What It's Like Being a Plus-Size Triathlete | Iris
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- An unlikely triathlete pens a love letter to her body.
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Dear body, this is Leona.
You are an athlete.
I have not always believed this,
nor have you always lived the life of an athlete,
but you have always been one.
I remember the day that I realized that you
were almost pounds and the warning the doctor gave me.
It clicked in my head that if I did not make changes
to make my life healthier, you would not be around
to see my nieces graduate high school.
I started working out with a personal trainer
and a nutritionist and you began shedding weight
and getting stronger.
I would see people in my community running
and I wanted you to be able to do that.
So I found my running coach and my running club
and my life changed.
I found a community of people who supported each other
and supported you on this crazy journey.
They were there to cheer you on for my first
half-marathon, my first triathlon,
and too many five-Ks to count.
It has not always been easy.
You've had injuries and setbacks.
There have been times when I did not believe in you.
But I have found motivation in my community of people
in real life and online.
I look at pictures of my nieces and I remember
that is also about them.
I not only wanna be their favorite aunt,
but I also wanna be their role model.
I've now started my life over in New York City
a week before my th birthday,
and I'm ready for new adventures
and new ways of proving that you are strong
and you can do anything, and helping other women
see that they are as well.
Body, I will never stop believing in you
and I will never doubt that you are an athlete again.
I am amazed by you.
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What It's Like Being a Plus-Size Triathlete | Iris
I’m pissed at all the people trolling her right now.She is obviously trying to live a better life, and we should be supportive of these kinds of actions
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U can’t expect people to be supportive on the internet. That’s all the internet is, people making fun of others
Durp Taco thank you!
@@Andrew-iw9th Yes you can be supportive with encouraging words. The internet was not made for ridicule or bullying. It's a personal choice how u act n respond. Shows ur immaturity w ur reply. God don't like UGLY. DIDNT YOUR MOM TEACH U IF U DONT HAVE ANYTHING NICE TO SAY DONT SAY ANYTHING. TAKE HEED.
*Mooooo*
As a big runner myself, I’m going to be completing my 100th race in May of 2022. You are an inspiration my friend. Ignore the haters. Even at my size, I’m in far better shape then many of my ‘skinny’ friends. It’s not about the weight; it’s about the will.
As a runner myself this is so pure and wholesome. You got this, don't let haters sitting at their computers hurt your confidence.
Please don't troll this woman. We can rag on over-confident, "body positive" fat chicks all day but leave the ones *actually out there doing something about their problem alone!* She's beautiful.
At least she's doing something about it.... It takes a while to undo damage of extra weight but it can be done. She definitely has my respect
Okay
Totally agree..these negative comments makes me want to become a lesbian. I'm sure they have no real relationships or are jerks at home. I think she's awesome an it makes me even feel more motivated.
Wait ago girl I'm so proud of her😅😅😅
Absolutely!!! My deepest respect!!!
Damn girl..I'm 140 lb guy...and triathlons are hard..good for you.
Brian Jones ❤️
They shouldn't be hard...skinny ass
@@69JONESYrugbyFirst off I ain't no female u anorexic ass😂 if u are 140 pounds triathlons should not be super fucking hard...ur light af get used to it
With God all things are possible. NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER.
Am I able to send a before and after. And how do I go about doing it?
These comments are sad and disgusting. Crazy how one is trying to change their life for the better in the most possible and healthiest way, yet there's still desperate trolls trying to bring her down. Smfh.
You're my hero. You are an inspiration and proof positive that anyone can run! I'm a 60-year-old runner myself and I'm going to think about you when I think I can't go one more step.
I want a update !! Later on to see her win
@Nate Bruffatt fucking trolls
@Nate Bruffatt and you know that for a fact ,for sure because
@Nate Bruffatt true but doesn't mean she can't change
You got this sis💖
Kira Raechel 2 she is fat.
@@heythere9707 and you're pathetic
Fuck she is obese.
@@Kira-de3dl It's good that she's trying but she needs to cut calories. How do I know this you may ask? If she's running all these 5 kilometers marathons, triathlons and doing all that cardio and still has nothing to show for it, it means that she probably isn't in a hypo caloric deficit meaning that she's eating more than she's burning. She's going to hurt her knees. Running on it's own is already stressful enough on your knees but being 350-300 range is going to kill your knees faster than you could say kilometer. I hope nothing bad happens but this is probably more dangerous than it could ever be helpful. But aleast she's trying. That's a start, but a better start would be to lose weight by cutting calories and then start cardio and ease yourself into it.
She definitely got it: coronary artery disease, stroke, heart attacks, diabetes, and hypertension.
I just didn’t say enough! Jealous is one thing ppl are! I don’t get it - so if we have weight on us we are nothing??? If we try to lose the weight we still get bashed and made fun of!!!! Can ppl be supportive anymore or were they ever???? Can we say nice things no wonder this world is like it is anger everywhere!!!! Show some love ❤️ your day just might go a little better! No shit
Right after the election of Obama our society began to get really mean and hateful. Our country is currently in a social civil war so anything that smacks of self-improvement or enjoyment of life will be met with negativity. I always allow the negative commentators to boost my drive. They sit safely behind a computer spewing hate rather than actually doing anything constructive. The more hate one gets should be an indication that they are doing something right. For example, look at who trolls target more: Obama, Hillary Clinton, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, academicians...the very epitomes of success.
Letting go Today very true!
J E actually I bet a lot are jealous. How many of the trolls on here have run a marathon? A triathlon? They probably get winded running to the bathroom. And is she fat? Yes, she is. Do you realize how long it takes to take off 100-150 pounds? We’re not talking crash diets. I’m talking healthy dietician approved diets. She will take anywhere from a year to 2 years to take it all off. Possibly even longer if she had hypothyroidism Or PCOS. I’m sorry, but it seems if your overweight you can’t win . If you’re fat and you don’t exercise,then your disgusting. If you are fat and exercise,then you’re hilarious AND your not losing weight fast enough. You just can’t win.
You are an amazing woman. Wishing you happiness and hope. NEVER GIVE UP.
Great job. This is so inspiring. Please IGNORE the haters. In the end, and in the scheme of all things that matter - they don't matter. Keep your head up and continue on inspiring others. Thanks for sharing your story.
I cried. Very moving and inspirational. Way to go, girl!
Dana East 😭😋
Dana East she is obese, is she not?
@@heythere9707 Who gives a f**k? She has enough confidence to work for her goals.
ǫᴜᴇᴇɴ ʀᴀᴛʜᴀᴡᴀʏ she should have better goals then.
You’re an overemotional obese sympathizer who kills people by lying to them that it’s “okay to be plus sized”
Wow! I just saw your video now. Thank you for sharing. I want to follow you for me and my daughter. We need role models like you to keep us motivated. I wish you all the success in the world. I am with you. Stay strong 💪.
Now that takes courage ... so inspiring !! :-)
Thank you
The Athena Athlete ... you are more than welcome :-)
Charles Roberts ppa
What? Exercising? Pfft Yea so brave ...
It takes alot of courage to take a long a long, hard look at yourself and realize that you have to make some serious changes in your life. She should be commended for taking those steps.
Finally someone who will change what they dont like instead of trying to change other people
thicc rat Finally someone who will change what OTHERS don’t like about them instead of trying to get others to respect someone regardless on how they look!!
You go Leona! great job!
Trolls, crawl back in your holes please.
Dear Leona ! Your a beautiful lady ! May God bless you every day !
Thank you for sharing your story. You inspire me to keep going no matter what. I wish you the best and I hope you reach your goal.
Thank You
Leona, you are amazing! I love you.
I've always been a plus size athlete, and no matter how many times I go on starvation diets, I've always been very heavy. I had to finally accept I was going to have a large body no matter what, even when it didn't make sense.
I love being athletic, and have always been very strong & agile, when people would judge me harshly. When I was a runner, people would actually yell at me expletives for being fat, as I ran past them. Go figure, when I'm totally exercising my guts out. Many times others working out at the gym would give me dirty looks or talk disparagingly about me, again while I'm working my a** off at the gym.
I am not measured by the ignorance of others.
alabanzas cristianas
Elaine Marie, good for you. Keep moving! Movement is life.
I recommend you never go on a starvation diet again; they backfire terribly almost all the time. Concentrating on what I should eat, instead of on what I mustn’t eat, and moving moving moving every day got me from a BMI of 31 to a BMI of 25, and I’ve stayed there for 17 years now. I’d be slimmer & more fashionable at a BMI of 22, but going hungry will backfire and is not sustainable for me. It’s better to never be fat again than to try for the unreachable dream.
Thank You for your support.
This is the first one of your videos I have seen. Very inspiring! Thank you!
i applaud you for your determination and courage. You are an inspiration to us all!
I am 265 lbs and only 5'3". I love to jog but I always felt self conscious around other joggers. Thank you so much for your inspiration. Much love!
This made me cry, you're so inspirational 💕
oh my gosh Leona that brought tears to my eyes!!!! I've survived 3 different kinds of breast cancer!!! Somehow we manage to find the strength to do what must do to survive!!! I am also a queen-sized woman and I'm ok with it!!! I'm so proud that someone like You represent us plus sized women!!! You go girl, we're rooting for yo u!!!
you are the strong one, anyone who can fight and beat Cancer is stronger than I will every be. Thank you for your support
Wow what a powerful message everyone should feel this powerful message I will pray for you
I came on here to put out some hate but the video is actually well put together and she is doing a great job getting herself back on track.
So inspirational! And I love that you are doing this for the right reason! Keep going, and know that all of us are rooting for you 💖💖💪
Thank you sooo...much for sharing. You've really inspired me to move forward with my plan for training for my first 5K, before 2024 is over ☺🏃🏽♀💕✌🏽
You are an inspiration Iris! Thank you for sharing your personal journey with us!
Ur fake af more than her.
GreGgaeRasta Fari it’s called GOALS. Shes an inspiration because she’s choosing to better her health by staying active. Perhaps you should take her lead and try setting some yourself. Inspiration is in the eye of the beholder and Iris is an inspiration to other women who struggle with body image and motivation. Now go on and find your inspiration GreGgaeRasta Fari. Better yet, BE that inspiration! Peace
Props to her for getting up and making a change. So many people who are overweight eat more and glorify obesity. I hope she’s able to achieve her goal.
Offering free hugs to the few that disliked this video... because it was simply amazing... I admire your dedication... your courage... your spirit.
this is underrated. i think the most body positive thing you can do is love your body enough to take care of it ❤️
She is precious respect her
I'm over 50 lbs overweight and a few months ago I started running 5ks! :D
That is awesome!
.... I hope she doing well... That's all...
I am thanks :)
The Athena Athlete gurl, at least you finished a marathon.... I dont even go to one...
The Athena Athlete Your journey is inspiring. Thank you.
Wow! So inspired. Thank you.
THIS!! This is a way to be body positive
You go..dont ever stop, keep pushing
This was inspiring, emotionally rich and the best story I have seen in a while. God Bless you and your journey!!
Thank you so much
I hate the body positivity movement (for the most part) because its supports obesity and eating disorders and honestly just unhealtiness. But shes actually doing something. Still, aim to triathelite until youre not considered a plus size triathelete, just a triathelite
Thinking about running myself. Thank you for showing me I can.
i hate some of these comments. let her inspire others to change themselves, and let her not be discouraged by people who say that she’s just eating ‘twinkies and ice cream tubs’
people fall off the wagon, but what matters if that they get back on. leave her be
This video literally exists to be critiqued and debated over, note the creator and the advert.
@@itsmagicflakes
There should be no debate then, she is fat
LUPUS DEI
and she’s an athlete, trying to change her weight for the better.
@@itsmagicflakes
She's not an athlete...an athlete has already achieved a modicum of Fitness / prowess in their particular sport. This is a feel-good story nothing more.
LUPUS DEI
she runs marathons, you’d think that she’s achieving prowess and proficiency in running, then? more so if she’s finished more than one.
Thank you. I needed that!! You’re amazing
Be strong be you there's always people out there trying to break us down it just makes us stronger person.
WEIGHT.
Comparatively, it's so easy to put it on....so damnably hard to get it off. What you've done is embark upon a journey of rediscovery...and Brave and Beautiful Lady, you are.... AMAZING!!! NEVER stop believing in the Power and Glory that is YOU!!!!!
dzlove it takes longer for some people. speak for yourself.
Keep grinding
“Always been an athlete” I lost it bro I’m dead
I CRIED 😭 I love her thooo
Dear Leona, You ARE an athlete. You are MY role model. I’ll see you out there on the road with the others who are out here working our way back to health and fitness. With love and admiration and respect, Donna
I cried! What an inspiration!
Thanks
I mostly see positive comments. Idk some of you are pretending like most of the comments are bad like you just want to argue about something lol. Most comments are being supportive!
From my daughter Sara, age 10; “No matter how big or skinny you are it doesn’t matter what other people think just keep going and going for the power.”!!!!
Thank You, your daughter is awesome and obviously is being raise by a great Momma
Laura your daughter also said “ mommy why are you holding up cards for me to read?”
You go girl
chubby panda you go 🐳 ***
I could never be any happier you are very strong most people have no clue how hard it is to be that active when you have a few extra pounds I personally lost 180 pounds but still a bit heavy 240 I’m very proud of you really really great job.
Keep it up!
Uhh ok but you know what becomes extremely easy when you obese? Shedding pounds... doesnt add up to anything other than she is a lying
Omg you made me tear up! I'm proud of you and I don't even know you. However, I'm pushing for you girl. Much love!!
Very emotional! Stay strong you can do it! 😀😢
You approached this issue very wisely! I take a lesson from that and I thank you for sharing. I hope I can be as determined as you. God Bless.
WARNING DON’T READ IF YOU GET PISSED VERY EASILY
Ok first I wanna say that’s actually awesome that she decided not to stay as she was and celebrate herself being “plus sized” (AKA fat) and actually put in the work to have a healthy body. That’s amazing and inspirational.
But obesity should not be normalized whatsoever. And I notice that it’s only normalized for women for some reason. Remember that magazine with the “plus sized” woman on it. Imagine if they switched genders, and put a “plus sized” man onto a magazine. People would flip their shit. Also when these people talk about “plus sized” men they ain’t scared to call em fat.
I’m just saying you females want equality but it seems to me like y’all wanna be better.
Back to the whole “plus sized” thing, I think it’s ridiculous that obesity is a thing people are trying to say is normal. Bring an obese fat lard is not normal, and it’s not something to be celebrated. People who are fat shouldn’t be celebrating their body that could possibly be life threatening, they should be doing what the woman in the video is doing and work their ass off for a healthy body. These people always bring up statistics when trying to normalize obesity. About 40% of Americans will at some point get cancer as of mid 2018. Should it be a thing that’s celebrated and normalized? Hell no! People dedicate their whole life’s to try to get rid of cancer and both cancer and obesity are life threatening. All obese people should strive to do what the woman in the video is doing.
I also have complete respect for people who take meds that make them fat or people who are not able to stop their fatness.
Feel free to debate in the comments vvvvvv
I agree with you 100%. We shouldn't be normalizing obesity but more women should have a similar mindset to Leona, where they want to make changes to benefit their well being and health.
Erins2203 🙏🏿 amen
She's not normalizing her obesity. She explained that this is her weight loss journey.
Laura S. I know and I said that was a good thing. That she was working her ass off for a Better body.
Factsssss
so inspirational!!! this is amazing keep doing what you’re doing !!
The people that gave it a thumbs down are trolls. The video was inspirational
Agreed, the worst kind of trolls hateful trolls. It's one thing to make fun of a situation with comedy. But, some people see themselves as less than nothing and then they project that hate onto the internet in the form of negatively online. Quite sad imo
Good for you, you are a inspiration keep going never give up.
This is NOT fat acceptance. This is someone trying to become healthy through exercise and athletics. Stop the trolling
So proud of you! I weighed over 500lbs but I had a wls lost a lot of weight. Long story short I am now bedridden trying to figure out how to get back to walking. lf you have any suggestions please let me know... thanks
Leona what a great video. Thank you
Love her positivity!
Thank You
PLEASE don't call this woman an ATHLETE! An athlete is someone who has reached PEAK physical condition and is competetive in their sport. This is just a person trying to LOSE WEIGHT not an ATHLETE. Please do not devalue to word "athlete"
I wish I was as strong, wonderful and inspiring as you Leona. You are amazing! Keep doing what your doing. Show everyone that everything is possible. 😊
Thank you
What groups do you run with? I'm so interested in getting into running again
Keep doing you sis!💖
You are an inspiration...you go girl.
Is this the only video of Leeonna. How ever you spell the name.
I would like to see her progress instead of this only video.
Did not cry . You should be proud of your self . As I am of you and I don't know you.😀 Right on
Keep it up don’t ever stop!!!!!!! Enjoy the journey
very inspiratinal-i believe she is going all the way to her goal-she has something real-i love the way she talks so positive about her community!
Keep pushing girl..lots of love and support from Cali..Aloha🤙
Love it! Keep it up!
Keep up the good work. Let no one or nothing stop you. You go girl.
Hell yeah!!!!! You go momma !!!! So damn proud
My SHERO!!!! You inspire me...
WAY TO GO LEONA
Your AMAZING!!!!
Don’t Quit!!!
God Bless you Leona, I admire your strength and courage! You go girl. All the Best to you! 👏💜
Very motivating! Know exactly what you are going through. Good luck. Your amazing❤
Do your thing girl !🙂
thanks you for inspiring me
Your words are powerful Leona. Star plus this is amazing and you are a very strong women. You are an inspiration not only to your nieces, but all of us in the fitness community and women empowerment. You are beautiful, lovely, enduring and persistent. You are a warrior
god bless you and your family.
I believe in you, you got this 💜
Awesome! Super motivational!
Proud of you girl!! Way to go warrior!!
BEAUTIFUL
Thank YOU So VERY Much for SHARING YOUR Story
THANK U!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤👍👍✌️✌️
not an athlete. she is shortening her life significantly by staying that size and thinking it's okay.
Inspired, thank you
Thank You
As a plus size woman way to go my hats off to you keep up the good work
Keep up the good work very inspiring
No, very unhealthy
Leona, I believe in you.. please update us, much love from San Diego.
Awesome. I need to write a letter to my body.
Leona started working with her PERSONAL TRAINER and NUTRITIONIST.
Shut up, trolls, and watch the video again!!!!!
I clicked this video by accident but I’m so happy that I clicked on it 😭💓
Beautiful video!