m rooting for you!!
June 29th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
My daughter and I think Ruby is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. We love you. Pam an Danielle
July 13th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Ruby,
I am a large woman as well. I started I hope to be the last diet I will ever start again. I am going to get this weight off if it kills me. Becouse if I dont it the weight will get the best of me. I stated at 310 lbs. and I am now at 270 in less than 2 mounths, so I now I can do it I just have to stick to It. I am 37 yrs. and have 2 kids that depend on me. That is my reason for living.
With in the last two years both my mom and doughter survived cancer. If they can do that, I can get and keep this weight off for good this time.
good luck to you on your jurney.
C.Kennedy
September 4th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
I caught the beginning of your shown where you were holding your little Lucy and knew I would be relating to you more than ever. I just lost a month ago, my little Mona a Jack Russel Terrier, my baby for 14 years. She was such a sweet girl. She was always yhere for me. It was so hard to see her get sick and start failing. It still brings tears to me when I think of her passing.
I admire your courage and I also admire your wit and loving nature. You’re a good person and I would be proud to know you. I fight my weight also and will follow your adventures . You give me a lot of insight into myself.
God Bless you.