Pilates
 

I am wondering can you lose weight doing Pilates or is it just for toning up?

I believe you can lose weight with it. Either way, it's a good idea to tone up your muscles so you look better...so I figure you can't lose. :)

The reason I was interested is I saw a video that I might get and I wanted to know if it would work.

I have heard it is a good workout...I guess the only way you'll know is to try it!

A really fun workout video series is the Bellydance workout series by Neena and Veena Present. They're so much fun! Richard Simmons videos are great too.

Is belly dancing as fun as it seems like it is?

Yes, its totally fun!! I look forward to doing those videos. :D Besides that, they really work your abs, which is my problem area, and in one month of using the videos, I have lost 3 inches off my waist! WOOHOO!!! :D

Anyhoo...yeah, it IS fun. In the Bellydance video series, there's one series of videos with Bellydance workouts designed more as a way to lose weight; the other series teaches you bellydancing more in depth.

I definately recommend them; they work for me, and they're fun!