Ruby

I admit, being a hard-core junkie reality TV fan, I watched the first two seasons of this show on Netflix over the weekend. And while I love an underdog-beating-the-odds story as much as anyone else, by the time I was done watching, this woman really got on my nerves!

I do not look to take anything away from a woman who has taken control of an ugly addiction in her life. Ruby really made positive changes, has terrific friends (not to mention hot roommate Jeff), and has a creative mind that helps her to overcome plateaus and challenges.

Still. The incessant WHINING. Ruby's voice constantly sing-songs its way through every complaint, every triumph, and just about every turn that her life holds. RUBY.. if you are reading this, go back and watch your reruns. This is a serious flaw that can be fixed with a little effort.

That, and her annoying habit of using euphemisms, rather than just telling it like it is. "I'm so HACKY." "What the HELICOPTER." "I'm going to the Christmas doctor." Really? A grown woman who can't say the word 'gynecologist'? Seriously? The immaturity of the language is unnerving at times. She often made me want to shake her, and tell her that she makes the average 12 year old look more mature than her.

All in all, I can't give it an all bad review, as the people in Ruby's life are intelligent, entertaining, and have engaging personalities. The next time I have nothing to do on a weekend, and when more free seasons are available on Netflix, I'd probably give it a go.

I love the Ruby show. It's the only show on television that tells the truth about weight and addiction. My mother is very overweight and I am the opposite. I starve myself not to be like her until I started watching Ruby. Ruby has helped me and my mom come together and fight our addictions. I want to say that no one knows how hard it is to be someone like Ruby, myself or my mom unless you experience it first hand. Ruby allows us to watch her fail, battle and win. Fighting an addiction isn't always successful like other shows and commercials try to portray. She is very real. I had a life-changing moment watching her show last season! I love Ruby I love her show, she is fighting very hard and so am I. My mom and I went on vacation for a week and my mother ate just like I did and gained over 20 pounds. I felt so bad for my mother. It isn't fair for people like my mom and Ruby. I know people that had the surgery and than lost it and gained it all back, there is so much of addiction then any of us realize. Watching Ruby will change your life. Ruby is hilarious, real, intriguing and beautiful! The most important thing about Ruby is she spills out her soul. Watch Ruby I promise it will change you!

A delightful reality show with heart felt commentary. Ruby has a personality that pulls you in and you are on her journey. The show focuses on a woman's perspective of being obese. Ruby, in her Southern Savannah style, smiles, jokes and cries her way into self discovery.

Ruby Gettinger enjoys life. She is not ashamed of her weight,which is refreshing. Most reality TV shows stars seem to be victims. Their drama stems from the victim's plight to remain a victim. Ruby is not a victim. Ruby just smiles. Yes, she has issues, but she seems to meet them head on. A refreshing change in television.

The photography on the show is wonderful. The shots of Savannah are captivating. Makes me want to live there!

"Ruby" is a reality show. Reality for Ruby means not only losing the weight, but also trying to find out the truth of obesity and what it means in her life. There is so much to teach about this disease. The Biggest Looser is instant gratification TV. Several of those contestants gain the weight back once they no longer have the 24 hour support from trainers and nutritionists. If you had compassion, you would see that the contestants are put through hell and mentally beat down to lose weight. Obesity is a symptom of abuse. Those contestants have beat themselves up mentally their entire lives and suffer more abuse from trainers just to make a TV show for your viewing pleasure.

Ruby is undergoing intense psychotherapy while learning how to exercise and cook for herself. She is not at camp 24 hours a day sheltered from society. Ruby does not get her meals, trainers, or counselors for free. She is living her life in the real world, teaching herself and others to not be afraid of change and to face their biggest fears. She has more courage and strength than anyone I know. Ruby is inspiring people to face their addictions. What could be more inspiring than that? I hope I have inspired you to learn something about addiction and obesity. You may even learn a little empathy and compassion along the way.

Ruby is an inspiration to all who are addicted to food. She has a very strong will, and it is not easy today to battle, but she finds strength. I thank her for sharing her progress with us. She has come a long way despite losing her father and her dog. It just breaks my heart. These sets backs can make anyone give up but she still tries to make progress. I have learned from her that not every diet is right for everyone. Also she is very brave for sharing her emotions, and how they do have an effect on us losing the battle. I give her so much credit for coming this far. I like the way she takes control over her own life, because every exercise is not right for everyone either. I wish her luck and hope to see her again this season. God bless you Ruby and keep the faith. Love you and want you to win the battle.