Over 300 lbs.. should i weight train?

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  • Ryan0523
    Ryan0523 Posts: 5 Member
    You are welcome, basically do strength train, but dont blast yourself or try to bench 250lbs lol.. just have small goals like a pull up, or 2 min plank.
  • JJordon
    JJordon Posts: 857 Member
    And you don't have to lift free weight, dumbbells or barbell weights, either. Slanted wall, knee, toe pushups. Squats, burpees, chair and floor dips, some light plyometric jumping, if you can works. Bodyweight exercises are just as valid and work well. With pull ups and chin ups being more advanced.
  • Otterluv
    Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
    Check out this topic. You might find some answers here:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/824518-fat-girl-dead-lifting?hl=fat+girl+deadlifts

    Thanks. :blushing:

    I started lifting at 125kgs (275lbs).

    My body started changing really quickly, much quicker than the weight came off on the scales.

    With lifting heavy, I honestly believe that I look smaller than my weight suggests.

    Plus if you start now, you'll have an advantage over lighter people (being able to lift heavier), so once you do hit your goal weight, you'll be a lifting badass.

    :wink:

    Listen to Deeva, she knows what she's talking about.

    Benefits to starting now: increased strength, increased confidence, body recomposition, better balance, stronger bones, and being better able to maintain your muscle mass as you lose.

    Drawbacks to starting now: ......................................................
    Yeah, there are none. So go play with heavy stuff, you won't regret it.
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
    You are welcome, basically do strength train, but dont blast yourself or try to bench 250lbs lol.. just have small goals like a pull up, or 2 min plank.

    250lbs is only just above my goal bench.
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    Yes. Do it now. Conserve that lean body mass while you can!
  • caribear1984
    caribear1984 Posts: 203
    I started doing strength training at 335 pounds. I am now down to 316 and I've been at it for about six weeks now. I do strength/cardio circuit training twice a week and straight cardio four days. I have dropped inches like crazy and noticed great changes in the shape of my body. It was probably one of the best decisions I ever made. But that's me, and the best exercise for you is the one you'll do consistently. What I would suggest is to try it for a couple of months, and if you don't feel good about it you can always go back to your original plan.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Check out this topic. You might find some answers here:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/824518-fat-girl-dead-lifting?hl=fat+girl+deadlifts

    Thanks. :blushing:

    I started lifting at 125kgs (275lbs).

    My body started changing really quickly, much quicker than the weight came off on the scales.

    With lifting heavy, I honestly believe that I look smaller than my weight suggests.

    Plus if you start now, you'll have an advantage over lighter people (being able to lift heavier), so once you do hit your goal weight, you'll be a lifting badass.

    :wink:

    Listen to Deeva, she knows what she's talking about.

    Benefits to starting now: increased strength, increased confidence, body recomposition, better balance, stronger bones, and being better able to maintain your muscle mass as you lose.

    Drawbacks to starting now: ......................................................
    Yeah, there are none. So go play with heavy stuff, you won't regret it.

    ^Yeah, all of this. I wish I'd known sooner is all I can say. I would have started weight training at my heaviest rather than later. It really makes a difference and I have to say, it's definitely a confidence booster too! hehehehe
  • 1brokegal44
    1brokegal44 Posts: 562 Member
    Yes. Muscle burns fat. A blend of cardio and strength training is essential for weight loss, overall health and keeping from getting bored. Who wants to just do cardio? Gotta mix it up so you stick with it.
  • julialou1979
    julialou1979 Posts: 54 Member
    Lift! it's awesome. Take your measurements first and then Lift! Pick up New Rules of Lifting Supercharged if you want a great, adaptable plan... Lifting has made me lose, and made me confident, and it is awesome being stronger. I'm excited for you vicariously!!!!
  • ohnoetry
    ohnoetry Posts: 129
    Yes, lift! I've lost over 40 inches and almost 45 pounds in the first year I've done strength training. And for those who think cardio is the only way to burn calories, that's so not true. I burn over 600 calories during my one hour sessions with my personal trainer. Lifting definitely gets the heart rate going :)
  • sogoobtastic
    sogoobtastic Posts: 22 Member
    Thank you for an inspiring post. I've added you as a friend
  • sogoobtastic
    sogoobtastic Posts: 22 Member
    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

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