Ruby Gettinger: Ruby Gettinger www.mystyle.com/ruby (photo/ video)
By Clarencia Cynrae on November 9th, 2008Ruby Gettinger was an overweight woman at 500 pounds. Gettinger faced serious health problems and tried to lose weight many times but failed to achieve real weight loss. Ruby Gettinger was offered a team of professionals to help her lose weight. Gettinger’s journey was documented on tape.
Gettinger and her team have started a reality TV program cum website, www.mystyle.com/ruby, to chronicle her efforts at losing weight. Ruby Gettinger’s website has webpages on expert advice on nutrition, exercise and overall wellness. Ruby Gettinger’s TV show is called “Ruby” and it comes on Sundays at 8 pm ET/PT, on Style. Since embarking on “Ruby”, Gettinger has lost 10% of her weight.
Updated on March 21.
The new season for Ruby Gettinger’s show starts July 5, Sunday, same time, same channel. Yea!
If you miss Ruby, surf her website for her material. Watch her exercise videos with her trainer here.
Updated July 14 2009
Ruby Gettinger started a walking campaign across the country to lose weight. Gettinger has lost 100 pounds and met many of her fans personally in her journey. Gettinger, a down to earth Southern belle, was friendly to her fans.
The latest picture & video of Ruby Gettinger is here.
Updated July 14.
Ruby Gettinger has her own walkabouts called the get-fit walks. Gettinger will be doing these from coast to coast. In addition to getting fit, the walks will help draw attention to her reality TV show. Gettinger, from Savannah, was in Santa Monica, Ca, on July 11. Gettinger’s present weight is at 400 pounds and she looks upbeat. Ms Gettinger will beat the weight problem.
Ruby Gettinger on her get-fit walk - photo link.
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November 27th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
hey ruby ! hope you lose thw weight and get your life back! you gp girl!
November 27th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
ruby! I have watched your show! I hope you can lose the weight for your self and your and nephew! hang in there girl.
November 28th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Ruby, Your determination is incredible. You have such grace! You are an inspiration to everyone!
November 29th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
ur spirt is contagious
November 29th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
I love the show. I wish I could move to Savannah, I would have her as a friend. Stay strong.
November 30th, 2008 at 8:20 am
Ruby, You are my newest hero. I am 230 lbs. and have been dieting for the past 7 months and have lost 14lbs. It’s so hard and when I saw your show this week, I know exactly what you are going through. I intend to keep watching your journey to wellness. I’m determined also, but because I’m not really able to have all the help you do, I’m still going to stay pretty much within my limits. I ate Thanksgiving meal, but am still on maintenance to keep off what I have lost. It’s such a lonely journey, but you help. Keep going, you are an inspiration to us that are taking this journey right beside you.
November 30th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Hi Ruby; I saw your show and I live in Spartanbur,S.C.. My cousin’s and I have what we call’AWOL’(a way of life) We are all over weight and some of us like me have been told that I will be in a wheelchair if I don’t loose weight and exercise.So we are meeting every first Friday and shareing what we did for the month and new tips on eating. I learned alot from you tonight and would love to become a pen pal of yours if possiable? Hang in there as I say and be happy !!!!!!PB
November 30th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
hey ruby keep your chin up you are looking so good.I know you can do it.You are so strong and strong willed you will do great.
November 30th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Ruby,
I was watching your show tonight for the first time and was listening to you talk about your missing memories. I too have missing memories of my childhood and weight 220 lbs. I have been struggling with my weight for as long as I can remember. I was 230 lbs a few months ago, but managed to lose 10 lbs, not much really in the scheme of things. Anyway, I wish I had the support that you do. Don’t give up since you have somehow found the doctors to help you. Listen to Dr. B. He will help you clear the cobwebs and uncover your demons. I agree with you that there is something inside all us overweight people that we are eating to bury.
Good luck and don’t give up.
November 30th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Sunday night is “Ruby Night” for me! I will not miss one show… Ruby has such a beautiful face and equally beautiful nature, despite those moments when she is feeling like she cannot go on with this quest to lose her weight. And the pressure of so many people counting on her to do so cannot be easy, but I hope that she prevails. All the best, Ruby!
December 1st, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Ruby, I’m proud of you. I am so overweight. I have been off sugar and white stuff for over 2 weeks and have not lost one pound. I am so discouraged. Does anyone have any idea’s that can help me. I need a friend. I have no support in losing weight. I have a husband who is also overweight but won’t help me or support me. He also says he would love me more if I was thin. I really need help.
December 1st, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Ruby, you are an AWESOME person, I love your personality and your smile. I too am going through my own personal weight struggle, and I am in counseling trying to learn to feel my feelings and not run from them or numb myself with food, drugs or alchol, or anything else, I was always looking for something to fill that void inside myself, the hole in my soul, but now I am learning to no be so self destructive, and I am trying to learn to love myself, find myself and learn to live a better life, and for once in my life, take care of me. I too want to lose weight and sit on a mans lap,
We can do this Ruby, I know we can!! I love your show, you are helping so many people by being honest and real, there are alot of people out there in this great big world with the same issues. I love your show song, powerful words…..I am I can if I think I can!!! yf Jessie
December 1st, 2008 at 11:16 pm
Hey Ruby,
I am 28yrs old and 320lbs from Rome,Georgia. I just wanted to tell you how proud I am that you are succeeding in your journey. I was watching your show tonight about Denny coming back into town and I began to cry. I too had a “Denny” in my life and was never good enough for him. I just wanted to tell you not too lose hope and never just settle for anything. I cried when I heard you say that you wanted to find someone who would love you for you and all of you. I too said those same words as a lay in my mothers lap squalling like a baby when my ” denny” broke my heart. I was glad to see you say that you were not going to take him back. Just be patient and loose the weight for you and no one else. I did find that someone that loved me for me and you will too.
Keep up the good work and I am praying for you.
December 2nd, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Dear Prayerismine, I too am overweight and I too haave found Ruby and am so inspired by her. I am like you in that losing weight is next to impossible for me. The only thing that works with me is Atkins. Go on their website and do the 2 wk. induction diet. I can’t rely on their cookbooks because they use all that expensive foods. I have to stick to basics. I have lost 34 lbs. since May and am just on maintenance until after the holidays. Try it. It really makes you feel so much better too.
December 3rd, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Thanks poundpuppy, I will check it out.
December 5th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Hi Ruby…I hope you get to read these emails yourself. You are such an inspiration to me. I too am overweight, 260lbs. to be exact. I am so sick of being fat, I have all kinds of joint trouble and had a total knee replacement last July. I also am put off when it comes to the exercise but I know it is necessary. You are the reason I am going to “try it again”. I just love your personality you are such a sweet person. Keep on keepin’on and I’ll be checkin’ on ya in the meantime. Love ya lots
funmomaw
December 7th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Ruby, I watched your show for the first time as a re-run last night. I am in awe of your courage and your motivation. I am a 32 year old mother of toddlers. I am 5′2″ and 240 lbs. I am at my heaviest ever. I cannot even keep up with my kids. I have wanted to diet but could never get the motivation going anymore. Your determination and honesty has made me re-think my situation and I am now officially on my way to finding a diet that works for me and I am going to stick with it.
I know how hard it must be for you to put yourself out there for the whole world to criticize every move you make on television. I personally want to thank you for being such a strong person. You are beautiful inside and out. Thank you for reaching out to me….. God Bless!
December 8th, 2008 at 12:24 am
Hi Ruby,
I know what you’re going through. I am so much like you. You are much stronger than I am though. You have the nerve to try things and I don’t.
Best wishes with your weight loss and new life.
I love your little doggies too. You Go Girl!! You are a beautiful lady and so delightful.
Your show is an inspiration to us all.
December 8th, 2008 at 12:38 am
Dear Ruby,
I just wan’t to thank-you for being my inspiration to get healthy
again. You are the person that actually got me off the couch and
made me think about what I was doing to myself by filling my void with food. I joined a weight loss group and am actually seeing results. I watch your show regularly and desperately wan’t you to succeed. I know you can do it! You are a beautiful person Ruby, Face your fears and you can conquer anything.
December 9th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
HI RUBY I WATCH YOUR SHOW. I FEEL LIKE YOU. IT’S HARD TO LOSE WEIGHT. I DID FIND MY MR. RIGHT AND HE LOVES ME FOR ME. SO THERE’S SOMEONE OUT THERE FOR YOU. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. WELL WRITE ME BACK AND TELL WHAT KIND OF FOOD PLAN YOU HAVE. AND SOME GOOD TIPS.
December 11th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Ruby, I know there are ups and downs, and you have FANTASTIC friends to be there for you in both of them. I am praying for you. \What you are doing is a very hard thing and you are a very strong woman. You hang in there. You truly are an inspiration. Please don’t give up. You go girl,
LeeAnn
December 21st, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Dear Ruby: I’ve been watching your show since the beginning and find you to be such an inspiration to everyone that has trouble with weight, confidence, loss of memory or whatever else we may have. You’re
such a beautiful woman, inside and out. Most of my best friends in life have been “large” woman who joked and said I chose them so I would get looked at by the opposite sex because I was thinner than them. That’s not true at all….what I’ve found is that heavier woman tend to be real, honest, true and caring people with a fantastic sense of humor.. which is exactly WHY I chose them to be my close friend. Honey, you’re on your way to a healthier life, a happier life. God be with you in your continued journey into the future. I can only imagine all the physical and mental pain that anguish you at times, but stay strong. You can do it, and you deserve all the good things in life that the weight loss with bring you! You are such a wonderful inspiration to me!! Sincerely, Gail
December 26th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
Ruby;
You are so beautiful. I can’t imagine what you will be when you reach your goal. You have really touched me. You are beautiful inside and out. Embrace that, you have touched so many people. When you do find Mr. Right he will be a lucky guy.
Ruth in NorthCarolina.
December 27th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Ruby I love you. You are a wonderfull person,so
full of joy. You bring a smile to my face every time I see you on TV. I wish you all the best and
much success. But, no matter your size, you deserve the best life has to offer. Good luck, I am cheering for you. Donna in CA.
December 28th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
Oh Miss Ruby,
You are such a beautiful woman.
I do not have weight issues however what you are going through, the way you are (publicly) we all see better choices made by you.,Like the boyfriend; you did the right thing.
You always have a plce in L.A you would always be welcome.
December 28th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
you are amazing, smart, pretty and show us all how to make the right choice
December 31st, 2008 at 9:13 am
Ruby girl, I am so here for you. I know you can do it only because your eyes tell me so. Your eyes are the window to your soul and your soul Ruby told me that you are a very strong person. Keep moving Ruby stay strong and just know that someone in Cheektowaga NY loves you.
January 1st, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Ruby you are one of the most beautiful persons, inside and out, I have seen in a long time. You also have the best people around you. So you are lucky in a lot of ways. God bless you Ruby.
January 1st, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Ruby, you inspire me! I am a 31 year old 400 lb women i recently found i am diabetic which is how i also found my actual weight. I am doing my best to take off the pounds as is it to save my life. My husband and I want children as of now no luck. SO i just wanted to thank you for being so open and honest about how hard it is to lose but how it is so worth it. thanks
January 1st, 2009 at 6:26 pm
I too have had a terrible weight problem. 6 years ago I had Gastric bypass and lost 150lbs. I now lead a healthly life style though food is still a consent problem. I wish for you the best and to lose the weight you need to lose to be happy & healthly. My weight was 325lbs before my sergery and I did not expect to live. You can do it whatever way is the best for you. Go for it!!!!
January 2nd, 2009 at 12:41 am
Ruby you are a beautiful person. I am so proud of your weight loss. I wish I could loose weight but I take 12 different medicines and about 1/2 of them have weight gain side effects. You know I might just try again because I am so inspired by you. I hope you loose all the weight you want to and have a very happy and healthy life. Go Girl!!!!
January 3rd, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Hey Ruby! I watch your show everyday and i wish you the best on your journey. keep your faith in god and believe in yourself and you will accomplish your many goals in life!
January 4th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Ruby,
I love your show. You are such a wonderful person. You are such a beautiful person already. I understand what you are going through. I am so proud of you. I hope I can find it within my self to loose weight just as you have.
You have such great friends. I wish I had that. I have so few friends and cannot depend on anyone except God to help me. You have inspired me. I am going to try to loose weight this year. I have got to do it! I don’t want to die either. I have considered surgery for the obesity, but hate to have to go to that extreme. I wish I could talk with you, but it looks like from your show you have plenty of friends already. If you do have room for one more friend. Please contact me.
January 4th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
HI RUBY,
JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I ENJOY YOUR SHOW. I WILL MISS YOU AND HOPE YOU ARE BACK SOON. YOU HAVE BEEN AN INSPIRATION TO ME AND I AM GOING TO TRY ONCE AGAIN TO GET RID OF ALL THIS WEIGHT. I WILL THINK OF YOU AND HOPEFULLY FIND THE TYPE OF COURAGE THAT YOU HAVE SHOWN. YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL PERSON, I WISH WE LIVED NEXT DOOR TO EACH OTHER. I LOVE THE SOUND OF YOUR VOICE. HOPE YOUR SHOW WILL BE BACK SOON….GOD BLESS
January 4th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
hi ruby i was like you and i feel so so sorry for you and i hope you get well and god bless you rubby i am sorry.
January 4th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Ruby, you are truly beautiful. So full of life and love. I am so hwppy that you finally decided to take control of your life and that you realize that you’re worth it!!! I wish you continued success on your journey and hope to see the outcome of your progress on future “Ruby” installments.
January 4th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Ruby,I love your show and appreciate your letting the world be a voyeur into your life and everything you are going through! You are a true inspiration and it goes without saying that you will obviously touch and motivate many lives as you make this journey. You are so blessed to have great friends to support and push you, and we, the viewers are pulling for you as well! Go all the way girl!
January 4th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Ruby, I have been watching you from almost the beginning, I truly admire your determination. I’m 280 pounds 5′3″. I just hate looking at myself, even though I have been told by my doctor that I really need to loose weight because I’m dibetic, It’s still hard for me to get started. Any suggestions?
January 4th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Ruby, When is your show coming back? I can’t wait to see how much weight you have lost! You are an inspiration to many, not just because of weight issues, but to people like me who have issues with loneliness and low self-esteem. What a sweet person you are!!!! I wish I knew you. You would be a great friend to have. Remember to have faith in yourself! Keep thinking—I BELIEVE!!!!!!!
January 4th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Ruby, I am so inspired by you. I have been on diet after diet for over 20 years now. I lose weight then gain it back plus more. Now I am at my heaviest weight ever and I’m embarking on yet another diet. I hope to see more episodes of your show because your determination is very motivating and that is a blessing to me.
January 4th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
All I would like to say is that ur an incredible person and know that u have inspired me to become more healthy and i know if u can do it so can i.Thank u for the encouragement and will power because no one can take care of yourself but you and understand u are doing a beautiful thing and letting the world know BIG GIRLS NEED LOVE TO!!! thank you and hopefully some day we can compare our “fat” pics i would love to be your friend on my space to give u some extra support but u do have some excellent people and friends on your team! love always roselynda murphy
January 5th, 2009 at 12:12 am
Ruby, you are so blessed to have the support of great friends and the medical help that you have. I live alone and don’t have any friendly support. I’m 253lbs and would do anything to be in your shoes. Go for it and don’t look back. I also don’t remember most of my childhood. I feel so alone. I’m happy for you. Susie
January 5th, 2009 at 12:21 am
Hey Ruby, I am also a woman who can’t remember her childhood and I’m overweight. I also moved around a lot as a child. Everone always says that maybe something happened to you. I really don’t think so. When you live at the same place your whole life you have a constant reminder of your life and the memories.When you move around a lot and don’t have a really close relationship with your siblings or their just quiet like my brother is how are you suppose to remember anything. You also don’t have any life-long friendships. As far as being overweight. It is very hard and stressful as a young child to move often. People come and people go but your one constant is food it will never leave you & you will never leave it. It’s O.K not to remember your childhood I spent a lot of years being scared about it. Don’t be scared. It’s funny when I watched your show tonight I just wanted to pick up the phone like you were one of my girlfriends and tell you all of this.God bless you and what you’re doing with your show is brave and insperational.
January 5th, 2009 at 5:53 am
GO RUBY!! GO RUBY!! You got your groove on, Keep it going.
I would like for you to tell yourself every morning how beautiful you are and repeat
Every Day In Every Way
I’m Getting Better, Better and Better.
This can apply to anything. You are doing FANTASTIC.I wish I could get to know you first hand.
GO RUBY!! GO RUBY!! GO RUBY!!
January 5th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Hi Ruby,
Saw you on style,what caught my eye was savannah, I moved to savannah 6 yrs. ago and was a size 8 now am a 12/14. After watching your story I was inspired to change just like you. I don’t have as much to lose,but you are such an inspiration that I want to do it too. You are doing GREAT RUBY, keep up the good work! I will be watching! Maybe one day I will be lucky enough to meet you. who knows.
I volunteer at Candler and love the volunteers. we all eat the wrong things. so it will be extremely hard for me. After these holiday’s I was driving home and saw a note on the bullentin board where I live, that there was going to be an Olde Towne Challenge. So I emailed my response and they will beging Jan. 9th. until March 2009. 8 wks to get a start. however, the show will be my real inspiration. God Bless you Ruby!
Marian
January 5th, 2009 at 10:21 am
RUBY YOUR A BBW- BIG BEAUTIFUL WOMEN LOVE YOUR STYLE! THIS IS RUBY TIME YOU GO GIRL.I ALSO HAD A DENNY IN MY LIFE. SO HAPPY TO SAY IM ANOTHER MANS WIFE’ FOR NOW YOU ARE MISS RIGHT/ MR.WRONG HAS MISSED OUT;STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF EVERYTHING ELSE WORTHY WILL FOLLOW.
January 5th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Ruby I am soo-proud of you…you are bEAUTIFUL and funny ..I love your heart and spirit..I also am heavy 5′2 over 300 pds ..Live in Sebastian fla and am struggling wish you lived here.I can use christian-encouraging team and friends..
I also realize you and friends go to church..I am born-again-christian and even though I have failed with weight also ..God IS ALWAYS MY STRENGTH..I have also been through alot of abuse [different kinds ] in life and I think maybe like me you also hide behind your pain with FOOD..I had to get 2 seats for airplane ride recentlly to nieces wedding in NewJersey and a seat belt extender very embarassing..I am not working and cant afford a diet..living with aging parents ,was a Homehealth aide until last yr when I was diagnoised with something called fibromyalgia,myofatic condition..I date but they always cheat on me.I know someday God will show us both God-fearing loving husbands ,I can use your prayers as I also pray for you..I love your friends they seem so sweet and your nephew.If you want to e-mail me Im at
FLORIDA4122000@YAHOO.COM
I continue to pray for you ,God Bless you..
Lisa Romer
January 5th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Im no professional but my experiaence is most overweight people I know also dont remember all of childhood but I know I was both physically and sexually abused and although Im in counseling I wonder if this pattern for us writing her have gone through the same thing..Ruby do you not remember because of something like that.? My # after 2 pm weekdays or try anytime weekends is
[772] 664-0419
ASK FOR Lisa or leave a message..God Bless You,,
Lisa
January 5th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Ruby, I’m a 66 year old overweight woman. I had the Lap Band Surgery in July, I have lost weight, but it is hard. The surgery is not a magic wand it is just a tool, like your team. If I don’t follow the advise given, I can gain weight and undo what I’ve gone through. It is the exercise that is my down fall, I’ve been watching your show, I love the hope you have given me. I saw were you were walking with all the benches you can break if needed, the mall has benches, so I though I’d give it a try. RUBY !!
it worked !!! I now can walk the mall twice without sitting down, I know most people would laugh at that, but I know you understand, Little do people know how hard it is for us, all my children think I’m lazy, but I’m not, the weight hurts your back, hips, legs and my poor feet won’t even speak to me.
Please keep up the fight as I feel I have a sister in my world that really understands, and you have no clue how brave you are to be out in front of the world and fighting a battle few people don’t understand. My weight was 270 I now weigh 227.3
I need to be at 150. I love the weigh chart you do and will be putting this up for myself as well. Yes, for once I see a real person in the same boat as myself, none of thses thin people telling me I can do it they did. To see you struggle, cry and even smile, puts me in the place I need to be with all the incredible energy you pour out. You are truly my HERO !!!! I know you don’t know me, but I feel as if we are connected in our battle. Please add me to your Fat Night.. LOL
Barbara in Lafayette In (P.S. I was born in Charleston S.C., so we are both Southern Bells..LOL)
gillis.b@comcast.net
January 5th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Hi Ruby,
I saw your show last night for the first time. I admire you. I am obese and last year had to have emergency surgery to have my colon removed. I lost weight when I was sick , but I put it all back on and then some.I remember parts of my childhood but not everything,I often wonder why.I believe I eat to hide the real me.
January 5th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Dear Ruby, When we saw you and Jeff at church in Savannah last Spring you told us you were going to do this show. We were so excited when we saw you on the TV. We are watching weekly and you are in our prayers. We are so proud of what you have done so far and we know that God is going to see you through to your goal. You are in our prayers. Can’t wait to see the new you. Keep it up. Friends in Cleveland, Tennessee.
January 6th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Hey Ruby,
I just wanted to tell you I think you are awesome and I am pulling for you. I have a weight problem too and I know how hard it is to loss it. Mine is alot about my Thyroid but I have to fight with it all the time. You stay strong and I know you can do it this time. It is funny how just watching you on t.v. makes me feel like we know each other. I will be praying for you all the way. I will also be watching. Take Care and God Bless
Rose Ocoee Fl
January 6th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
hey ruby im sixteen and about five seven i am 0bese 0r however you want t0 put it i am now dieting as of today and you are my insipration i honestly love you thank you and god bless you
January 7th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
hey ruby i love your show. i am pulling for you, iknow you can do it,s. i too do not remember my childhood, it,s make me wonder why i can,t remember my childhood. i love ruby keep up the good work.
January 7th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
wish they would let us know when your 2nd. season starts. up here in Wisconsin is hard in winter, hate treadmilling, rather be outside; i have struggled w/ weight since teenager; i was cooking pastas back in the 60’s, w/ tomato sauce before it was popular. was 14 in 68. i am early 50’s now. and am 35 lbs. overweight. but i go up and down. am happy to be in the range about 150. but i also smoke on occassion. love your show, and you are funny in that sultry southern drawl. and your friends are great. love your yorkies. can’t wait for your show again. i also love your show song too. so.. hang in there. every day, every minute you are burning calories, even sleeping; so thanks for giving up some of your privacy. nancy, pasta queen.
January 7th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Ruby Girl! I’m so proud of you! I know you are going on a rough journey, but we are here to cheer you on. You are so brave to put yourself out there like you do. I was especially thrilled with your show when SCAD designed you some clothes. I was in Savannah last May to watch my granddaughter graduate with her masters in architecture, so I so identify with you. I live in SC and that makes you seem like one of my neighbors. Just know we are pulling for you. I have lost 24 lbs. now and intend to keep it up. I’ll be watching you and praying for you. Love you!
January 8th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
i love your incredible courage to loose the weight keep your head up u are pretty and u will meet the love of your life
January 9th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Dear Ruby,What a beautiful woman you are..I love your show and your dear friends, and nephew. Good luck with the weight lose, it is a lifetime change.I know, i have lost and gained over 400 pounds in my life, every time i lose i think i wont gain it back, but always do..many health problems now. You are great inspiration to me. when will you return? Love you
..
January 9th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
I support Ruby in her effort to lose weight – but I am sick of these re-runs. This show has not been aired enough to be having re-runs!!!!
January 12th, 2009 at 12:08 am
Hey Ruby I just watched your show and wow your an amazing lady. you are an insprisation to me. I just watched the show where you went camping and the one that you lost 104 lbs. Way to go girlfriend keep it up. I am so proud of you and you have made me want to do the same for myself. Dont give up and know you have several fans out here cheering you on as well. Best of luck and in hopes to meeting you one day. Love you and keep up the great work
Mindy in Ohio.
January 12th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Dear Ruby,
I love your show and I pray that you keep up the good work. I to am overweight by about 50lbs. but like you I struggle every day because I love to eat. Your meals that are prepared for you, what are they like. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!! I will be watching to see more about you.
A Friend
Zelma
January 13th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
You are so awesome.
January 17th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Hi Ruby! Just want you to know that I think you are so pretty and sweet! God bless you! The best of wishes in your journey to a new you!!!
January 17th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
Hi Ruby,
Just a note to let you know that you are a source of comfort and strength to many as your share your weight loss journey. I think you are a lovely person and wish you all the best life has to offer.
Keeping you in my prayers! Praise Jesus!
January 22nd, 2009 at 3:10 pm
hey ruby!! i love your show and wish you the very best. you are an inspiration. and i hope you become a superstar !!! you are dazzling!!!
January 27th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Love the show. Ruby has a great personality and is blessed with a great support system, comprised of both freinds and professionals.
January 28th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Dear Sweet Ruby:
WE all know your frustration, and there by the Grace of God go all of us and WE all know it too.
When we turn to food to fill the void where love is supposed to be for ourself we just get fatter and we all know that too.
We are with you in this journey honey, your crankiness, and anger about not being able to turn to your drug of choice, we are there too – all of us, honest.
Like you, Ruby, and for many of us, the trauma too painful to remember, but until we unlock it, face that demon, it will wait for us and we have to face it to be free. You will never be alone, anymore
We are praying for you!!!! Please, take omega fish oil – it’s vitamin D and we never have enough – it will help your joints as well and not hurt you:)
Pam, your new friend in Toronto:)
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:03 pm
Ruby
I am also an overweight woman.. watching your show.. it gives me the extra inspiration I need to help me. You go girl! Your gonna achieve it all, and live a long and healthy life 
Look out world.. here she comes.. the new RUBY! May all your wishes and dreams in life come true for you. Your so blessed also, to have such great and wonderful friends. Thank you for sharing your journay with the rest of the world. God Bless you and give you strength to carry on each and everyday for the rest of your life.
You are my inspiration
All the way from Nova Scotia, Canada
February 5th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Hi Ruby, Iam also overdweight .Ialso have diabetes
Ido know what a struggle it is to lose weight . I also know that with gods help we can do it. Ipray for you to be sucessful in your journey . Hope you’ll pray for me. Ilove your show keep up the good work you are an inspiration to everyone out there. We are all in the same boat we need to help each other along the way. looking forward to your new shows, i’ve watched all the others 3 or 4 times already. bye for now.
February 5th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Hey Ruby!
I think you are such a wonderful person and such an inspiration. I love your show you are such a down to earth person. I wish you well in all of your endeavors. You have inspired me to work out once again. Love you.
February 5th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Hey Ruby!
Love your show. You are such a wonderful person and such an inspiration. I wish you well in all of your endeavors. You have inspired me to work out again. Love you.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Ruby I watch your show on Tue.nights.You have giving alot of people the help they need to stay on track. I hope my little note will help you over a little bump in the road . I am from Halifax Nova Scotia Canada. My email address is jkgbc5@hotmail.com if you get a change to repaly please feel free GOOD LUCK and all the best. Your Truely liz
February 12th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Hey Ruby I watch your show any time i get a chance. Thank god for on demand from comcast with two toddlers and a new born i rarely ever catch you on the style network. I have to tell you that you are such an inspiration to us all and i hope you suceed with all your hopes and dreams. You deserve it. I grew up in summerville ga and i remember in the eighth grade we visited savannah, it is the most beautiful place on earth soon we are coming back for vacation and i hope i can see you walking around and hug your neck to tell you what an inspiration youve been.
March 1st, 2009 at 1:22 am
OH Ruby…you just can’t imagine the good that you are doing for everyone..I am a fluffy one too,,and like millions, can’t find any nice clothes.It’s the same problem in CANADA.I jumped up into the air when I watched the show about your designing team…You and your friends hit it BANG ON…the flowered patterns…strippes..OMG..you have now waken up the designers ..THANK YOU FOR THAT. I am rooting for you ..HUGS FROM ONTARIO CANADA..XOXOXO
March 2nd, 2009 at 3:41 am
When will your new shows start?
March 4th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Hi Ruby, I just think you are a sweet lovely lady.
You are so beautiful inside and out. I hope life gives you all you want and more. I enjoy your show. You are a doll. Good luck from N.W. Canada.
March 8th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
The older I get the harder it gets to lose weight.I’ll be 50 soon and I have health issues because of my weight. It helps to share my weight loss struggle with other people like me.You give me hope that losing weight is possible. You are an inspiration. Thanks!
March 8th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Hi Ruby! Keep up the good work! You inspire all of us ! Thanks!
March 16th, 2009 at 8:28 am
Ruby, I have watched your show several times, though not consistently. Tonight I watched the episode where you learned you’d lost 104 lbs. CONGRATS ON YOUR DETERMINATION, PERSERVERANCE, OPENNESS AND LOVE OF SELF. In September, I started my journey determined to get healthy for me–No diets,No fads, No quick fixes. I weighed 285 pounds. I was diagnosed as hypertensive in October. I refused meds, seriously changed my eating habits and became more focused on my walking program. As of this writing I am at 250.5 lbs. Though it seems hard at times, I realize that losing weight naturally is the way to go. Also, I am finally facing the old memories of abuse, and slowing forgiving those who abused me throughout my life — mostly men. Most of my childhood memories are nonexistent, but I believe they will return to me as I too am victorious over this weight problem. I praying for your continued success and total emotional healig. YOU GO, GIRL!!!!!!
May 15th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
RUBY, I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT I LOVE YOU.I WATCHED EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOUR EPISODES AND WILL CONTINUE WHEN THE NEW ONE COME.I AM STRUGGLING WITH MY WEIGHT.I AM 269LBS.I HAVE DISTANCED MYSELF FROM SOME OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS BECAUSE I CAN’T HAVE ONE CONVERSATION WITH OUT MY STEP MOM CALLING ME FAT.WHY DO PEOPLE HAVE TO BE SO STUPID?MY BOYFRIEND SAYS THAT HE LIKES ME LIKE THIS. I GET UPSET BECAUSE HE ISN’T THE ONE THAT HAS TO CARRY THIS WEIGHT AROUND OR HEAR FAMILY MEMBERS CALL HIM FAT.I AM SO UNHAPPY BUT WHEN I WATCH YOUR SHOW; IT GIVES ME HOPE AND LET’S ME KNOW THAT NOT EVERYONE ARE IDIOTS.ALSO I HAD A DOCTOR THAT I WOULD GO TO AND SHE EVEN HAD THE NERVE TO SAY THAT I WAS FAT NOT THAT I WAS OVERWEIGHT BUT THAT I WAS FAT.PEOPLE ACT LIKE I DON’T KNOW THAT. I WAS SO PROUD OF YOU WHEN YOU LOST WEIGHT.I JUST HAVE TO SET MY MIND TO LOSING WEIGHT, FIND ME A GOOD SUPPORT GROUP AND MOTIVATION.I TELL MYSELF LIFE IS ALREADY SHORT AS IT IS AND BY ME CARRYING THIS WEIGHT IT IS MAKING IT EVEN SHORTER. CAN’T WAIT UNTIL JULY TO SEE YOUR NEXT EPISODES.
May 29th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Ruby,
I need you to get fatter. If you gain an additional thousand pounds, I will offer a lifetime donut sponsorship. You are truly beautiful on the inside. Let’s work on the outside. Join me….
July 5th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Dear Ruby,
I’m seeing you for the first time on TV, & your amazeing story. I know your getting thousands of “E-mails,” but I just had to add mine. You are truely beautiful, just like you are. I see the shinning angel within your. Oh your quite the look’r outside too. So do this, in your own pace, for yourself. I too am a BIG person too. I was at my largest point 570 pounds+. I’ve always been “heavy” & have paid the price for it all my life. I’m watching you right now, & missing your Dad as you do, there are a lot a guys that will love you just the way you are.. I’m one of those guys. So just know where out here pulling for you on those days that pass like a 100 mle per hour train, & those that seem like time stands still. SMILE more Ruby girl, seeing tears breaks our hearts. MIKE Oh, my 330 just crash’z me
July 5th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
Dear Ruby,
You must be the stongest person on this planet. I know what you are going through after losing your Dad. I lost mine 19 years ago and it still hurts everyday. On top of that loss my husband was killed in the line of duty 2 years ago. My weight dropped because I would not eat. When after a year, and I came out of my shock, my weight skyrocketed. I am really having trouble getting it off now, and you my dear one are my inspiration. I wish you all the luck in the world, you deserve it.
July 13th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
I HOPE YOU THE BEST OF LUCK
July 13th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME
July 14th, 2009 at 12:13 am
GOODNITE AND GOD BLESSYOU AND YOUR BESTFRIENDS
July 19th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
RUBY IS AN INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US, NOT ONLY THE ONES THAT HAVE TO LOSE WEIGHT. SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON BOTH ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. I IMAGINE SHE WOULD BE A WONDERFUL FRIEND TO ALL. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, RUBY, I KNOW IT IS HARD BUT EVERYONE IS PULLING FOR YOU. GOD BLESS AND KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEART. HE WON’T LET YOU DOWN.
July 20th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
RUBY, I HAVE BEEN WATCHING YOUR SHOW. YOU HAVE INSPIRED ME TO TRY AND LOSE WT. I AM AT 192 NOW. I HAVE BEEN VERY DEPRESSED. BUT AFTER WATCHING YOUR SHOW TONIGHT. I HAVE MADE UP MY MIND TO TRY HARDER.I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST, I KNOW YOU WILL REACH YOUR GOAL. KEEP THE FAITH, DON’T GIVE UP. GOD BLESS YOU. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS.
July 27th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Ruby,
You are a true inspiration. I think you’re beautiful inside and out. I’ll keep saying a little prayer for you. Keep up the hard work by having lots of fun.
My husband and I were in Savannah last March. After watching you on the Old Town Trolley, I wish you were our tour guide. I never laughed so hard.
August 10th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
hey ruby
i’m a 51 year old woman i have been overweight all my life but the past 13 years i have been 350 pounds. the past year i have lost 95 pounds. we have only resently got to where we could see your show. sometimes i have trouble sticking to my diet. i am hopeing that you could help by emailing me back. maybe we can help each other. i don’t really know why it took me so long to even really try. keep up the good work. please write
September 3rd, 2009 at 7:53 pm
Hey,
Ruby you’re soooooooooooo awsome! Im a teenager and I like to watch your show. Even though you’re higher in weight, your are very funny, smart, and cheerful. I luv ur nephew and room mates! I think you are a great role model to anyone!!! I want to talk to you so email me at my username. I also want to talk to your room mates too so write back>
Bye Bye
September 5th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
I think your beautiful!
September 6th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
HI RUBY,
THE FIRST THING I’D LIKE TO SAY IS “YOU” ARE SOOOOO SPECIAL! WHAT A WONDERFUL PERSONALITY YOU HAVE! I’VE WATCHED YOU FAITHFULLY EACH WEEK AND REALLY ADMIRED YOUR DETERMINATION IN DOING YOUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY WITHOUT HAVING SURGERY. YOU ARE SUCH AND INSPIRATION TO OTHERS. I HAD THE ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY THE END OF FEBRUARY 2008 AND I’VE LOST FROM 282 TO 140 POUNDS. I WAS ABOUT TO BUST OUT OF SIZE 22-24 AND NOW I AM IN SIZE 8-10. MY LIFE HAS CHANGED IN SO MANY WAYS FOR THE BETTER. YOU WERE TALKING ON YOUR SEASON FINALE ABOUT KEEPING ON KEEPING ON NO MATTER WHAT – PLEASEEEEEEEEE CONTINUE TO DO THAT! TAKE YOUR OWN ADVICE!!! I KNOW THE ROAD HAS BEEN HARD BUT YOU HAVE SO MANY PEOPLE THAT BELIEVE YOU WILL DO IT AND THAT ARE REALLY PRAYING FOR YOU. I AM ONE OF THEM! YOU HAVE TO FEEL SO MUCH BETTER ALREADY IN SO MANY WAYS TOO! I’M SURE YOU CAN DO THINGS NOW THAT YOU COULDN’T BEGIN TO EVEN DO WHEN YOU WERE HEAVIER. JUST WAIT UNTIL YOU “ARRIVE” AT YOUR GOAL. YOU WON’T BELIEVE THE DIFFERENCE IN HOW MUCH BETTER YOU WILL FEEL. JUST THINK HOW MUCH HEALTHIER YOU’RE GOING TO BE ALSO. I HARDLY EVER HAVE A DAY WHERE I FEEL BAD ANYMORE. I RARELY HURT OR FEEL DEPRESSED EITHER AND I USED TO HURT ALL OF THE TIME. I’VE BEEN MORE ACTIVE IN THE PAST YEAR THAN I’VE BEEN IN MANY YEARS. THE MORE THE WEIGHT CAME OFF – THE MORE MOVING I’VE DONE. I JUST CAN’T SIT STILL VERY LONG ANYMORE. BEFORE THE WEIGHT LOSS I WAS PRETTY MUCH A COUCH POTATO. “LIFE IS FOR THE LIVING – SO YOU KEEP ON LIVING GIRL”!!! I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOMETIME. I’M YOUR #1 FAN FROM BRUNSWICK AND NOT THAT FAR FROM YOU. BE SURE TO EMAIL ME IF YOU’RE EVER COMING THIS WAY AND HAVE THE TIME TO MEET. I’LL SHOW YOU SOME BEFORE AND AFTER PICS OF MYSELF THAT YOU WON’T BELIEVE. PEOPLE HARDLY RECOGNIZE ME ANYMORE. I’VE CHANGED MY LOOKS ALOT AS FAR AS THE CLOTHES THAT I WEAR, HAIRSTYLES, A MORE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR, ETC. I FEEL THE BEST I’VE FELT IN YEARS! GOD BLESS YOU RUBY AND I HAVE ALL THE CONFIDENCE IN THE WORLD THAT YOU WILL KEEP ON LOSING – YOU ARE A WINNER! ! !
September 10th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
your one of the bravest people i know !!!!!!!! keep your head up
September 10th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
your a great inspiration
September 11th, 2009 at 9:04 am
ruby u r amazing!! You have such a gentle heart!! I wish nothing but the best! Stay away from Denny he’s not good for u. Let Jeff know i think he’s hot, and you never know. I have sister who lives in Lexington, S.C. maybe we’ll run into each other sometime.
October 10th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Where is your new show? Right now I’m watching repeats. It is October 10, 2009. Where are the new shows.
October 13th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Hey Ruby where are you these days? has the network taken you off the air? we miss you and hope you are fine. love and miss you