OVERWEIGHT? OUT OF SHAPE? ROLLER SKATE? YES!!!!
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- @dirtydeborahharry shows you how to gets you prepped to roller skate even if you are over-weight and out of shape. Your support of this channel is greatly appreciated - If you find value in this content, you can Venmo @dirtydeborahharry to donate any amount to help this channel grow.
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You are an angel!!❤ Thank you so much for your inspiration!! I'm 52 years old and 50 pounds overweight and have a late-in-life child who is 9. She wanted roller skates for Christmas so I took her to the rink to see how she would do before I bought her a pair. I have only skated a handful of times since I was a kid and I haven't skated in over 15 years so I was pretty wobbly myself. My little one could not keep her feet under her at all and we got her a skate mate and I tried teaching her the best I could when I really didn't know what I was doing either. We started watching your videos and I got her and myself our own skates and we've been practicing every day on the kitchen floor. Halfway through the second time at the rink she quit using the mate and was skating on her own. I'm so proud her and perseverance. When I was a child I didn't know anything about adjusting the wheels or the trucks and I struggled all the time with my skates that just didn't perform very well. Now that I know, I can adjust my wheels and trucks and my daughters too!!😁 like I said we practice every day on the kitchen floor and we found a local basketball court yesterday to practice some more. My body is sore but it is so worth it to have something so much fun to do with my little one. I have 2 adult children also...My daughter's friend has started skating with us and my son's girlfriend has started skating with us so now I just need to get my two big kids out there with us🥰🤩❤
We are not far from you and plan to go to the Fountain Valley Skate Center soon. We really hope to see you there🤩
I hope that you and your little one are still skating!
I’m turning 50 next month and I’m loving these videos which I often share with friends 😀
@@veronicacole8085 Yes!! We are still skating and loving it ❤
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Dear Deborah, some people are good at something and can teach that. But a real teacher has empathy. This is making the difference. And you are a very, very good teacher. Thank you for your good work.
Awww Patricia thank you so much for this comment. I think sometimes empathy is thought of as a weakness but I can't escape it. I appreciate beginners so much and want them to find joy in skating.
@@Dirtydeborahharry i agree. Your energy takes me back, I could see you when you were young having fun skating because you still have that passion🤗
@@Dirtydeborahharry no you’ve got the right balance. Your def very assertive
At 225 lbs, I just started skating again after a 38 YEAR break. I get out there, have a blast and pretend I still weigh 125 and I’m only 12 years old.
I’m thinking of starting skating again at age 56 so thanks foe sharing! 🙂
@@jacquelinecellian8939 go for it! There's no age limit to having fun!
me too!
@@jacquelinecellian8939 Me too!
Yesssss!
Just out here crying being so moved by Dirty's words. Ive only had maybe 20days of skating practice and Im so happy with the progress of my plus size body. We can do anything we set our minds to!
yes, isn't she just the best instructor?? Yes!!!
Good job sweetie I'm trying to get there as well I have a bad ankle so here comes the physical therapy because I'm to determined to jump back in lol
I got emotional watching this too! Made loads of excuses to not skate in the past, but I'm going to order myself some next pay day and just have a go at least 😀
My skates arrived so it's just about getting started still waiting on physical therapy for the ankle.domt want to injure it more!
I love her so muchhh
I'm 370lbs and started skating again a few days ago. I spent a decent amount of time in the rink as a teenager but I was really scared I wouldn't be able to do it anymore because of my size. I'm still having trouble getting up when I fall and this was so extremely helpful. I'm so excited to keep learning and advancing.
Omg what kind of skates do you have and where did you get them? I’m 300+ but I only see weight limits for 200 or 250.
@@PS-kv9vb I have the sure grip fame skates. I ordered them from a small business in LA but you can find them most anywhere. I changed the wheels to the moxi gummy wheels and they've been great. I don't know what the actual weight limit on them is but I've been using them for a couple months now without an issue. I wouldn't suggest jumping on them but just rolling around and simple tricks have been great.
I'm wanting to learn to help lose weight, currently am 223 lbs. Last time i skated i was only 91 lbs aged 12. Right now i'm just trying to get around my apartment on my skates - still terrifying though
Wow that’s great well done. How are going now?
@@colz5203 I broke my elbow and lost progress while healing but my skates are still going strong.
Roller skating is the most fun exercise, can’t change my mind.
I like inline skating better.
@@dean3789 yikes
Inline is fun. I love exploring the different types of skating.
@@Dirtydeborahharry i guess I’m just better at regular and stick with that.
@@nicholaswalsh9697 I'm gonna play devil's advocate and say how do you know roller skating is the "normal" way and not inline
I’ve been practicing in my front garden and people stare. Do I embarrass myself? God yes. Do I care? Hell NO LMAO I love it!! Thank you for the confidence🥰
Me too! People think me skating to the elementary school is an opportunity to tell me their skating injury horror stories! I love to fall in front of them and just get right back up. It shocks them 😭
Idk if it helps, but I am in the same boat. I bought pink roller skates and park my 160lb ass down on them for the whole townsfolk to see^^ But if it´s fun, it´s fun. Greets from Germany^^
I try my best not to ever stare at people but usually when I do I'm thinking "wow! You're awesome! Keep doing that work, you got this" but I'm too far away or in a car so can't actually say it
Its nice hearing deb's words at the end. Theres a lot of tik toks I watch with a lot of skinny people skating, but I don't see a lot of plus size people skating. I feel encouraged by her words.
Search the hashtag #fatskatelove 😊
When i started i was 50 lbs over weight and out of shape. I used to skate 5 times a week for fun and for exercise. It wasn't until I started strength training and stretching consistently that my skating really took off. Quads, glutes, inner thigh strength as well as hip and back flexibility are key!
Did you actually loose weight? Genuinely asking.
@@RoxyReyes from skaing alone, no i did not. It is a great way to be active and relieve stress, but i did not start to lose weight and see significant changes in my body until i began strenght training. I was pretty intimated by the gym at first, but i started small (5lb weights max) and made the commitment and progressed from there. The strength training also helped my skating tremendously and i was able to progress so much quicker! So long story short, skating got me accustomed to being active and open to exercise, but commitment to strength training is what really got my ass in shape 💪
Don't let anyone steal your joy, some people wish they had the courage to skate but don't so they try to tear you down. Great message today Dirty, one that everyone needs to hear.
WORD!
I stopped being a musician because of judgement and discouragement from others. It’s not worth it! If you want to skate but you let other people shut you down, you’ll die inside a little every time you think about it. Don’t listen it the haters. They’re wrong.
As RuPaul likes to say..." whatever people think about me is none of my business"
You do you and don't worry about everyone else. If they have a problem with it it's their problem not yours❤
OMGness Dirty I work in health care & I tell ppl this all the time. As we get older we need to practice daily getting up off the floor. I can't begin to tell you how many times EMT's get called just to help someone get up off the floor.☹☹☹
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I totally agree. Every morning I do SIMPLE stretches and I get on the floor and off the floor. It is so true that as we age, we MUST practice this.
You are so right! I’m a Paramedic and lift assists for the general public are so much more frequent then they used to be. I’m 65 and returned to skating after at least 45-50 years. One thing is for sure, lol, the first time that I fell at the rink, I had help getting up, but after a few more falls I was like, there won’t always be someone around to help, so I learned real quick how to master the art of getting back up on my own. I was 250 lbs when I started and have lost about 15.
@@siobhandeguerin9221 When I told a friend of mine I was getting skates, the first thing she said was to take somebody with me if I go skate, or to let people know where I am. At fjrst, I was like....why?? Then realized if I'm down at the tennis courts or whatever, and I fall or get hurt, I might not be able to get up or back home.
@@karenmccabe2167 Your friend is absolutely correct! If you take a tumble or are injured and no one is around that can be problem or delay any medical attention you may need. If you do go alone and no one knows where you went that can also pose a problem. Definitely let one or more friends or family know your whereabouts if you do chose to go alone and have them check in with you intermittently to make sure you are ok and if not they can always come to your location and make sure you are ok! Lol better yet have your friend go with you.
@@karenmccabe2167 that used to concern me too but now I just make sure to have my phone ON me at all times. In places where it's actually cold in winter, it's easy to have on a hoodie with a pocket. But in the summer I always have my phone close to me in a belt bag or a fanny bag. I actually did fall on my tailbone once when I was alone and my family was far away! Thankfully I was able to get up on my own... after I crawled to the grass to recover for a minute. LOL. Also some nice people asked if I was ok. Yeah... I only hurt my pride... and the tailbone took 2 weeks to recover. LMBO
I'm 71, over weight and out of shape. I really want to start roller skating again. It's been 43 years so I'm ready and scared. Thanks for teaching this I leaned a lot from you. I will be doing a lot of exercise and changing my eating habits.. Thank you so much for your encouragement...
I’m 34, 330 lbs and I get my big ass out there and even do the speed round! My love has been there since I was a kid and I’m gonna do it until I can’t no more!
Do you have any reccomendations on skates for us bigger women? Im around the same weight but im brand new to skating and havent chosen a pair of skates yet. I dont want to spend money only to break the plate lol
@@endtimestruthrevelation1407 I'm thinking the same thing. I want to get some good ones that I wont end up hurting myself in.
@@endtimestruthrevelation1407 idk if u ever found out but I'm 330 pounds and moxie boots have proven sturdy and strong after skating every Friday for 6+ months. Highly rec for larger skaters
I'm 260 pounds and when I started a few months ago I could hardly stand up. I'm still 260 pounds but now I can skate for a good solid half hour and I'm learning how to go backwards now! It's slow progress but who cares, I'm loving it and loving not being injured by trying things too fast lol. My legs are also looking TONED!!! :) Getting up without a fence was the biggest thing so far, I get into a crouch position, one foot flat and planted and use my back leg toe stop to push up from the ground. It took some experimenting but I totally agree that you can find an alternate method of getting up that works for your muscles.
Your videos have been so wonderful and helpful to me! I love the skate community, I've never felt I couldn't skate with all the awesome fat skaters showing off and the genuine encouragement to be found here.
Awesome! This is the inspiration I need!
💕💕💕😊 love it! Way to go
Okay! Good to hear! I can only do about 10 min and have to sit down. I mean, no way am I going to stop, but it's great to hear your improvement! Thanks you!!! I'm going to keep going!!!
When I started skating it was so hard I would drop to my hands and knees panting, covered in sweat, and I couldn't get up for ages cos I was so tired and worn out. But what people don't realise is that if you build the muscle to skate by practising, you are making your walking safer cos you're less likely to fall. I started walking differently a while after I started skating, and during lockdown I got so out of shape I tripped over recently, and that's something we should all avoid. I believe skating can help overweight people be safer on the streets.
Dirty Deb, when you teared up, I actually teared up because I GENUINELY felt what you were feeling! My sisters and I skate all the time, and we get nice comments, dirty looks, and all of the above so I understand what you meant when you said that THEY want to do what we are doing and because they don't have the courage to do so, they want to make us feel bad about having fun! Thank you so much for this video! You are a REAL one Deb! Love ya!
I started tearing up too! Dirty is right! She is gotdamn right!!
You have such a beautiful heart! Thank you so much for this. Not only am I over weight, but I am also 53! I was afraid I was too old and my family just stared at me with shock when I said I was getting myself skates for Christmas. But, I was determined, and I am shocked at how fun and exhilarating it is! This is awesome!
As someone who has always let their weight stop them from doing a lot in life, I’m glad I finally started skating because although I suck right now, I feel so happy 🥺💜
Honestly I really needed this video thank you so much 💜💜💜
Hope you're still skating🥳
I am sharing the heck out of this one Dirty! Skating is for EVERY BODY. Emphasis on that. To quote my mom "It feels like flying or like I'm soaring" and that experience I think should be available to everyone.
i never knew she knew how to walk on shoes!!! good stuff. shes kind of inspirational, and mildly abrasive... not a boring teacher!!! :) that touching end really was quite nice to see how passionate she is!!!
hahahaha! Thank you so much for this comment. I did laugh when you wrote "mildly abrasive"! I agree with that assessment.
I just started skating this week at age 50+. Age is another factor that stops some folks from trying something new, but not this old gal. LOL. Thank you Deborah for being so inspirational and motivational. You rock and I could not/would not have embarked on this journey without you.
Wow good for you, hope you are enjoying it!
I’m 50 and plus size… I recently returned to skating. Going to a beginners class on Friday to give myself a bit more help.
I couldn't hold back my tears it's so true, and realistic, I live in France, I just turned 40 and I had the funny idea of rollerblading, I wasn't sure I wanted to do it until 'until I came across these videos, I did my 3rd session and I am improving very quickly, I will try in my garage to continue my learning, thank you for everything Deborah you are the best I thought it was impossible until 'to what I see your videos, chin up !!! me walking headlong when I train I think that first..chin up ... two words that weigh heavily .... thank you for everything I hope to be able to follow the class room from France !!! thank you for this video I cried I would have loved to be near you I felt this rage to live as we are no matter what people say or think ... if they are laughing it is because they did not have the chin up notch and go straight ahead !! this video helped me even more than the practical advice! i love you from France !! sorry for my english i used google translation 🤣🤣 😍😍😘😘😘❤❤❤❤ big kisses from France
❤❤❤ I appreciate this so much.
The ending was beautiful. I was crying and actually hearing these words validates myself. I was so worried about being humiliated if I fell. I had to literally say to myself stop worrying about but falling and being embarrassed just relax and I advanced so well the first time in the rink people were sitting down watching me. That feeling of freedom, excitement and accomplishment was worth it. To anyone doubting yourself give it a try and don’t be too hard on yourself. With practice you will learn. I was so afraid of falling that I wasn’t enjoying myself. I not only did NOT fall I learned a few techniques once I let go of the doubt. Good luck to all beginner skaters, we’re in this together ♥️.
I needed this video so much. I just tried skating again this weekend after a 30+ year hiatus, and a random guy at the rink was TOTALLY rude/discouraging. I almost left but thought to myself “f that guy!” and kept going. Today I found your channel and have binge watched about 15 videos tonight. THANK YOU for your encouragement, your humor, your empathy, your desire to help people, and your uncle. Seriously, you have just ensured I will keep going, in spite of obstacles or falling (but now I know how to prepare for that, too). I love you. 💕
Awwww Cheverly... welcome to the world of skating. I strongly suspect this will be a lifelong journey for you. Random guy has no idea what he has awakened in you. Have fun my skater friend.
..Preach on it... I feel you D. DO you. Your "almost" tears were tears of passion. I absolutely GET IT!!!!
I appreciate that. THank you for watching.
@@Dirtydeborahharry Can you speak on cushions and how it affects adjusting your skates?
I shared this to my kids, they don’t think bad about their body’s, but get laughed at by kids who only look at their screens. This is a very important message for many people, thanks ! Love to watch your video’s ! ❤
This is the video my heart needed! Been waiting for it since you announced it. So emotional after watching it but it feels like I have someone in my corner! Thabk you so much Dirty Deb ❤Let's Skate!
GO TYLA GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Always in your corner xoxoxo Dirty.
You are amazing. Thank you for your encouragement. Kind of like riding a bike (not). 57, overweight, but determined.
I relearned bike riding and roller skating this year and relearning skating is a lot harder than relearning a bike for me.😆 But both are so much fun and worth it!
Aww this was so good to hear, my mom scoffed at me and made fun of me when I said I was going to learn to skate. I decided this time I’m going to prove her wrong, and thanks to a lot of your videos and practice I’m actually doing pretty good :)
Moms can be funny like that ... I think perhaps imagining themselves and reacting to that. You know what you are capable of. Take this journey as a lifelong adventure. This is something you do for you!
Just tried skating as an adult this past weekend and loved it!! I weigh 280lbs (started at 360 before deciding to get healthy). Falling hurt pretty bad and getting up was hard, but I did it! I’m going to try and go every week!
Keep up the good work! 🥺 I’m waiting for my skates to arrive to also lose weight. I’m 135 and my goal is at least loss 20-35lbs 🙏🏻
@@jinriepark7868 thank you! I got my own skates yesterday so I’ve been practicing in my garage. Even just a few minutes of skating I’m sweating and out of breath so I bet it burns a lot of calories. If I ever get the hang of it, I want to join my city’s roller derby training camp. It looks so much fun! But I should probably learn how to skate better first 😅
I needed this today. I was having a lot of anxiety because I thought I wasn't able to do this. Thank you so much for making videos like this!
Ailsa ... thank you so much for commenting here. It is good for me to know that I am reaching people with this message. I see it in real life and these videos help spread it world wide.
Once upon a time, I was pretty good going forwards, and was working on backwards when our rink had to close. Fast forward 15 years and a hundred pounds later, I'm overjoyed to hear the rink is reopening and I finally get to go again. EGAD. The rust to work on was really hard to work off, and I sweated and fell and fell again. Took forever that session to get my balance--but I kept trying. Ordered new skates as my former pair were lost in a house foreclosure. Astounded how easily they rolled, and it was really hard for me to bend and get my skates laced up because it was hard for me to breathe....
Sixty pounds and better eating habits later I am a fraction away from getting back my crossover turns, and the muscle memory of days past is finally returning. Even had a fellow tell me I looked pretty smooth and that he was thinking of getting back on wheels.
Friends, it really isn't rocket science--all you need is persistence and a lot of practice. Miss, I seriously wish to skate at your rink someday to say Thank You.
Love the passion and raw “Dirty” emotion 🥰 Preach sister 🙌👏🏻 I am 49 and just got some new skates 🤩 I’m rolling again after a 35+ year break. Super fat and out of shape but I’m out there doin it & having a ball!!! Love it 💜🛼
I´m 39, not overweight or our of shape but maybe too old in my mind for skating. I got a pair of skates one month ago and started as begginer. Thanks to your videos I am doing things I have never imagined and found motivation to fall, get up and keep trying. I feel it has improved my selfconfidence and energy, so I really encourage all people outhere who want to skate but are having doubts for some reason, just give it a try!
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it!
Just finished watching this with my husband. I was bawling at the end. He asked me why I was crying and after I pulled myself together, I replied “Just healing from past trauma”. Thank you for speaking your truth in this video. I’ve been trying to find a way to move my body that brings me joy and skating looks like fun. I’ve watched 5 of your videos so far and just love your energy and vibe. I’m going to have to get some skates soon!
Andrea ... I feel you. I totally relate. I so hope you get your skates and decide to skate till forever because it is life changing.
I almost cried when I saw this. I have been "learning" from all of your videos. I'm 53 and I do have some arthritis and about 30 pounds over weight. I get out on my skate every day in my backyard. It does get easier, but getting up is still painful for me. I won't go in public until I can get up from a fall. I have only fallen twice and both times it was forward falls. Almost in slow motion so I think that is half the battle of a fall. Thank you for all of your tips!
Girl adjusting my skates saved me. Legit GAME CHANGER. It was hard to find the right tools online but a lot of bicycle shops had them. I can finally turn
Thank you so much for posting this I’ve always hated my body and the way I look but now it feels like at least one person cares❤️
Candii ... please ... first and always focus on what your body can do. As you CAN do, then you CAN do more. As you CAN do more and better, you will literally view your body differently. I look at it like sometimes ... I am ... a beater of a vehicle but this muscle car can MOVE! I ain't that sleek and shiny but can motor!!!
@@Dirtydeborahharry oh my gosh thank you so much for replying and for you kind words this means the world to me and I’m already starting to see things a little differently after hearing that thank you 💗
I adore skating and I hope to be able to keep skating for decades to come. I enjoy the struggle, the skill, the fun, the freedom and the style
This is amazing. I just ordered some skates to try something new and to build confidence in myself. Not only did you provide great tips that I'm going to use as soon as (even before!) I take my skates out of the box, you gave just the pep talk that I needed. Thank you
Great to hear!
How are you doing Lydia? May I hear an update on your skate journey ?
Deb!! Thank you for this video, 4 years ago I fell on my tailbone and it was so painful it scared me to get back on and I went to urgent care and the nurse said I was to big for skating. My husband loves the rink so I went with him and you were there and you were so kind to me but I was a mess with the skate mate lol. I hope to be able to over come my fear. 50 pounds down and I want to be able to skate again.
Awwwww :) Please come back. Let's skate again :) 50 pounds down? Amazing!!!
220 pounds and 6 months post partum here… thank you for the confidence boost I needed to get out there and enjoy my skates
This.is.it. Life lessons on wheels. What the skating community is all about!
I cried with you Dirty Deb! I weigh 250 and started skating with the guidance of your videos. You are the best teacher!
Marisol! May your skating journey be life changing in the best of ways!
Dirty, you just made me cry too and your videos are an inspiration to me! Creaky, 40-something rusty skater just getting into the fun of life on wheels again. You are marvellous!!!
I have pretty bad social anxiety, a lot of it surrounding my weight and the presentation surrounding it. It was one of the reasons I quit skateboarding. I think I needed to hear that last part before I picked up roller skating again.
Oh Debs! I love your little emotional outburst! And I totally agree!!! I was bullied most of my childhood and teen years! That's no fun! And it keeps you from trying things because you are so afraid that somebody see you. Ice skating was my free zone so to speak. And later I did other more unusual things like uni cycling! That was hard to learn! But as you gain balance you also gain strength - much like roller skating! My biggest struggle now is finding energy as I have ME, and finding a suitable place to roll... Right now there is no where outside - because I live in an extremely snowy country! And we are currently having more snow every day. And to be able to get my car out my driveway I need to shovel that snow away. I have an over 109 yards driveway... That takes a lot out of me right now...
But my roller skates are right there on a chair in my living room just waiting for that little bit of extra energy! And I still wait for my brand new Moxi Lollies witch was supposed to arrive before Christmas... But any how - still waiting. Waiting for skates, for spring, for energy, for Covid to be gone... Yes and we recently had a humongous land slide in my area. This was December 30. 2020. 46 houses was crushed, over 1000 people evacuated from their unsafe homes (1000 people from a 7000 people community is quite a lot) and 10 people died - whom 3 are not yet found... Hard times... But me and my neighbour - yes I just have one close by - and my son are safe and our houses are on safe ground! But let's say 2020 went out with a bang...
Now we all long for a better year in every way! And I feel sorry for the ones back talking me when I roll by! I need to get to do something fun this year, lots of fun and something healing! Now I'll stop rambling and get to bed. Body is more sore from shoveling snow than from my face-slide-fall on roller skates this summer!
Debby! I truly love your videos and think you are a remarkable, passionate, person! I would very much like to meet you irl some time! Love and light from extremely snowy Norway!
When I told my husband I had ordered the skates and I was back skating, he told me there were no skates to carry my weight.
Thank you for support, Deborah!
I absolutely am so moved by this woman! You have me shedding tears! To me skating is feeling that freedom and leaving your worries behind as you go forward… over weight and out of shape and over 50 is a struggle to get around when you think about skating! Thank you so much for being so encouraging and helping ppl like me put doubts aside and roller skates on!
Thank you so much for your emotional message at the end of this video! I was emotional right along with you! I’ve been afraid to start skating again because of my weight, age and being out of shape. I’m going to be turning 57 next month. I used to roller skate in my teen years both indoors and outdoors. I was not ever a great skater and could barely get around the rink but I loved the feeling it gave me. I’m afraid of breaking a bone so I plan of course on buying all the safety equipment I need. I’m also reluctant to start because I’ve been made fun of by mean people because of my weight and I’m really not all that large. I’m so happy I’ve found your videos and I can’t wait for when FVSC can reopen and when it does I will be attending and hopefully taking lessons someday soon! Your videos are excellent!!! Thank you so much for all the great information! I hope to start skating soon and to meet you someday! Thank you so much for encouraging those of us whom are fearful to get started! Why should we allow anyone’s negative behavior keep us from doing what we love???!!! It’s like you said, it’s actually how they feel about themselves anyway!!!
If you're worried about breaking bones (totally understandable), you could get more calcium and vitamin D. I'm in med school and recently researched osteoporosis (not trying to imply that you have it), and bone health is helped exponentially by getting enough calcium and vitamin D. Fun fact: vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium! Pardon the unsolicited advice
You rock Dirty! The skating tips are good but the emotional pep talks are great! Love you, love you, love you💖
I didnt really have any health goals before watching this video, but now I feel inspired to strengthen my body and feed it good things so that I can do what I love. I barely started skating, but you inspire me so much Dirty. Thank you for this much needed video
My husband walks by and cheers, “Skate Mom!” about Dirty whenever he sees me watching this channel and I’m like, “What are you taking about it’s clearly Dirty Deborah Harry with the Dirty School of Skate and Suregrip Skates…” LOL and he just reiterates that it’s essentially Skate Mom. After this video, I kind of agree with him haha. I hear her in my head as I skate and I feel supported and I remember to have fun. No matter how in shape you are, skating as an adult does not feel the same as skating as a little kid, and her advice really helps. Strangers see me skating my super basic stride and so far have only said to me that I look badass, I’m very brave, I’m unique, or their kid thinks I’m so cool LOL. Or they see me and they just start talking to whoever they’re with about roller skating in general, not about me. Don’t worry about what other people say, just listen to Dirty. Skate Mom will provide!
I use to skate all the time when I was younger and I was good at it! I haven't skated since before I was pregnant with my 1st child which was over 11years ago. After 3 kids, I had gained a lot of weight! Lol! I had been reading a "Self Care" book and one thing they suggest is to look back into your childhood and do something you use to enjoy back then. And for me that was skating. So I bought my oldest daughter and I some skates this past Christmas and decided I was going to teach her and get some much needed exercise. BUT things didn't go as planned. It was like I was starting all over again! I've been watching your videos lately and I am determined to enjoy this hobby again even if that means starting as a beginner! Lol! I wrote this loooonng comment just to say THANK YOU for your very helpful videos! 💜
I just started skating again a couple weeks ago. I haven't skated since I was a kid and I never had any formal training. Your videos have been such a huge help to me - I went to the rink tonight after watching your videos about falling and keeping your knees bent and I was so surprised at how much easier it was to keep my balance! I'm not super overweight, but I'm very out of shape, and it makes me so happy to see videos like this one that make skating accessible for everyone, no matter their size or fitness level. Thank you so much for making this content for so many people ❤️
I started skating when I was about 7 on a school field trip and fell in LOVE with it. Sadly I wasn’t able to buy my own skates but I rent skates every other weekend I went skating. I stop skating once my mum passed away. I’m 22 year old and I’m learning how to skate all over again. I got a pair of outdoor skates and waiting for them to show up. While I’m waiting I go to a skating center and skate. My boyfriend who hasn’t skate at all since he was 8 has been joining me on skating time to time. Cause he knows it makes me happy to have someone to skate with!
I’m not the fitness person in the world, but damn I love skating!
40 pounds overweight and 56 years young BUT my skates came last week; protective gear today. I been on my skates every day since they came no more than 20-30 minutes daily. I found your channel on Wednesday and boy I been hearing you in my ear. I'm going to keep at it-thanks for the content; keep it coming
OMG.. when i balance myself, I feel confident and safe. I love this video because I feel aware and present with skating. The ground is not my friend, but after getting back up again helps saves energy and supports mental health. I appreciate this video from the bottom of my heart.
I love your passion and encouragement. Worrying about what others think has kept me from doing so many things in my life. So that hit home when you talked about how it reflects on them.
Thank you so much @dirtydeborahharry ! I'm 55 overweight and haven't skated for over 25 years! My husband thought I was crazy but I've missed skating so much. I was quite good back then but it's a whole different story now. The main problem is not as much balance but my legs need to get strong again, they hurt! My calves, and ankles but I figure the more I get out there the stronger they'll get. I love and appreciate your passion and encouragement!
You can do it!
Very inspirational video for a 56 year old who is waiting for his first pair of roller skates to be delivered.
Thanks dirty Debbie 🛼
My pleasure! Do it!
Found this video searching for rollerblading- close enough. I’m middle aged and a little out of shape and…. put on my blades for the first time since I was maybe 15. I’m skating bc I don’t want to do boring workouts and I want to have fun. I know I can do it, but…. I gotta say I was really surprised at how much the muscles in my feet and legs were firing just to keep me balanced while “walking” in the blades in a small-ish circle around my car (stayed near the car in case I need something to grab onto 😂). I couldn’t do it for too long bc I didn’t want to wear out my muscles and fall over. But wow… it’s remarkable how training an adult body is such a challenge and a steady investment that is built up slowly. I really did not think I would need such baby steps just to get to skating like normal again.
I want to thank you for giving me the “ump” to get back on my skates. I’m 51 and decided to get back on my skates. Hopefully it’s like getting back on a bike. I love your passion. You are greatly appreciated. I totally subscribed to your channel. Thanks again. ❤
You are a literal queen. Thank you for always being so positive and keeping us all in check. 💜💜💜
It is my absolute pleasure.
AWESOME job!! I'm 60 years of age and I'm returning to skating and I see skating as my personal gym. I used to skate in the military about 35 years ago and LOVED it! Loving it again! The place where I go is adult nights on Thursday nights and I've found that there is ZERO judging whatsoever. If you fall, there will be someone stopping to help you up! There's a LOT of calories being burned out on the rink!
I started my weight loss journey back in October. I went from 362, to 326. I have been skating for 2 weeks now. This is the most fun I have had the entire time on my weight loss journey. And not to mention, I have skated 15 days consecutively. It has motivated me, and has made me feel more confident in myself.
I am so excited for my roller skating journey! Your videos have helped SO much. Thank you!
Thank you for this. I haven't skated in 30 years and 100 lbs. Honestly, this is something I've been concerned about.
I was watching your outside videos for practice, and this one popped up. Glad I watched it. I’m going through menopause, gained more weight, and honestly lost interest in trying to keep up with working out regularly like I used to. A little depression and poor dieting have crept in too, but I’m doing better and skating regularly every week in small spaces and on the street. With this comes the stretching and strengthening. I just watch your videos and get out and skate. I’m a lot happier when I do. Thank you for your skills and motivation 😘
Omg I love you Dirty Debby! I’ve been skating for about 2 weeks or so. I’ve improved so so much because of you and watching this video makes me so glad I have you as my teacher
I just love you Debbie! You are so animated and adorable. You are really a great teacher!
I finally got my skates today.... after waiting the past 6 months. I was so excited! Years ago, I was an avid skater. So, I was really surprised when I fumbled around like a hippo on wheels when I laced up. Ugh!!! I see ice and lots of ibuprofen in my future.
You are an answered prayer! I am 54 years old and I'm just getting back into rollerskating. I am watching and saving your video's.
Awesome. Welcome to the wonderful world of roller skating.
Dirty Deborah…Dirty Deborah…Dirty Deborah: You are soooo AMAZING!!! Thank you for your positivity, spunk & inspiration!
You are so 😁 welcome.
@@Dirtydeborahharry ♥️
Your personality is contagious so much talent. Humbleness is such a beautiful quantity. I'm a beginner skater who definitely enjoys your tutorials
Wow, thank you!
I bought my skates at 40 and introduce skating to my girls who watch me fall and saw me standing these experiences are lessons in life. Thank you Debora for being a motivation to many continue your teaching.
Greetings from Costa Rica. Blessings.
I am 46 and about 65 lbs overweight. I want to learn to skate so badddd!!! This video is a God-sent. Thank you for your honesty, passion, and encouragement!! I can't wait to SKATE!!! I am on Amazon looking for skates!!
Deborah....I just want to tell you how incredibly inspirational this video was for me. I had mentioned on Facebook that I intended to go roller skating, right after I moved to Belleville, Illinois, and a half mile from Skate City-Fun Spot. A "friend" posted publicly something like "Don't do it, Eugene. You're too old, and you'll break something." (I'll be 68 this month.) Clearly, this woman 1. Doesn't know me very well, as I never outgrew that defiant teen-age attitude about being told what to do or not to do. 2. I had already bought a pair of skates. 3. She's OLDER than I am, so....internalized ageism much? Anyway, my friend, who is 72, and went to Fun Spot when he was a kid, and I marched our old asses right on down there, and SKATED. And. We've done it more than once! I do want to pass on a tip that has helped me a lot. I got a set of trekking/hiking poles to help keep myself steady. I view them as "training wheels" to be used until they are not needed any longer. They have rubber tips and are just perfect for what I need them for. I had a chat with the owner the last time I was there, and he admired them, and approved of them whole-heartedly. I'm careful to not let them get in anyone's way when I'm skating. Anyway, I want to fervently THANK YOU for this emotional video, and for your willingness to encourage EVERYONE to skate! I 100% appreciate your encouragement and your passion for skating. I'm so glad I came across your videos, and I have spent many hours watching them. I can't THANK YOU enough!
Deborah you're my hero. Thanks to you I started to skate. I was trapped thinking that I cannot do it 'cause my weight and age. Now I'm enjoying my life like never before. Love from Chile! ❤
OMG your pep talk at the end ...❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Deb, your tips really have been helping as a beginner, especially skating in the street, is not easy😫😫😝😫 and my lower back is on fire lately loll you're the best😻😻😻
Hello Deborah!! Thank you very much for this video. When I learned to skate with one of your tutorials, in my house I skated and kept telling myself: "Side to side, side to side" in english and I not speak english!!😂
Sometimes what other people think of me affects me and it difficult me to go skating outside. Thanks for your words Deborah.
Question: Sugestions about warming up excercises before skating? (I usually get cramps from skating without prior preparation)
A big big hug Deborah and greetings from Uruguay!!!!!!
Thank you for the encouragement…I have worried so much about being judged for my age…I went skating last night after seeing your video about making friends as an adult…HAD AN ABSOLUTE BLAST…talked to a lot of people even older than myself…and they too encouraged me to keep up the good work!!! ;-)
OMG. God bless this woman. Protect her at all costs❤❤❤
Thank you, Deborah🥰 Your care for skating to be safe as well as fun for all bodies is awesome. Here's a secret: your tips have even taught me how to safely protect when I have tripped and fallen while off wheels. Thank you again for doing these tutorials. Be safe and stay well🥰
I also love to watch to the end of your videos. You hide your wisdom there.💎💎💎
YES! My tips have saved me from hurting myself in snowboarding and mountain bike riding! LOL!
I wished more people would watch till the end but not many do. When I wrap up classes and lessons, this is how I do it.
@@Dirtydeborahharry After I entered 40s, I noticed I seem to be getting into situations where I tumble a lot!! LOL
I really appreciate the intention in your lessons and that's why I stay to the end. I respect you and the effort you put in. 🥰
oh girl! You made me CRY!!!! I havent been on skates since I was 15. I just hit 44. My local rink just reopened and I've remembered just how much I loved to skate. Self doubt, and the fact that my body doesnt quite tuck and roll like its used to lol, has kept me from going back. But this inspired me to take those steps to get back there and do something that was once a huge part of my life. THANK YOU!!!!
OMG! I'm standing here practicing my balancing and you got me crying! Love your enthusiasm and knowledge! You are the best cheerleader! I can do this! ❤❤❤❤❤
This video really gave me the confidence that I needed to get over my fears of roller skating! Thank you! ❤️🤗
This is such an important video! Standing up on skates is totally impossible without me unsing a small bench or something. I am practicing, but falling outdoors is a real fear.
I have to say that even if I don't have skates yet, I learn from you. The way you present your videos is by far better than some of the other videos on TH-cam. The way you encourage people to skate is what I like a lot and is what I need.
Dirty! ❤️ Thanks for putting this out there. Everyone deserves this JOY big or small. I hope more are inspired to try now!
Last skated at 18, 56 now and 50 lbs. Overweight, i starting skating again. I binged watched your videos and felt so confident. Day 1 I could barely stand and balance and gave up. Day 2 I watched more videos, and was determined to skate again, I used a push cart in front of me for balance and practiced. Day 3 Im skating on my own, doing bubbles, skating with one foot up, skating backwards, and I learned how to do the half moon stop, both sides. All because of your videos. Day 1 I was laughed at, and it only made me want to do better. Day 3 I see this video and I'm tearing with you, because I needed this! Thank you for all your videos it helped me to have confidence again and to keep going. I appreciate you!.😁 Thank you!❤
Yes! So proud of you! Keep me updated.
I never knew there was such a thing as a roller skate evangelist, but there she is. And I say hallelujah! I don’t want to break a hip or knee or bust my head which has stents in it, and I’ve been wondering how I’d get my ample behind up when I fall. I’m edging closer to getting skates with all of this good education! Getting ready to keep my chins up. 👍
Just turned 50 and thought I'd skate spent the entire night holding the wall, very overweight, was a challenge getting up from a fall. Thank you so much for this video
G'day from Sunshine Coast, Australia Deb 😁 🇦🇺
Thank you for your amazing videos, you are an amazing teacher, thankgod I found you!!
I am 53 & have had 4 children, married twice & had a total hip replacement around 4 years ago, so I am now adjusting to my new "mechanics" when trying to relearn skating after 30 odd years.
Let me tell you, the ole mare is not what she used to be 😂😂
I started skating when I was about 10, took to it like a duck to water. At 13, I was speed skating & even beat some of the 18 year olds I was racing against (I was tickled pink lol)
At 18 I tried roller derby & loved it.
Since deciding to give skating a go again (which has only been a couple of weeks), I was hoping that maybe muscle memory may kick in a bit, but I wasn't hopeful. Yeah, that was defineately wishful thinking, lol.
I am like a baby giraffe learning to walk, all legs & very wobbly. My confidence is not what it used to be & I will admit to having a bit of fear thrown In also.
I like to get your voice in my head to motivate me & I also have a giggle too when repeating to myself "in with the gut & down with the butt" 😂 (You should get some tshirts etc with that on it & maybe one that says Snack Area across middle😊)
I am slowly getting there with the help of yourself & your videos, absolute godsend! 😇🙏
I have subscribed to your channel & I think you are an absolute bloody legend ❤
Don't stop being you & keep up the amazing work. You are helping so many people get back out there.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being such a beautiful soul
37 and just over 300. I just got my new skates and I’m gonna go. It’s my first pair in my adult life. THANK YOU. I really appreciate this video lesson and pep talk. I can do this❤
Love you Deb! Thanks for always being so inclusive, kind and fun! ♥️
Thank you so much 😊. I’m definitely out of shape and you’ve really pushed me to get out there and skate. Love and appreciate your videos ❤️💖💖
I just got my skates and started going out in the morning practicing before I wake up my 15 and 9 year old. Today someone complimented my skates I could see the nostalgia in his eyes, maybe I encouraged him to get back out there. I haven’t been on skates in 23 years and it feels amazing 🤩
I will say mine feel good out of the box but I will adjust them, they will be even better!
Aww, when you got upset about people being mean was really something. I'm glad you're passionate about this and this really inspired me
I love your emotionality about this so much! I used to skate all the time as a kid, and I've had a dream for years to start again. I'm 45 and very overweight, but have decided to give it a go anyway. Thank you for these videos. You are changing lives.
Awww thank you so much. I really believe in the beneficial effects. Good luck to you my skater friend.