Feed Your Faith and Your Fears Will Starve to Death
Fri., Nov. 20, 2009 4:15 PM PST by Ruby Gettinger
My show is now premiering in AUSTRALIA on Tuesdays @ 8:20p! Georgia and I were there for the launch. I fell in love with Australia; the people were so nice! It was beautiful. I loved all of it. I met many amazing people—went on a pirate ship and learned to sail and be a pirate, hung out with the koalas and kangaroos (there is a story there), went to Bondi Beach and walked the cliffs...I was definitely an outdoorsy girl and made lifelong friends! Click here and here to see pics from the trip! :0)
The BEST thing about Australia? I accomplished the biggest feat of my life, and you all will get to watch that miracle that happen to me. I am so hacky to tell ya'll that you will be going to Australia with me, because we filmed the entire trip. YAY!
I am in L.A. until November 26 shooting an episode for the third season, and during the holidays I will be writing you all back.
You can't hit a home run unless you step up to the plate. You can't catch fish unless you put your line in the water. You can't reach your goals if you don't try.
Please keep fighting with me and trust me when I tell you it is worth trying to beat your addiction and reach for your dreams! Yes, we are worth it! Yes, we have what it takes to cross over! Yes, we can do it!
Y'all are inspiring me! I am so proud of every one of you for fighting with me and making changes. YOU, my friends, are AMAZING to me. Many of us are fighting some kind of BEAST, and for the first time in our lives we are WINNING!
Here are answers to some of your questions:
YES! The first and second seasons of Ruby are still airing on Style. For showtimes, click here and then click on the Show Information tab.
YES! You can download seasons one and two on iTunes! Click here! Or you can buy the DVD from season one here.
YES! Y'all have heard correctly: I am filming for season three right now, and all the episodes will be one hour long! YAY! I so hacky y'all are hacky wacky! LOL! Season three is scheduled to start February 14.
Now watch this:
I am fighting harder than ever right now. I am going to the root of the problem—which means I am having to battle with myself. Fighting yourself is the hardest thing you will ever do. Anyone out there who is suffering from an addiction knows what I am talking about. There is a saying about how recovering drug addicts and alcoholics never have to take the tiger out of the cage. For the food addict, we have to take our tiger out of the cage and hold him by the tail three times a day (if we eat three meals a day). And this is what can make our problem with food more complicated than problems with alcohol or drugs. We have to deal with our "drug" every day. It is harder than helicopter, but not impossible! WE will make our IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE!
I am traveling down memory lane trying to find my memories. I will do whatever it takes to find them, and you will see what I mean by that soon. Please be patient with me, because I am filming my life and opening doors I have never dared to open. I want to make sure y'all get the truth, because I believe the truth will set us all free!
I am doing book signings and speaking at different places. Yes, I have received many of YOUR emails and I would love to come speak at your church, youth group, Bible study, women's conference. Please email Mary Sloan or call her at 864-525-9424 for those requests. For all other requests, please call (310-550-4214) or email Iris Grossman.
I am getting a lot of emails asking how I lost a lot of my weight. Please click here and watch my video message to y'all and I will tell you. Going cold turkey for six months on Ourlife Fresh, I learned variations of healthy food and portion size.
I love Vemma! I started taking vitamins. Thank God for Vemma, because now I am able to get all the nutrients my body needs. I will not talk about it unless I believe in it. My truth is the most important part of this journey! And everything I tell you will be the truth. I never realized most of our cravings come from our bodies craving nutrients that we do not get. Please email J Morrison to hear more about how our bodies are not actually craving food but nutrients. Your palate will be changed by Ourlife and your eyes will be opened by Vemma!
MY TRAINERS ARE INCREDIBLE! Drew and Shazi will give you your first workout with them for free! If you live in Savannah, y'all need to try them out—they are amazing! If y'all are just visiting you need to try them out. They are making me enjoy exercise! Y'all have to dance with Shazi! It is so much fun! I also love boxing with the two of them. Go to their Web site if you want to schedule a session or ask them questions about fitness. I highly recommend it. Seriously, go ask them anything about fitness!
"The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but where the stand in times of challenge and controversy."—Martin Luther King Jr.
Please be patient with me during this part of my journey and keep me in your prayers and thoughts!!
Hopefully I will be in YOUR town soon! (If you want to see me, call Barnes & Noble or visit HarperCollins.com, and please email Brianne at Harper Collins.) There will be filming at my book signings. If you would like to share your stories, feel free to do so! We are all on this journey together!
Ruby's Diary is my heart! I tell my whole story, from how this all began to where I am now. I talk about a recurring nightmare I had as a child. I had one memory during the death of my daddy. My diary is my soul. I talk about weight, life, death, God, friends, relationships, purpose, destiny...I pray it will help you find the strength it gave me to keep fighting on and NEVER GIVE UP!
For more updates and videos, please visit mystyle's Ruby site. You can Twitter me @RubysJourney, and stop by my Facebook page!
xoxo,
Ruby
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Now loading...DIANE MARLEAU Fri, Nov 20, 2009, 11:25 PM
1. DEAR RUBY I LOVE YOUR SHOW I AM ABOUT LB OVER >BUT I JUST LOVE WATCH YOU AND YOUR FRINDS>KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BE SAFE LIVE A LONG LIFE.
Amy Sat, Nov 21, 2009, 6:37 AM
2. you are truly an inspiration. I have lost my weight twice but in drastic measures and promptly gained it back. I am currently on this journey with you and can't thank you enough!
Davi Sat, Nov 21, 2009, 9:12 AM
3. I would do anything to spend one day with you. Counting the days to watch you.
Maryhelen Thompson Sat, Nov 21, 2009, 9:22 AM
4. Hey Ruby!!!!!Thanks for all the updates......can't wait for the new season......keep on keeping on?
Tammy Andrews Sat, Nov 21, 2009, 9:31 AM
5. you are transforming into a beautiful butterfly
tammy Andrews Sat, Nov 21, 2009, 9:33 AM
6. you are transforming into a beautiful butterfly
Melissa Sat, Nov 21, 2009, 2:32 PM
7. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Thank you for your courage. Thank you for willingly letting God use you. God is using you more than you know, but don't let that intimidate you! You really are such an inspiration. I need to change my eating habits, but I'm just not "there" yet. I don't believe in myself * yet. I hope I will someday. You help give me hope. Keep living your life to the fullest! I've heard it's more fun that way! ** May God richly bless you, even more than He already has!I find it ironic that the page is advertising "Godiva's New Baked Desserts * The 2009 Holiday Gift Collection". =P
Sallie Sat, Nov 21, 2009, 9:06 PM
8. I think it's absolutely horrible that you're using the MySTyle Netowork's website to shill for some crappy vitaamin company. Its a breech of trust.
Steve Sun, Nov 22, 2009, 4:13 AM
9. Ruby, please ignore idiots that write stupid comments. Keep spreading your news to us. Your changing me and so many others. I am praying for you.
John G Sun, Nov 22, 2009, 8:26 AM
10. I just read your article and am SO happy you are coming back in February, I cannot wait!
Jessica Sun, Nov 22, 2009, 8:28 AM
11. Ruby, you've lost so much weight, you are looking I N C R E D I B L E!!!!! Have you found your memories yet? Cant wait for season 3, hurry up Feb!!
cindy lewis Sun, Nov 22, 2009, 8:29 AM
12. Thanks for linking this on your twitter, happy to know your coming back. Please keep us posted. Love you!
Sarah Robinson Sun, Nov 22, 2009, 8:31 AM
13. RUBY DO U HAVE AN EMAIL????
sammy Sun, Nov 22, 2009, 8:49 AM
14. Thanks for linking this from Twitter. You look amazing and what you are doing is amazing! Thank you, Ruby, for helping me change my life!
Carol Sun, Nov 22, 2009, 8:50 AM
15. Thank you TWITTER!!!!
Drew Hill Sun, Nov 22, 2009, 9:00 AM
16. Thank you for your inspiration. You truly are one-of-a-kind. Please keep us updated. Anxious for the new season to come, and curious about your memories. What can you tell me?
Julia Parker Sun, Nov 22, 2009, 9:04 AM
17. I have missed you. You used to twitter all of the time, but now I see you have been so busy. I understand completely. Thank you for doing all of this because you keep us all going. But dont be too busy to talk to us! I love you so much! Keep it up girl.
beth Sun, Nov 22, 2009, 9:06 AM
18. ruby i am so happy to hear u will be back in feb, but where r u now? there r re-runs of everything, but u. let us know when u will be on. any other special appearances to come?
Karen Altman Sun, Nov 22, 2009, 10:20 AM
19. Ruby,I happened upon your show by accident last year and now I am hooked. Can't wait for the new season. Your are doing an amazing job of losing your weight. I wish I had the willpower and stamina to do what you've done. You are beautiful inside and out and wish that someday I could meet you.Keep your spirits up and keep smiling that fabulous smile!!
LeAnne Sun, Nov 22, 2009, 1:29 PM
20. Because of you I got help for my drug addiction. Ruby I faced my beast! You are beautiful inside and out! Thank you for helping me. I can't wait until Feb.
Meg Sun, Nov 22, 2009, 9:45 PM
21. Ruby you are making a difference in my daughters life. She is losing weight and coming out of her shell because of you. Thank you
Mykey Hess Mon, Nov 23, 2009, 2:35 AM
22. Ruby, you are so AMAZING!! I am so proud of you and what you have accomplished on your journey, I have watched my mother struggle up and down for years and I found myself following the same path. Many say it is easy for a man to lose the weight but its not, its the same struggle. You have become my inspiration to change the current path I am on. I have watched you from the beginning of your show and will continue to watch!
rita Mon, Nov 23, 2009, 6:51 AM
23. I enjoyed your slide show of Australia. I am overwhelmed by your transformation. I do not suffer from wt issues. My issue is low self esteem and watching you has empowered me. I love you Ruby
Wendi Mon, Nov 23, 2009, 8:02 AM
24. Will you come to South Africa? We love you Ruby
Aunt Trina Mon, Nov 23, 2009, 8:40 AM
25. Ruby, I just wanted to tell you again how much I enjoyed our visit at PD's house in October. I would like to come back to Savannah and spend another afternoon with you, Georgia and Brandon.Aunt Trina
Mark Mon, Nov 23, 2009, 10:17 AM
26. Why has Style taken Ruby off? I need my Ruby fix!
SamanthaD Mon, Nov 23, 2009, 10:40 AM
27. Ruby * I absolutely love your ***** and enjoy watching your show so much. Its amazing, me and my daughter (who is almost 18) love watching your show together. We are basically ideal weight but you are such a inspiration. I am excited about your new book. Let me know if you are planning any book signings in Savannah. The last time my daughter and I went to the mall we sat on the bench in the center of the mall and one of us said ** what if Ruby walked by. We both agreed would go CRAZY. Keep up the hard work. I pray that you accomplish all your dreams.
J Dixon Mon, Nov 23, 2009, 3:52 PM
28. RubyI have lost 30 pounds this year because you have inspired me so much! You are a ray of GA sunshine!I missed you in Little River SC and was so upset. When might you be here again?Love you! Kiss Kiss
Cassidy Mon, Nov 23, 2009, 11:07 PM
29. Ruby you are soo beautiful You shine so bright and although I may not battle the same beast I am so encouraged each time I watch you! Thank you for telling your story!
Bong Mon, Nov 23, 2009, 11:09 PM
30. Im watchng you on Oprah in South Africa you are great keep going gal oyu realy inspire me, keep it up!
Tara Mon, Nov 23, 2009, 11:18 PM
31. you are an inspiration to many people. We are outside because we are fat here. I wish I was invisible when I'm out in public. Ruby your our last hope if you do not do this I know we can't. please show me you can
Sue White Mon, Nov 23, 2009, 11:22 PM
32. G'day!! I love your attitude. Your incredible drive and attitude is beautiful, just like you. I watched your ex-boyfriend come see you on his motorcycle and my first thought was, "Wow he's hot!! Go girl!" but then to ...hear him say he loved you but couldn't stay with you because of the weight, just made me realise that you are better off without him. Congratulations on your success
Kristen Hammon Mon, Nov 23, 2009, 11:26 PM
33. I'm going to buy your book tomorrow....I have been wanting it for so long and need to get it!!! I read part of the 1st chapter and I am amazed by how much you make me feel that I am not alone in fighting this beast!!! I was reading a sample of your book and there was a section that talked about how a friend emailed you... the lyrics to Miley Cyrus' song, The Climb.I see why you can relate. THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME FEEL THAT I'M NOT ALONE!THANKS RUBY
Becky Mon, Nov 23, 2009, 11:31 PM
34. Ruby, I have watched your journey faithfully and you are truly an inspiration to me! I struggle due to health issues and just watching your show makes me smile and brings me such joy! I believe something really bad happen to you as a child. I hope when you find out what it will not kill your spirit. Your spirit is changing many. We love you for you!!!!
David Waters Mon, Nov 23, 2009, 11:44 PM
35. You give hope to so many Ruby. I do not suffer from weight issues. I sent you a private email. I would like to take you out for one night. I have lots of money. Please check your email tonight. I will fly to Savannah because I know your my other half. David
Abby Mon, Nov 23, 2009, 11:47 PM
36. Your my gift from God
Bill Carmack Tue, Nov 24, 2009, 5:37 AM
37. Great work Ruby. Keep it up!Let me hear from you so I can plug you on my site.
Bonnie Tue, Nov 24, 2009, 7:12 AM
38. Ruby keep up the good work your my hero....i cant wait for the new shows i know your doing great keep it up.....we love u....
Maureen Murawski Tue, Nov 24, 2009, 10:13 AM
39. Hey Ruby,I've been watching you whenever I see you are on. Let me say that you are a beautiful person inside
beverly hutchens Tue, Nov 24, 2009, 10:55 AM
40. OMG....One hour long episodes I LOVE IT.....can't wait.......I miss watching you ruby ...you inspired me soooo much........come back soooooon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fran from Denver Tue, Nov 24, 2009, 10:56 AM
41. Hey Ruby! You are SUCH a beautiful person! Congratulations on your weight loss, and continued success to you with your inner healing. I know God will help you through your journey! * * Take care~ looking forward to next season!
Bren Tue, Nov 24, 2009, 11:12 AM
42. Ruby, I watched the show where you are discouraged after increasing activity at camp and you gained a pound. Your "supporters" seem so dumbfounded! Is no one there educated in exercise physiology? Increased activity can increase total muscle mass which weighs more than fat. Then, the increased muscle ends up burning more fat even when the body is at rest! It is possible that you increased your muscle mass at camp...measuring your weight alone is not enough information. I suppose this makes for better TV but is at the expense of your emotional health. The numbers on the scale can be useful over time, but do not tell the whole story. Please keep in mind when weighing, that changes over longer periods of time are more important. Muscle mass versus percent body fat will be much more important to you especially as you continue to lower weight. I wish you the best of health for your body, your mind, and emotional spirit! You are proof of the triumph of spirit with perseverence!
Maureen Tue, Nov 24, 2009, 11:58 AM
43. I only started watching a few months ago. Ruby, you inspired me to joing a water aerobics class and to start moving again. My daughter bought your book for me for my birthday in Oct. I am 68 and you have inspired me. I was worried about you after seeing the episodes about your lack of memory during your childhood. I am hoping you got the answers you needed to move on with your charted path.You are truly a beautiful person, inside and out and I wish much success and hapiness for you.I am so glad there is going to be a season three. It was like I had just met you and just as we were becoming friends, you went away.All the best to you and your friends and family. Will look for you in February.Hugs,Maureen
David Staiano Tue, Nov 24, 2009, 12:51 PM
44. Hello Ruby.......I just want to say that I am not battling your demon however I am so moved by you and what you represent........Kindness. You definitely deserve to beat this and I do pray that continue on the right path. You are looking beautiful and I can't wait to see you again in February. I wish you joy and lots and lots of happiness, but above all.....I wish you LOVE. Take care Ruby David
Kay Tue, Nov 24, 2009, 7:27 PM
45. You have changed my life. I love you
ashley Tue, Nov 24, 2009, 7:30 PM
46. please answer my email you are my last hope
Debbie Wed, Nov 25, 2009, 2:52 AM
47. Hi Ruby,I have just started to watch your show here in Australia. Keep up the good work..would love to have met youYou are an inspiration to all of us with the weight problem.Debbie
Timothy Wed, Nov 25, 2009, 9:20 PM
48. Thank you for inspiring people my wife loves you and I do too. thanks!
Waite Thu, Nov 26, 2009, 11:09 AM
49. "happy thanksgiving Ruby... are ya coming back on tv soon? we miss you!"
Patti Thu, Nov 26, 2009, 11:11 AM
50. Ruby everyday I wake up to see if you have written anything on Twitter or Face book and thank God you did today. I needed to read that. Ruby you are so right it is not worth that one moment of pleasure.