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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Monday, July 06, 2009 - 6:39 am
Sia, I have to echo what has already been said. I put myself into famine mode a few years ago. I was eating btn 700-800 calories a day and went for about 6 mnths without losing a single pound. To make it worse I was logging about 100 miles a month of running and hiking. NOT ONE SINGLE POUND!!!! After changing doctors to one who didn't hint that I was lying about my food intake. (I had a 3 inch binder and had logged every calorie and every minute of exercise - I had really lost it), she put me on a diet which gradually increased my calorie count to 1200-1400 and the weight started dropping off. I lost 25 pounds in 4 months. Eating was so counter-intuitive to me at that point but I am a believer in the famine metabolism now. ETA Just FYI, the program my doc put me on was Lean for Life (Lindora). I never purchased any prepackaged food and found it really inexpensive to follow the food plan.
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Auntleanie
Member
05-11-2009
| Monday, July 06, 2009 - 5:27 pm
Another loss for Ruby................................................... Ruby Gettinger- Hi ya'll, thk U fr the bottom of my heart 4 all Ur sweet emails about my Lucy. I lost my baby Lulu Wed, June 10th at 7:45pm we were kissing & looking at ea other than she die...
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Marameko
Member
07-15-2002
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 9:34 am
Question of the day: Should Ruby have "dumped/fired" Reese ?
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 9:57 am
I think Reese was shown as quite controlling last season and again this season. Some of her "team" seem to be more invested in their own agendas rather than what is best for Ruby. Not sure about the doctor and maybe she should get more opinions there, but I do know that if you have bad knees (diagnosed ones) it really does alter what you can do in working out. I noticed when I WAS working out where there were various machines that people with bad knees were more comfortable on an ellipitical, while people with bad hips werr not comfy with the elliptical. I got so I was going fairly fast and using the highest incline on the tread and loved the elliptical. Never liked the bikes much for my knees, upright or recumbant I couldn't really tell how they were working core muscles.. I think Ruby, and most of us, need some motivation, so firing Reese and the gym should still mean she seeks out other motivation and guidance. And of course keep up with the dieting and movement because as your weight drops you then can do more in the gym. There are people with much training in adapted fitness, I'm sure some are in Savannah. Anyway I hope she can work with people who could come together and work for her rather than fighting to be "the solution" or "right".
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 9:01 pm
When you have bad knees is when you absolutely have to work them out with strength/wt machines and the recumbent bike (some don't go all the way around like a bicycle.) You have to strengthen the muscle around the knee and there will be less pain. I'm sorry to see Ruby quit the gym...not a good sign. I haven't watched this week, so I'll have to see why. I did see in the preview that her management team was having a meeting. Rissa, where might I find more information on the Lindora Lean Diet? I saw it mentioned on a program where a woman lost a lot of weight.
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 3:51 am
Cricket, the book (the main one anyway) is called: Lean for life and the author is Cynthia Stamper Graff. I will say that I do think most diets work if you follow them properly so it's not that I think Lindora is some miracle prgram. It was just very easy to follow the logic, inexpensive to stick to the food plan and you see results immediately which is motivating in itself. Basically it tells you to never eat one food type on it's own. Every snack, every meal should consist of protein, carbs and fibre. So no-no to having an orange... instead have half an orange and some almonds. It recommends a higher protein intake then what you might be eating now but not like atkins where you can enjoy steak/butter three times a day. Lean chicken, fish, etc.... low fat proteins in other words. Oh, they have a website: LEAN FOR LIFE I haven't looked around it yet, don't know how much information it contains though. I haven't seen this week's show either but I remember when Ruby gathered her team last season and I would have been cringing in a corner in her place. Good on her for having the strength to make them all confront each other.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 11:27 am
What happened in the show was that Ruby's doctor wasn't happy with the way her gym work was progressing.. she felt it was hurting her knees and that the trainer was wanting to bulk her up. The doctor didn't think all the walking on the treadmill was good for her knees. He asked Ruby to meet with a "guru from New York" who was in town and she met with the guy and he wanted her to try a recumbent bike. They also set her up with a device where she could pedal at home and she was seen using that at home. When she talked to Reese and the rather testy female trainer at the gym, they went ballistic.. there was a meeting with them and the doctor and Ruby where the two of them shouted down the doctor and Ruby, saying things like she was "their" client and how dare anyone question them (not those words). It was as uncomfortable as the big meeting last season where I wondered how many of them simply want Ruby to succeed, no matter what, and how many want to stay in front of the camera and get fame for self or be able to claim that they caused success.. Ruby said she was just not wanting to go to they gym (presumably because she felt the weren't listening to what she wanted, because it was hurting her knees and I'd think because they didn't seem to be respecting her.) She was grateful for the year with them, but... they were pissed. But I also hope she does get on some program with someone she does trust... it is so hard to self motivate at home.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 5:22 am
I really enjoyed Ruby last season. I felt she was so charming and natural. I don't know, but this season, I am not as charmed for some reason. I did not find all her little euphemism all that endearing.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 8:41 am
Annie, I'm having the same problem. This season she's sort of getting on my nerves. For one thing, the whining is driving me nuts. Either she's doing a lot more of it this season or I'm just over it. I would still like to follow her progress with her weight so I will continue to watch the show.
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Marameko
Member
07-15-2002
| Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 9:55 am
I thought the whining was just me ! She seems like a such a sweet person that I tended to over look the whining. I am wondering if the room mate Jeff has an interest in Ruby ? He is a little babe.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 3:31 pm
He is a cutie but they are just friends. Ruby is such a sweet lady, that's why I almost hate to complain about the whining.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 8:38 pm
It can be annoying, but I still like her.. and especially hope she continues to succeed in obtaining her goals. I was impressed with her ability to ad lib (assuming it wasn't rehearsed, of course) She definitely belongs in a job with lots of people contact.
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Auntleanie
Member
05-11-2009
| Friday, July 24, 2009 - 5:39 am
I have known Ruby for years.The way she is on tv is the way she is in real life.It comes across as whining but that's the way she talks.I have seen her struggle with her weight for years.Three of my nieces will be on her show this year.They all went rafting and had a great time. Oh Yeah,Watch Ruby today on Oprah!!
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Frogichik
Member
06-11-2002
| Friday, July 24, 2009 - 10:24 am
AWWWW I wish I knew she would be on Oprah, I would have tivo'ed it Auntleanie, you can tell Ruby is really genuine and such a sweetheart. I am sooo glad she got rid of that trainer, he was awful. She should do a lot more swimming. Also Denny is right, boxing is by far the best exercise.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, July 25, 2009 - 3:24 pm
It was a rerun.. hopefully she'll be on again when she's lost even more weight.
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Icu2
Member
08-09-2007
| Saturday, July 25, 2009 - 3:28 pm
I was/am routing for Ruby too, but I agree. The whining on the last episode was driving me insane. I am so glad you all mentioned it because I thought it was just me. Auntleanie, Ruby does come across as a sweetheart. That's what makes people want to route for her on her journey. She's inspiring! That may be "how she talks", but in my opinion it came across a little whiney in the last episode. I've never noticed it before. However, I'm still on "Team Ruby" and I hope she can reach all of the goals that she's set forth. I did get a chance to see the rerun of her on Oprah. I thought she did GREAT!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, July 26, 2009 - 10:33 am
I watched the Oprah rerun today.. Ruby did great and I do hope Oprah will do a follow up in time.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, July 26, 2009 - 11:26 am
I think what irrates me about the euphenisms and mispronuciations is that it just perpetuates the stereotype that southern people are ignorant.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, July 26, 2009 - 6:20 pm
Sure but that's all it is.. stereotype.. Liked the new show, the new trainers look very promising and YAY for Ruby inching below 350 lb for the first time in adult life!!!
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Auntleanie
Member
05-11-2009
| Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - 8:59 pm
Watch 'RUBY' Sunday night/August 2nd on the STYLE NETWORK another 1hr special! "RUBY" is going through a huge mental transformation. Click here 4 a preview: http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/shows/ruby/index.jsp
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Auntleanie
Member
05-11-2009
| Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 8:00 am
Hey guys,Be sure and watch Ruby Sunday Aug.16th.Three of my nieces Chris,Danna and Toni will be on.They had fun doing it and so excited about being on.Now ya'll we talk southern so be kind.lol
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 11:32 am
I record every episode.. I like the new trainers very much!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 12:17 pm
I'm a southern girl. I just don't whine. I like Ruby so much more when she doesn't whine either. I love the new trainers! They like to mix it up so Ruby doesn't get bored (unlike the last trainer) and you can tell they really care about helping her.
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 11:44 am
The whining has bothered me since Day One. It's just how she talks. Her voice goes up at the end and makes it sound like a whine. I sure wish she could get a vocal coach to help her with that. I'm 3 episodes behind (have to be in right mood to handle the whine and still want to see the show) but Aunt Leanie, I'll watch for your nieces.
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 3:26 pm
It's not just Ruby with that southern way of speaking, either. Many of her friends, especially the girls, seem to talk in that way of having the voice rise really high at the end of a sentence.
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