Very disappointed :(

Boring, long, and too preachy.

Instead, you get a movie that's enjoyable enough, but leaves you feeling like it could have been much, much more.

How wonderful it is to see this fine actress carry a film and carry it so beautifully.

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.

Since I started watching Ruby my life has changed.I thank God that Ruby has the want and the will power to come forward for all of us at home on our journeys!!I joined Overeaters Anoymous and have now lost 26 pounds!! 3.5 pounds last week!! I am so happy Ruby came to TV she started the weight journey trend. Ruby keep it up and always know you have a huge support system out here and you are NEVER alone!! I love you!! and Ill be praying all season for a huge success!! Good luck!!Watch Ruby she will change your life!

For those wanting facts, figures, statistics and advice, this isn't really the show for you. If you are wanting a show that focuses on the psychological cause of a persons obesity, again this isn't the show for you. There are elements of those things in 'Ruby' but they are not the purpose of the show.The reason that i love the show, and that it has been such a help to me, is that it just follows the everyday life of a lovely woman on her weightloss journey.So many of the things that are minor issues on weightloss shows are actually major issues in the life of obese people, and this programme shows that. Accessing building, sitting on the sidelines while your friend take part in activities, standing in waiting rooms because the seats are too small etc etc. The show allows us to celebrate each small struggle and victory along with Ruby. Buying her first pair of jeans is very emotional to watch.We are all used to seeing people fighting, and winning the weightloss battle. With Ruby, the empathy factor is huuge, because her experiences are our experiences. When she struggles for so long and then overcomes, we feel that we can overcome.It is rare in the it shows that concerns and experiences of the family, friends and professionals who go along on the journey with her.

Just a question, as we have seen so many variations of secondary stories, oddities, aberrations and health issues.In some instances, reality TV can work; i.e. the Health Channel has episodes where they review nutrition and weight loss issues, and physicians recommend certain regimes for the patient. Also, shows like "Sell This House" may be productive, as they help the audience.Then the flip side. "Real Housewives" (from wherever); "The Swan" and other trash TV which capitalizes on the weaknesses (and petty cruelties) of others.Frankly, this show seems to weigh in as the latter (pun intended). While Ruby may indeed be genuinely attempting to lose weight and take control of her life, as well as (in this evenings episode) recreate a relationship with her former boyfriend (who is stipulating she must lose several 100 lbs before he gives a relationship with her a chance). The fact that her obesity is a ticking time bomb is cheerfully ignored, while she gets a pedicure (Rather offensive).The show basically insults its object (Ruby) as well as the audience. While it pretends to be constructive, it basically puts her issues into the middle of a circus, no medical facts or helpful advice is proffered, and this degenerates into another 7th grader lunchroom mentality show. Skip it.