Riding at Max Weight

Hello all! Just got myself my first bike since being a child, Im super pumped and love the ride so far!
I Got myself a Marlin 5 (gen 3) I weigh right at about 280lbs which of course is the limit, I’ve been commuting and riding on paved roads mainly starting getting used to the new sensations, etc.

Was told not to really worry about the weight, plus I’m hoping this will help me shed the extra few lbs.

Anyways, I’m concerned about the stock shocks and wheels messing up somehow if I went on some light easy trails and my weight going forward and all that. Am I overthinking too much? I’m very new to biking and wondering if anyone is in my weight class and how your experience has been with your rides?

I’d rather hear from the Reddit community 😇