Ruby Gettinger: A 500-Pound Reality Star
A 500-pound woman will be the focus of a new Style Network reality show premiering this fall.
Ruby will follow Savannah, Georgia resident Ruby Gettinger over nine episodes, as she struggles to navigate through life and to lose weight.
Gettinger is a close friend of consulting executive producer Brittany Daniel, who said about her pal:
"Ruby really wants to inspire people. She's so entertaining and hysterical, so it's going to be an inspirational but also a really fun show."
Here's a video of Ruby:
May 22nd, 2008 6:15 PM
Ruby,
We can't wait to see your show. Wishing all the best for this new branch of your life. All our prayers to you. Love, Katrina
May 22nd, 2008 8:57 PM
As Oprah and Eckhart teach: Be in the Now. Just be/live one moment at a time--no yesterday's baggage and no need to stress over an unknown future. It' a mind game. I hope you win!
May 22nd, 2008 9:58 PM
Ruby,
You are Beautiful in every way. I hope you see what the rest of the world sees.
You inspire me.
When you come to La we will work out together.
Remember through all of this, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks it's ONLY what you think and feel. I will hold you in prayer and God will carry you close to his heart.
I love you,
Melissa
May 23rd, 2008 11:57 AM
I heard about this on the radio today and then looked Ruby up online. Amazing story. Good for Style network doing a reality show that is true to life. My wife is 60 pounds overweight and can't wait to see how Ruby does it so she can follow. Thanks again to Style and Ruby
May 24th, 2008 3:49 PM
I can relate to this show .I have been up and down in my weight. You are opening yourself up to all kinds of freaks. You are GREAT to do so for us all. I hope to watch you do this. Maybe I can start believing.
May 24th, 2008 3:57 PM
I am so excited the show is finally coming out. The first time I saw you was on Godtube.com and you inspired me. Then my friend found Rubysjourney.com we have been going back and forth waiting to see more of your transformation. You are in our prayers. We will be watching.
Chloe
May 24th, 2008 9:48 PM
I'm definitely gonna watch it! I'm already inspired by your courage! Maybe I can learn something from you. Maybe you can make me believe. Please stay in touch with me. I left my email on your website. God bless you
May 25th, 2008 2:57 PM
I heard about this show on the radio. I came home and surf the net. I found so much information on Ruby. I was able to see a clip. I can relate to Ruby. She is so beautiful! I can't wait to watch her transformation. If you are reading this Ruby. My family and I are rooting for you. Hopefully I can lose weight with you. Please let us know when this show will be on TV. The Richardson family
May 26th, 2008 10:31 AM
Ruby,
Thank you for your courage and your amazing personality! My family has struggled with so many of these issues throughout 3 generations - we already feel close in thought and spirit during the day to day challenges of life in a "parallel" dimension. We look forward to crossing bridges with you on this new adventure with the Style network - Good luck! The Hozey, Deal and Gladden cheering teams
May 26th, 2008 10:45 AM
I just watched the video and you have truly touched my heart! You made me laugh and you made me cry all in one sitting! You can do this! It is going to be very hard physically and emotionally. (I'm sure you know this already.) I would like to support you and watch your transformation! When will this be on TV? I'm just curious to know if this will be a weekly reality show? I wish you good luck on your journey. I can't wait to watch your progress!