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26 opinions for Style Network’s “Ruby” hits home with viewers

• connie
  Nov 14, 2008 at 5:22 pm

  I am so proud of this woman.
  She is so brave to show this to the world.
  She truly is an inspirtion and a beautiful woman.
  People will except alcoholism and drug addiction
  before the will believe that food addiction is a real problem for so many people.
  I love the show and i am behind Ruby all the way.
  You go girl
  Love yourself .

• Cheryl
  Nov 15, 2008 at 4:58 pm

  I have been seeing previews for Ruby for several days and just happened to be home this morning to see her show. She motivated me to get up and spend some time on the treadmill while watching her.
  I agree with Connie on the fact that society does not entertain the possibility that being overweight is not simply a matter of not being able to push yourself away from that piece of chocolate cake.
  I am looking forward to following her journeyn-I wish her well.

• Linda
  Nov 16, 2008 at 6:20 pm

  I just plain like Ruby! She is the kind of person anyone would like. The overweight just takes a little longer to see it.

  I will be watching. I weigh just under 300 lbs, and you can do my show next! I don’t have all the comforting friends, and such a good lifestyle, and I can’t walk as well. They found a good role model in her.

  Go For It!

• Kathleen
  Nov 16, 2008 at 8:11 pm

  I have enjoyed watching this beautiful woman tell her story of her struggle.
  I would love to have a friend or sister like her in my life
  I wish her a long and healthy life and for her to be able to live her dreams.
  Somebody named you right Ruby you are a gem!

• Cliff
  Nov 16, 2008 at 9:05 pm

  Ruby is the type of woman that all men look for but that most miss because that are blinded by the outer body. She has a heart of gold and all she has ever wanted was for some one to love her for who she is, not what they see. If she wants to ride a harley well by God id give her mine and ahe could ride it when ever she wanted. Shes a specal lady and from what I have seen she deserves to be happy. Ruby if you read this please contact me your angle.

• Traci Tengelitsch
  Nov 16, 2008 at 11:10 pm

  Hey Ruby… your’e an inspiration for a whole lot of people. I think that most overweight people are exactly like you on the inside, but because of how our society is, we have to put up this outer protective shell to defend ourselves and initially become someone we’re not. Oh, how I wish our world wasn’t so judgemental…it would make life a much better thing. I’ve struggled with my weight for a very long time and even at my thinnest the people who judged me for being overweight, just judge me for something else. I’ve gained weight back, but you have inspired me to do something about it. It’s time to stand up for ourselves and take back control of our lives. With you leading the way, I will follow.

• Sandy
  Nov 17, 2008 at 1:32 am

  Ruby,
  I hope you read this. I think that you are one of the most wanderfull people I would like to meet. There is so much going on in this world, that people can’t see past what we are suppose to be like. We are not all models and we all don’t wear size zero. I am friends with people that zero is to big to a sister that is around 500 pounds herself. What you are doing, is one wanderfull thing. I am so tired of everything on tv has to be perfect. We never see real people on there unless something wrong happens. I wish you all the luck in the world. I was watching your show when I came home from work and it was almost over, but I got to here you say the one thing that is the best start. I love myself. Your ex-boyfriend is really missing out. I have a friend who would love someone to share his life with. Again hes being judged by the outside. I think that this world needs a wake up call. I think the friends you have is a great thing to have in your life. I truely belive that you will do this and it will be done for you. You are in my prayers and in my heart. I hope that someday, I will have the wanderful gift of meeting you. You are a beatiful person with one of the greatest personalities I have ever seen. YOU CAN DO THIS RUBY. Just tell yourself that you no longer need the junk. And a little tip that helps me, I use a saucer when to eat. What is on that plate, is all I eat at each setting. And if I want a Dessert, I half to ask myself, do I really need that. If you want to talk please feel free to get in touch with me. I would love to be your friend.

• Kelly G
  Nov 18, 2008 at 1:22 pm

  Ruby,

  Hi my name is Kelly and I am a lot like you. I am 29 and weigh 345 standing at 5″6. I take 8 different pills a day and 11 a day total. I have panic attacks, high blood pressure, and low pottasium. My doctor says all of this is a direct result of my weight problem. I know how you fill like you I have always been heavy. I see and understand all of your daily stuggles. My heart goes out to you I think you are an amazing woman and brave for sharing your story with the world. I wish you all the luck in the world and hope you achieve your goal as much as I hope I achieve mine. Maybe 2009 will be our year with every new diet I start I have to find a new form of inspiration since the past one didn’t work and this time you are the one who inspires me. No pressure. ha ha No really good luck and I hope to see you do well and if I do I will let you know. Maybe we could be each others motivation. Well hope to see less of you in a good way. So wha tdo you say Ruby make 2009 the year of ruby. Kelly G

• stefani
  Nov 18, 2008 at 4:13 pm

  ruby- I thank you for sharing your struggle, with weight, for others to learn and draw hope. This problem is reaching terrifying numbers in our country. All ages, races, and genders. Never give up, if we don’t get up when we fall then we will always be down. I’ll be praying for you and your freinds to be healthy, loving support to you.

• Anita Aguirre
  Nov 20, 2008 at 1:03 pm

  Hello Ruby. This is the first time I have ever written a “celebrity”. I just wanted to tell you that I am going to support you in your journey..I will think of you daily and began my struggle to lose weigh too. In the past I have searched for a man who would appreciate my curves. There are so many singles groups that are for “chubby chasers”.But I was told I am too thin..LOL I am too fat to be thin and too thin to be fat. I wear an extra large top and a 12 bottom. I am only 5.2 and I weigh 180. I don’t eat much during the day..but at night I binge. I tried vomiting the other night but couldn’t do it…I am tired of people saying “you have such a pretty face..”

  anyways I just wnted to add myself to the list of well wishers…You go girl!

  Anita Aguirre

• Samantha
  Nov 20, 2008 at 3:17 pm

  Anita- Please do not resort to vomiting for anything unless it’s a natural reflex for your body. If you are having weight/image issues, please call the Natural Eating Disorder Hotline at 1-800-248-3285 if you need someone to discuss these things with.

  Feel confident about who you are, inside and out. Do not bother with dating groups, and do not feel that your self-worth is justified by being in a relationship with another person. Only YOU can do that for yourself.

• Tammy
  Nov 21, 2008 at 6:45 pm

  Aloha Ruby,

  I wanted to let you know that you have motivated me to get up and get active. I applaud you for addressing all your problems, because the weight believe it or not is the least of your problems. I know you can loose it and more so work out the emotional and mental kinks :) You will one day be on Oprah & all the other shows. You are truely one of a kind, a gentle, honest, genuine beauty. Your attitude and outlook on life will take you much farther in life than your looks. God Bless you and you have many friends in Hawaii. When you loose the weight come and hang loose w/ the hawaiians and show us some of that great southern hospitality & well share plenty of aloha w/ you!

  Mahalo

• nursemabe
  Nov 23, 2008 at 6:54 pm

  Ruby, you are true to your name - a real
  jewel!
  I love your smooth and patient voice coupled with the realization that you must succeed this time to save your life.
  I look forward to watching each episode. I hurt for you when those people were so rude at the beach. I hope this helps people to see how hurtful their words/actions can be to others.

• Samantha
  Nov 24, 2008 at 9:39 am

  I’m so glad people are stopping by to send great thoughts to Ruby. She’s a real sweetheart, and while I’m sure being on TV isn’t easy, she does it with grace.

• Michael
  Nov 24, 2008 at 4:23 pm

  Ruby, I am in the Army been in for almost 10 years and have been struggling to make weight the whole time, I am 40pounds over the Army standard. I run everyday to to maintain the weight I am at now. I just can’t seem to lose any at all. If I wasn’t in the Army running and evxercising all the time I would be twice as big as I am now. I been overseas fighting this war and if I don’t make weight the are going to discharge me for my weight. I been told I am an excellent Soldier and great NCO, but the weight has to go or I have to go. I try real hard but I love food, and I just can’t seem to stick to the healthy foods. Then when I eat, I run and run, until i can’t, and feel so bad because I know I have to lose it not just for me but my family because the Army is how I support my family. I just caught your show Sunday night, not being able to sleep I was flipping through the channels and just happened to stop on your show. I watched you show back to back. I think you are amazing, and you two friends are just as amazing. I will continue to watch your show and will be praying for you. As for that @ss in the orange cap making fun of you on the beach, your ex should have stomped him in the ground, people have no idea how hard it is to do what you are doing, just keep it up, always for yourself, you’ll find that one special one that will love you for you. Again I will be praying for you.

  Very Respectfully,

  Michael

• Kathleen
  Nov 25, 2008 at 9:49 am

  Isn’t that torture watching your friends eat pizza! Why go your favorite pizza parlor just to see everyone else indulge? I guess it makes good TV If I had been there I would have had to order a salad to eat with Ruby to show support.

• Lori
  Nov 25, 2008 at 6:06 pm

  You go girl! I have been in the same situation with a man as Ruby was with Denny… It ain’t nothing nice, and it will bring you down. Way to walk away from him girl!! Took me along time to walk away from my Rico, but we are better people because of it!!

• Rosa
  Nov 28, 2008 at 10:26 am

  Hello Ruby,
  I wanted to say congratulations on your success on losing the weight that you have lost so far. You are a beautiful women inside and out. You are so lucky to have good friends that are there for your support.
  You are an inspiration to all of us women and never give up on your dreams.
  Good luck and can’t wait for the next episode of “Ruby”.
  God Bless!!!

• Peggy Jo Mason
  Nov 28, 2008 at 10:47 pm

  Hello Ruby:

  I watch your show and really think that you are a brave and beautiful person. Be encouraged, and keep up the good work. I am one of your biggest fans and I an cheering for your success. GOD bless you.

• Jennifer
  Dec 1, 2008 at 12:00 am

  Go Ruby! Keep up the good work and willpower you know you have. You are such an inspiration!!!!!

• Joan B.W.
  Dec 10, 2008 at 11:41 pm

  Ruby,

  You have created quite a stir. You keep going strong. I’m proud of you and praying for your continued success. Remember “girls night out”? what a blast.

  Hope to see you soon,
  Joan

• frank white
  Dec 16, 2008 at 12:07 am

  Hey Ruby, I’m glad you decided to change the way you think which is the most important thing to do in the process. The mind controls the body so training the brain to respond under normal circumstances provides temptation but the heart controls the mind. Stay true to your commitment and give” results”, not “excuses”,,..

• lucy
  Dec 24, 2008 at 9:25 pm

  ruby you are a super person and i know your will finish this jornery successfully. ruby don’t ever give up continue to explore and find out everything you can so you succeed. all my wishes for your jornery.

• Audrey
  Dec 28, 2008 at 7:58 am

  Miss Ruby, how exciting to watch your show, I have them all recorded, and I won’t miss a thing that way for sure, I too am fighting my darkside of fat, I am close to 230, I need to get into the Ruby mode, your in this because God is using you to help people over wieght become skinny, your going to incurage us to our goal, your a roll modle, super modle, your beautiful, inside and out, thats what we see, your God has you on a mission, dont you see your own ministry coming out of this? WE do, God is blessing you, keep it up, cant wait to see you in the months to come, I got to be careful, your going to pass me up, like I said, you are putting a ruby in all of us, a jewel that can not be replaced, your destiony is right in frount of you, what God put you here for, to help men and women over wieght to find value in ones self again, hope, thank you ruby,,,,love, love, love you
  Your sister in Christ.

• Denise
  Dec 30, 2008 at 11:56 am

  My daughter and I love watching Ruby’s show. She is such an inspiration to us all.

• Cheryl Richardson
  Jan 5, 2009 at 1:29 am

  Ruby is an inspiration for anyone going “through the fire”! There are so many of us exactly like Ruby! I thoroughly enjoy this program which I watch with my daughter who also has weight issues. Like Ruby, she is a beautiful and wonderful person who is intelligent and loving. I would like to suggest that you continue this series. It is wonderful!

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