Faith Heart Magazine : When I read your story and watched several videos on YouTube , I felt your passion to live a healthier life and inspire others . Describe your daily exercise routine to FHM readers who are seeking to lose weight . How has your daily routine changed your life ?
Ruby Gettinger : I am no longer working out with anyone . Right now , my workouts are mostly walking on my treadmill with my music , or Zumba at home or different classes in town or out of town ! I love Zumba !!!! I no longer look at it as a weight-loss journey or diet . I look at it as a lifestyle change . I try very hard not to go after the quick fixes . I ’ ve done that too many times . Once I think I ’ ve learned not to do it , there I go again believing or buying into the next quick fix ! I refuse to do this any longer . I ’ ve had trainers and nutritionist tell me losing weight is 80 percent of what we eat and 20 percent exercise . My advice to myself and y ’ all is to eat healthy , walk , ride your bike , find something you love to do . Moving your body isn ’ t just for losing weight . It helps your blood flow , keeps your joints from stiffness or swelling ; it helps with stress . Most importantly stay away from sugar , artificial sugars , starches and bad carbs . I believe if we do we will win !!!
Faith Heart Magazine : You ’ ve hosted various retreats and conferences over the past few years , including a three-day retreat this past June and a one-day conference in October , both in Atlanta . We understand more will follow , perhaps in other parts of the country . Tell FHM readers the purpose of these events . What happens at the events ? Why are these events so dear to your heart ?
Ruby Gettinger : The purpose of any of my events is for people to take the time to renew their soul , mind , and body ! " Anyone can count the seeds in an apple , but only God can count the number of apples in a seed " AMEN . I believe God has implanted in us a survivor kit , the perseverance to get through any obstacles that get in our way to our God-given destiny ! This will be a time to renew and Start over and never give up ! I am so excited . I love seeing all my friends from my other retreats or events and meeting new people . The best way for anyone who is interested to learn about future “ Ruby events ” is to follow me on social media - there , you will always get the “ latest ” news and update on my events and everything else that is happening .
Ruby a la ’ Carte !
The latest “ Ruby Conference ” allowed guests to pick and choose which sessions they wanted to attend . This helped guests make choices that would fit their schedule and their budget . ‘ Ruby a la ’ Carte ’ included “ The Main Event ” where I spoke several times during the day ( along with Georgia , Jeff , and Jim , my friends from the television show AND in " real life "), plus I had an artist on stage with me encouraging guests to tap into their creativity ( instead of reaching in the refrigerator !), and we had a fabulous singer who performed a couple of times during the day . Some guests came just for “ The Main Event ” and others stayed for “ Deeper Still ,” a more intimate setting where I take it to a deeper spiritual level and audience participates in sharing their deepest issues while myself and other guests encourage them as they face their issues and determine to make changes in their life .
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