i want to lose around 2 1/2 stone (35 pounds) so iv started eating a very healthy diet and iv also started running everday. im not very good so its walking and running at the moment but i hope to build it up. Is this effective? im also doing situps, squats, lunges and pressups. People are saying running isnt that good though so im confused! Any advice? thanks.

Any exercise is effective for weight loss, but with weight to lose I would advise you to walk for starters. According to most doctors, low impact exercise and resistance training is safest. If running is important to you, you should work your way up to it more as a way of maintenance once you've shed the extra pounds. It is not necessary for weight loss, though. Running can be hard on the joints- especially when you are carrying extra weight. I lost 70 pounds by walking 3 miles (4.8 km) a day for a few months. Also, you might consider aiming for a measurement goal rather than a weight goal. Exercise builds muscle mass, and muscle weighs more than fat. It is possible that you may not lose as much weight as you like while still losing all the inches. Good luck getting healthy!

runnin is good provided you have ggod shoes with a thick heel otherwise poundign the pavement can lead to leg problems, a healthy diet must be included for effective weight loss

Running is OK plus doing the squats,sit ups and etc. It is better to start running when you are young. Knees get weaker with age. This may be what people are warning you about. Be aware. Good Luck!

Running is the most effective fat-burner!

Running, swimming, bicycling, elliptical machine are all good for weight loss. However the impact of running is likely to cause joint problems later in life.
I prefer bicycling.

Well I play rugby for HRFC Running is good for you but you must also eat good health food.....
Depending on Sports or Health.
Heres a rotare:
Health:
Breakfast: Weatabix
Lunch: Salad And Chicken or Pork
Supere: Yogurt and powerade....
Drinks throughout the day:
Water, Powerade.... No fizzy drinks
Sports...
Breakfast: Eggs, Toast , Beans And Bacon
Snacks: Pasta (optional) tuna, sweet corn,(nothing Fatty)
Lunch: PASTA
Supere: Yogurt, 5 a day fruits and vegetables
Drinks: Water, Powerade. (Coke exepsional)
Exercise:
Pressups : 30
Push Ups : 15
Squats : 10
Walk : 200 Metres ( somewhere from your house and back)
Running:

running is good!
any form of cardio and a healthy diet eventually equals weightloss.
you sound well on your way to losing the wieght you want gone. just remember your body needs days off to regroup, dont deny it of it. but when you take a day off be preparred to go back to the gym the next day and work your *** off! haha.
good luck!!

yes because it helps u sweat and lose weight

dont listen to people that tell you running is not good are they crazy its the number one best way to loose weight and its so dam good for you its sick go for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's the best way to lose weight. I lost 40+ pounds one summer running a mile every day.

running is a great way to stay in shape its healthy for you