Some questions to help me with my lifestyle change

I am a 6'1' 365lb male that has had a sedentary life style for 10 years. Before I got so far off track I was a moderate athlete. I did some weight training and mountain biking. At one time I was a pretty fit, and muscular 205-210. Now I am ready for my lifestyle change before it is too late, sometime I feel like it already is...

I have just been out of this for so long I am kind of stumped as to where to start. I want to get back into weight training again but I know the most important thing for me right now is getting to a healthy weight. I will start my routine at home and probably get into a gym in a few months or so. I don't want to wait until I can get to the gym. I would like to start now. I have a heavy bag, adjustable 50lb dumbbell set, a resistance band set, a jump rope, and a 16kg/35.2lb kettle bell.

I am just wondering if I should concentrate on just aerobic activity for a while, or should I start with some light weight work too?

If I do both do I do cardio on the same days a weight training?

Would my resistance bands be considered weight training? Or should I incorporate them into my cardio and just use the dumbbells and kettle bell for weight training?

I am also not really sure how to set up my calories to lose fat with the right ratios for protein, carbs, fat. I know also know that 1 or two pounds a week is a healthy rate to lose weight.

I also have a problem of over thinking things.... So maybe I just need some help figuring out which muscle groups I should work together on which days. And when to do cardio... HA!

I appreciate any help you guys and ladies want to give. I am ready to go!
 
Given that you're quite out of shape, I wouldn't recommend anything intensive yet.

First start by getting your diet in order. Find your BMR and go on a -500 calorie deficit. That alone will make the pounds drop fairly quickly.

After that, aim to start some form of cardio. Probably best to start out walking/lightly jogging about 30min-1hr everyday. Lengthen the time whenever you feel comfortable.

I've never used resistance bands before, but they're probably a better idea than using weights. Should be easy enough to find sites online showing how to use them in a variety of ways.
 
No worries, here in the beginning most of my cardio will be from walking. But I do want to progress. I know that if I hurt myself in the beginning it is just as bad as not starting. I am just looking for ideas as my fitness level increases.

Lower caloric intake + walking will start the process. As I build endurance I will be starting more, heavy bag, skipping rope, and etc.
 
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