http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:12:32 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software /archives/2008/05/02/074335.php#comment-771050 Gaia, I caught your episode and cannot believe that someone so beautiful(both inside and out) could have the doubts about yourself that were portrayed in the show.Your determination and drive to succeed in all your endavours is really inspirational, and I will take away from the show an "I can do it" attitude. Just wondering if you have been able to keep it all off and what you are doing to keep motivated at keeping it off. It looked like you really work your butt off in the gym, and rollerblading and changed your diet, how's it going? Any advice or tips you can give woudl be great. 771050@blogcritics.org Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:12:32 EST /archives/2008/05/02/074335.php#comment-770860 Gaia, you are a beautiful woman. As I watched the show I kept saying out loud "Jeez, she's gorgeous" (and I was by myself, lol!). You have the kind of face one just wants to stare at and watch as your expressions change. Really. I sometimes have the same thoughts you did and my husband constantly shakes his head at me and tells me how beautiful I am. Sometimes the mind can blind us. I wish you continued success with your life changes. 770860@blogcritics.org Fri, 7 Nov 2008 01:27:00 EST /archives/2008/05/02/074335.php#comment-733389 I could really relate. Gaia has been such an inspiration. I've tried every diet out there, but never really made the connection that I was going abut it all wrong. I was expecting that I'd feel good about myself after I lost the weight, but that never quite happened and I ate more to comfort myself. You helped me realize I needed to take the journey on the inside and deal with my emotions before I could take the journey on the outside. I did my research and bought "Body Esteem" from Amazon. So glad I did, it's really been helping me. Between you as an inspiration and my friends to support me I know I can deal with my emotional eating and finally love myself for who I am! Rock on girl! 733389@blogcritics.org Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:54:00 EDT /archives/2008/05/02/074335.php#comment-721886 Sylvia and Trina - it means a lot to me that you both found some inspiration in my episode. Thank you for watching and thank you for your comments! xoxoxox Gaia 721886@blogcritics.org Thu, 29 May 2008 13:40:35 EDT /archives/2008/05/02/074335.php#comment-721857 As I watched you on the show, I felt a very deep connection to what you were going through, Gaia. Being a "big boned" girl all my life, I have similar body image conflicts. But watching your dedication to the process of changing not only the outside, but the inside, has been truly inspirational. I just wanted you to know you are a beautiful person and your story really affected me. 721857@blogcritics.org Thu, 29 May 2008 10:58:19 EDT /archives/2008/05/02/074335.php#comment-720681 I saw this story and was so inspired. Especially because I'd seen Kabuki Guns perform before and it was awesome to see them on this show! I think Gaia is such an inspiration and I have been really struggling with my weight as well, I lose and then gain and it's very difficult because I don't really believe in myself. I absolutely loved the Gaia episode andit gave me so much inspiration. 720681@blogcritics.org Fri, 23 May 2008 20:24:50 EDT /archives/2008/05/02/074335.php#comment-719986 Thank you, Danielle! I was a vocal student at GMC - I didn't know I had achieved diva status but I will take it! Thanks for the compliments. I'm taking them as gifts. xoxox! 719986@blogcritics.org Wed, 21 May 2008 02:18:32 EDT /archives/2008/05/02/074335.php#comment-718087 If Gaia is a vocalist and was known as one of the GMCC divas then i kind of know her. I always though that she was beautiful, just the way she carried herself. Glad to see you are now happy and healthy! keep it up Gaia (even if your not who i think you are) 718087@blogcritics.org Thu, 15 May 2008 00:40:20 EDT