Is there such a thing as being too fat to lift weights?

I would say start now. You will notice a change, of course if you have a lot of wieght to lose like I do it will be hidden under the fat. I can feel it though. I don't know if I have necessarily gained a lot of muscle but what I have definitely feels more toned and I am stonger than when I started. I do a lot of body weight exercises and dumbells. I am thinking about starting to lift heavier though. We shall see!

I'm no expert. And I'm just starting out (about a month ago) seriously working my tail off. BUT - I do know that I feel much better whenever I strength train as well. It will help you achieve high levels of cardio - opening your muscles. Also, you burn a lot more calories by circuit training. I usually do enough treadmill to get my heart rate up. Complete a circuit of strength training. And the do some more cardio. Treadmill, bike, elliptical. I DO know that you are supposed to keep your heart rate up to burn calories - so as long as it's up - you burn.

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cardio or aerobic exercises aren't as great for calorie burn as weights and calisthenics, and that it's an "option" to help lose weight, but not a necessity lol

Truth! Strength training helps you burn fat even while sleeping because when in a calorie deficit, your body burns fat in order to have the energy to repair the muscles you use. Also, by using your muscles, it signals your body that they are needed and your body is less likely to burn muscle for energy. If you aren't strength training, part of the weight you will lose is fat and some will be muscle too.

Nope......no matter how big you are you should do strength training.

I've lost 42lbs so far (would like to lose another 14-20) and at the start of losing weight, 7 weeks after having a baby, I was lifting weights and doing strength training. It's definitely helped me lose weight and tone up. I'm the same weight I was when I got married, but my hips and thighs are smaller now, and I look more toned.

Please lift.

I am one that did not lift, and now paying the price.

You will be upset if you don't do both.

My friend, you are going to LOVE what weights do for you! And you are going to learn that lifting weights helps to lift stress and lifts your mood. Even just learning to use your body for resistance - you can do a lot of weights work just at home with your own body weight. Planks, pushups (on the knees or off the wall to start is still helping you to build strength), lunges, tricep dips etc are all going to become a very comfortable and familiar part of your journey to weight loss.

Definitely get some advice from a trainer, or check out some of the forums here. Keep asking questions - we are all sharing our knowledge. I am not able to get to the gym because I am full-time carer for my daughter, who is in and out of hospital and has bad days that keep us close to home, so most of my stuff is done at home. But I have been doing an online 12 week body blitz (5th week) that gives me a daily program to follow. On her good days I can do it outdoors, but mostly I do it at home. And I am achieving great results - loving it, too. Lots of people doing it with me online, so you can share your successes and ask for advice along the journey. Food for thought - it is nice to have company and people to turn to who are doing the same things and maybe experiencing the same obstacles, or who have been there and are ready to share their knowledge and encouragement.

Good luck, and well done on your work so far. I also have a treadmill. LOVE IT. Think about investing in a heart rate monitor - you will be very surprised at your calorie burns, and can compare your cardio workouts with your weight workouts. Very educational, and a great asset when you are learning how your body responds.

Wil