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Losing It on TV

Ruby Gettinger, a Sunday school teacher in Georgia who weighed 700 pounds, battles her obesity — and leans on God — on national television.

Interview by Rose Pacatte | posted 11/14/2008 09:10AM

Ruby Gettinger, a 30-something Sunday school teacher in Savannah, Georgia, who has battled obesity since childhood, received a death sentence from her doctor when she reached 700 pounds. But now she is ...

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Dr.Tapolyai, Mihály

Posted: November 21, 2008 2:36 AM

It is unusual for me in Eastern Europe to see a human being so fat. I cannot understand if a Christian cannot moderate in anything, eating, drinking etc. which are otherwise natural if we use them and not misuse them."Self-control" is the fruit of Spirit, (Gal.5,23)— But according my personal experience, all the fat people in th concentration camp and prison with work all prisoners could keep their normal human shape. Go to a mission there and eat and drink the same, you will see it. You he would be so slim and elegant without any sophisticated procedure.

Cassandra

Posted: November 20, 2008 12:42 PM


I think Ruby is beautiful. Thanks for the honesty. I will be praying.

Liza	Posted: November 17, 2008 8:00 AM


Good Luck Ruby!!!! I'll pray for you. Liza in Cincinnati

Christian Brother

Posted: November 15, 2008 3:49 PM


Ruby, may the Lord bless your efforts to be a good steward of your body and health. I have no doubt that many are praying for your success.

uncle Jim Bates NYC

Posted: November 15, 2008 8:20 AM


As a person who has just lost 110 lbs and working on the next 60. My age is 64 I am happy for Ruby's desire to lose wight, and I will pray that the same God that heals the blind and makes the deaf hear will be the number one source for the strength needed for Ruby's weight loss.

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