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Any type of regular cardio exercise can help you lose weight because you burn more calories. So, if you stick to eating healthy foods, stay away from junk foods, and strictly limit refined processed carbohydrates (apart from the occasional treat) running will help you to lose weight. Running burns energy. Fat is stored energy. Eventually your body will start to target that extra energy, thereby losing the fat and weight if you eat correctly.
Running (cardio exercise) is very good for weight loss, but it is also hard on your body. Cardio walking to lose weight is also good; it is easier on your body than running or jogging and it is sustainable long term.
For 3 free cardio exercise plans for weight loss (one easier walking plan, one harder walking plan, or one running, plan), and for a list of refined processed carbohydrates to avoid or limit, see the page links, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.
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