How to Strength Train? - For weight loss and muscle toning while in a tiny apartment

Hello!

After many years of struggling to manage my weight. I am finally over trying to lose weight without exercising, I am ready to commit to being active again!

From what I have read it seems that strength training is the way to go.

I want to start building muscle immediately... but I live in a tiny apartment and am not able to join a gym since I may be re - locating a few months from now.

I do have free weights, but they are extremely light (around 8 or 10 pounds).

Does anyone have any suggestions on websites, videos or whatever to consult regarding how to do a total body strength training workout using my own body as weights, and in my own apartment?  

Thanks!

Check out  Total Body for Beginners from Paige Waehner - it's a nice starting point, hits all the major muscle groups, and doesn't require a lot of equipment. You'd outgrow that workout pretty soon, but it's a nice starting point for getting into a routine.

 Krista's got some ideas for you as well :)

HAVE YOU EVER TRIED CATHE FREDRIECHS VIDEOS? I REALLY LIKE HERS . I DO THEM IN MY BEDROOM WITH A KING SIZE BED!! SHE HAS GRAT WEIGHT TRAINING VIDEOS!!!!

Wow! Great suggestions, thank you so much!!

I tried squats in my apartment and my thighs are killing me!

A couple of years ago I had legs of steel when on a crew team and now I can barely do four squats... It is crazy how out of shape you can be and not even realize it! 

You can try going here:

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/fitness/cfile. jsp?item=/marketing/buildaworkout/BuildVideo

You'd have to sign in with an account, but they can give you a customized workout plan with videos based on what you have with you and what you want to tone. I also use Youtube and look for Pilates workout - someone posted the 10-minute solutions videos there and I use those so I don't have to buy the DVD myself. :P