Running a lot?

So I been running 20 laps around the track field my cousin says that 5 miles believe him because I am so sore but I'm okay still alive well I'm wondering if I keep that up will it help me lose a good amount of weight right now I'm around 180 suppose to be 140 and please don't tell me to have a balanced diet I'm Mexican food ant that healthy but yes I'm running in the afternoon and I'm thinking of keeping that going for about a month.
Running a lot?
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