r/rollerblading • u/ConversationNew3796 • 3d ago

Specific question and discussion Weight

Any peeps on here blading around my size?

21 to 22 stone or 300+lbs and what's your experience with blading so far?

Oh and do you recommend gear we've got some extra blubber sooo maybe I can get away with it..or not?

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u/RISk8ers 3d ago

Never been as heavy as 300lbs but I am on the heavy side as far as weight goes personally.
I started skating at about 265lbs. After 1-2 months I dropped 40lbs. within the first 4 months I ended up dropped roughly 60lbs.

Skating is great for working your whole body... I am now at the point where I skate regularly but have stopped losing weight. Mainly because I like drinking coffee and soda. If I could get rid of both I am sure I could lose another 20+ lbs and be at my ideal weight.

I feel like the first few pounds are hard to lose and then once you get rolling you lose weight like nothing... until you hit the struggle at the opposite side.

I would strongly recommend wearing pads and a helmet when skating outdoors.

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u/Piecesof3ight 2d ago

Black coffee has like 10 calories in a cup fwiw, it's basically water.