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🤩

@veronicacole8085

Жыл бұрын

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 😀

@missmarci1

Жыл бұрын

@@veronicacole8085 Yes!! We are still skating and loving it ❤

@rollerskatertexasgirl

6 ай бұрын

❤️💕🤠🛼🛼

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.

@Dirtydeborahharry

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@giovannam925

3 жыл бұрын

@@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🤗

@teaacustardcream2868

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtydeborahharry no you’ve got the right balance. Your def very assertive

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!

@shannonross5968

3 жыл бұрын

yes, isn't she just the best instructor?? Yes!!!

@raniqueblackman8096

3 жыл бұрын

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

@rachaelcapper1297

3 жыл бұрын

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 😀

@raniqueblackman8096

3 жыл бұрын

My skates arrived so it's just about getting started still waiting on physical therapy for the ankle.domt want to injure it more!

@douknodawae7805

2 жыл бұрын

I love her so muchhh

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.

@jacquelinecellian8939

3 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking of starting skating again at age 56 so thanks foe sharing! 🙂

@HunterLvyiXIII

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacquelinecellian8939 go for it! There's no age limit to having fun!

@MsRobbie42

3 жыл бұрын

me too!

@sprogthewondercat

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacquelinecellian8939 Me too!

@lawsdraws

3 жыл бұрын

Yesssss!

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.

@PS-kv9vb

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@laylamerie23

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@taraelizabethdensley9475

2 жыл бұрын

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

@colz5203

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s great well done. How are going now?

@laylamerie23

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@dean3789

3 жыл бұрын

I like inline skating better.

@nicholaswalsh9697

3 жыл бұрын

@@dean3789 yikes

@Dirtydeborahharry

3 жыл бұрын

Inline is fun. I love exploring the different types of skating.

@nicholaswalsh9697

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtydeborahharry i guess I’m just better at regular and stick with that.

@1life686

3 жыл бұрын

@@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🥰

@classykiwi4226

3 жыл бұрын

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 😭

@wolfsmaid6815

3 жыл бұрын

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^^

@carissaagurkis4249

2 жыл бұрын

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

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!

@RoxyReyes

3 жыл бұрын

Did you actually loose weight? Genuinely asking.

@joannad7345

3 жыл бұрын

@@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 💪

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.

@alysiaharris1814

2 жыл бұрын

Search the hashtag #fatskatelove 😊

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.

@totallyfrozen

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@missmarci1

2 жыл бұрын

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.☹☹☹

@Dirtydeborahharry

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@siobhandeguerin9221

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@karenmccabe2167

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@siobhandeguerin9221

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@elleyj1754

3 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@endtimestruthrevelation1407

2 жыл бұрын

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

@nevaehdavis9299

2 жыл бұрын

@@endtimestruthrevelation1407 I'm thinking the same thing. I want to get some good ones that I wont end up hurting myself in.

@Toiletllama69

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@diannehernandez83

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! This is the inspiration I need!

@toddie3910

2 жыл бұрын

💕💕💕😊 love it! Way to go

@torri4796

2 жыл бұрын

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!

@JarritoFresa

3 жыл бұрын

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 💜💜💜

@brown_gurl

Жыл бұрын

Hope you're still skating🥳

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!!!

@Dirtydeborahharry

3 жыл бұрын

hahahaha! Thank you so much for this comment. I did laugh when you wrote "mildly abrasive"! I agree with that assessment.

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 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 ! ❤

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.

@colz5203

2 жыл бұрын

Wow good for you, hope you are enjoying it!

@tammyforward4865

2 жыл бұрын

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

@Dirtydeborahharry

3 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤ I appreciate this so much.

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. 💕

@Dirtydeborahharry

2 жыл бұрын

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!!!!

@Dirtydeborahharry

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. THank you for watching.

@localintheusa8992

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtydeborahharry Can you speak on cushions and how it affects adjusting your skates?

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!

@jinriepark7868

3 жыл бұрын

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 🙏🏻

@lessthankate06

3 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@Dirtydeborahharry

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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!

@Dirtydeborahharry

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Jinjer2

Ай бұрын

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 :)

@Dirtydeborahharry

2 жыл бұрын

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!

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!

@Dirtydeborahharry

3 жыл бұрын

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it!

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 💜🛼

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 ♥️.

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.

@Dirtydeborahharry

5 ай бұрын

Awesome. Welcome to the wonderful world of roller skating.

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!

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!

@Dirtydeborahharry

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

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.

@Dirtydeborahharry

3 жыл бұрын

Awwwww :) Please come back. Let's skate again :) 50 pounds down? Amazing!!!

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

@Dirtydeborahharry

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@kizzie-renaedavis.1146

Жыл бұрын

How are you doing Lydia? May I hear an update on your skate journey ?

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❤️

@Dirtydeborahharry

3 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@candi1288

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

I cried with you Dirty Deb! I weigh 250 and started skating with the guidance of your videos. You are the best teacher!

@Dirtydeborahharry

2 жыл бұрын

Marisol! May your skating journey be life changing in the best of ways!

220 pounds and 6 months post partum here… thank you for the confidence boost I needed to get out there and enjoy my skates

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!!!

Been waiting for this video all day!!!

I love this channel! Thank you so much for giving me the confidence to get out there and practice.

Love your passion! Thanks for keeping us going! ❤️

Inspiring as usual!!! Also your hairdo is so cute!! Might have to try that one for myself :-)

Amazing Deb! Thanks!!!

Thanks for the encouragement!

That catch was clean as heck

I rewatch this on a regular basis for the wisdom & motivation at the end

This video is absolute GOLD!

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.

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

So inspirational. Thank you for this video 💜

Saving this to watch again for whenever I start to get frustrated and need a pick me up! Thank you, Dirty Deb ❤️

Thank you SO much for this motivation! We all need to hear that. Haven’t skated since I was 15 but I just got my skates and can’t wait to get back out there!

What a strong message! Thank you so much for this video.

This.is.it. Life lessons on wheels. What the skating community is all about!

I've only been skating a couple weeks but I'm so glad I found you! Thanks for the lessons, and thanks for being a wonderful person

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 ❤️

Thank YOU sooo much Dirty !! This is exactly what I needed to hear ! You are absolutely amazing and your 💯 real !! 💙💙

I’ve been waiting to see a video like this!!!!

This video really gave me the confidence that I needed to get over my fears of roller skating! Thank you! ❤️🤗

Deborah making my day! Thank you for all the tips, this youtube channel is AWESOME!!! :)

Girl! You gonna make me cry. Thank you for this video. Love ya Dirty!

Thank you! I just got my skates and trying to figure out how to prepare. Your rant is inspirational, and I can't wait to get out there 💖

I am so glad that I found your channel. I have been wanting to get back into skates and your videos have helped my sooooo much! Thank you so much for the encouragement.

Thank you for this video!!! Love you channel!!!

This is giving me so much inspiration can't wait to get myself rolling away to being a better me! 💜

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I love you! 1 week on skates now 💪🏻

I had my skates since before Thanksgiving and I finally used them, went out for my second time and I'm already more confident. Thanks for making this video!

🥺 you’re such a sweetheart. Thank you for always being encouraging. You’re gorgeous. 💜

I love how sweet she is n how heartfelt her emotions are! 💜 she made my day!

Love how positive this video is and Dirty Deborah’s amazing personality-so engaging and fun!

Your channel is so much fun to watch. My daughter and I watch you and we get a lot of great tips (for skating) from your channel! Thank you! 🥰

Dirty! ❤️ Thanks for putting this out there. Everyone deserves this JOY big or small. I hope more are inspired to try now!

OMG I LOVE THIS!!! You showing your emotional side there won me! Thanks for all of this information. You're AMAZING, Debra!

Thanks for all the encouragement! I really want to get back to skating. I love how much you care about people❤️

We are all so blessed to have such an insightful soul like you to be our cheerleader. I’m so thankful for you! My skates arrive next week! Yippy!!!

This is such an inspirational video. I am indeed out of shape and overweight and I'm starting inline skating with my partner. This video tackles some of the most difficult situations people like me face. I appreciate this so much you've given me more motivation to prove people wrong

I've been waiting to get skates because I had those thoughts of 'im too heavy' but you've got me here crying on the couch ready to start getting up and down off the ground until that's old news and I can buy some skates. thank you! ❤️

thank you so much, this was just the video that i needed to see!! 💞 i bought skates last summer but neglected them after a couple weeks because i didn't have enough confidence to get outside and practice where people might see me as i felt i was too overweight and unfit to skate. i finally got back in my skates last week after watching so many of your videos and have been practicing inside building up my strength and confidence with the basics! now i can't wait to get out to my local basketball court when the weather here in rainy cold UK improves!

You're an inspiration to all of us. Thank you for the work you do.

You are just such a great person. You make me smile. Thank you so much for encouragement.

You’ve got so much heart, thanks Dirty, you’re inspiring me to become a real skater!

Such a great video! So inspiring as always Dirty Deb ❤️

Omg i love you! Thank you for being so real and encouraging

I love all your videos, this one included. So motivational! And just the message so many people need to hear these days!! Thank you

@Dirtydeborahharry

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Woah, I wasn’t expecting that to get so emotional- you’re amazing Dirty Debbie, thanks for inspiring and helping so many people!!! ❤️‍🔥🛼

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!!!

@HunterLvyiXIII

3 жыл бұрын

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

I love this lady! 😭at the end. I felt that.

Debra, thank you for your positvity and amazing advice. You are such an incredible role model for all of us skaters. We appreciate you so much. Thanks for being like a mother goose guiding us through learning how to skate!!!! Your encouragement and body positivity helps so much

Great tutorial and your passion near the end is beautiful. I really hope people who may be intimidated will feel inspired and start skating!

Love that you address these issues 😍😍😍😍 you are amazing

Love your videos I live in sweden and u can't really skate in a rink this way so your videos helps a lot

Thank you so much for this video. Sometimes I'm overwhelmed with self-doubt, and it definitely brings me down. There are many days where I wonder why it takes me so long to learn just one little thing and I get discouraged. You reminded me that even though my body might work differently than someone else's, it doesn't mean I can't do it in my own way, and everyone's journey with skating is lifelong and unique. It's hands down the most fun form of exercise I've found, and even though I might be a very slow learner, I'm going to keep going..... Just going nicely forward in a straight line 😬💖🗽

you are so inspiring Dirty!! You are a ray of sunshine to watch, and i look forward to watching your videos every day! I can proudly say YOU are the person who has motivated and inspired me to get out and learn to skate! All the way from Australia 🇦🇺 i just want to say a huge THANKYOU and keep the videos coming...your positivity is contagious and brings joy to my days ☺️❤️👍🏼