Over 300 lbs.. should i weight train?

sogoobtastic

Thank you for an inspiring post. I've added you as a friend

sogoobtastic

I'm 241 lbs. and I've started weight training. I don't think it's ever too early to start.

A few links to check out:

http://voices.yahoo.com/why-obese-people-lift-weights-lose-weight-5561347.html
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/losing-body-fat-and-cutting-without-losing-muscle.html

...and if you have a lot of time to read:

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/training-the-obese-beginner.html (This is only part 1 of a series)

I'll quote part of the first link for the impatient people:

"Obese people need to lift weights because this will 1) speed up their resting metabolism, 2) Tone muscles and thus yield a firmer, shapelier appearance, and 3) vastly improve fitness. The fat-burning effects of intense strength training are unparalleled, more significant than the fat-burning effects of merely pedaling away like an automaton on the elliptical machine or stationary bike."

thank you so much