The Style Network has launched a new reality show, Ruby.

The focus is a woman, Ruby, from Savannah, GA who estimates her weight at 500 pounds. The Ruby Show will follow her journey to lose weight. We'll be following her progress at Kimkins and cheering her on.

The first episode premiered this week. There's some heart tugging moments like when she says her underwear costing $30 per pair because of the extra fabric needed. Or the bricks placed under her bed so it doesn't collapse. She visits friends and can't fit into the chairs at the kitchen table so she eats alone on the couch. One of her personal goals is to eventually fit in her bathtub.

During the episode her thin friend visits from out of town and takes her on a less-junk food grocery shopping trip. Ruby also met with a doctor who told her she would die if she didn't lose weight. She began a diet and told her friends she could already feel the negative personality change coming on (probably food remorse).

See the premiere episode here at the Style Network. Check your listings for day and time in your area.

 

 

• A 300 pound woman must walk 6,125 miles to burn her 612,500 calorie excess fat stores. 300-125*3500/100 based on average calories burned per mile at 300 lbs and a goal weight of 125 lbs.

• 23.5 is the percentage by which muscle is denser than fat.

• A 300 pound woman must walk 26 miles to burn 1 pound of fat.

• An American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study showed women given meals that were 25% smaller in volume consumed 231 fewer calories per day, but didn't feel any hungrier. We eat with our eyes -- beware.

• People eat an average of 115 more calories each weekend day than during the week.

Virtually all of us have absorbed at least some toxins from pollution, pesticides and household cleansers which can weaken the immune system. A weakened body doesn't lose weight as efficiently!

Researchers at the Amitabha Medical Center have found just 5 grams of pectin supplements a day is enough to flush almost 70% of the heavy metals out of most people's bodies within a few months.

Different studies show that pectin attaches itself to cancer cells preventing up to 95% of them from turning into mature tumors! Research suggests 14 grams of pectin daily may prevent some established tumors from spreading.

As an added bonus, pectin supplements provide fiber for low carb weight loss programs like Kimkins.

"After 40, you become less efficient at metabolizing fat.  As a woman's hormones decline, there is also a redistribution of existing body fat, so you'll tend to look like an apple instead of a pear.  It's a battle of the fruits! 

You can fix this with vitamin I:  intensity.  If you already walk, add some hills and some speed.  Crank up the resistance on the bike or the elliptical trainer.  Do not be afraid to sweat.  Wet is where it's at."

A unique salad for the Thanksgiving table or anytime. Refreshing, colorful and aromatic with the zing of fresh ginger. Top with drained tuna or diced chicken for a complete light lunch!  Whole frozen green beans also work well.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 2 cup green beans, cut in 2" lengths
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 8 cups mixed baby salad greens
  

Blanche green beans by immersing in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and run with cold water. Drain again and set aside.

Whisk together vinegar, mustard, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper. Taste, adjust seasonings. Arrange green beans over salad greens, top with fresh tomatoes and drizzle with dressing.

Toss gently and serve! Top with tuna or diced chicken for a complete light lunch.

Nutrition Info (per serving)
Calories: 45
Carbs: 9 grams
Protein: 3 grams
Fat: 0 grams