Richard Simmons quotes

Richard Simmons is an American fitness personality and television star, widely recognized for his energetic and flamboyant style. His exercise videos and public appearances inspired millions to pursue healthier lifestyles. He remains a beloved figure in popular culture and fitness motivation. Here are 69 of his quotes:

When I go to bed at night, I ask God to give me another day; I ask him to keep me strong and make me a good teacher and to keep spreading this right word. (Richard Simmons)
No one is perfect... absolutely no one. Like precious stones, we have a few flaws, but why focus on that? Focus on what you like about yourself, and that will bring you happiness and peace. View quote
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Everyone in this world is somehow connected. So why not just be nice to everybody. View quote
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Number one, like yourself. Number two, you have to eat healthy. And number three, you've got to squeeze your buns. That's my formula. View quote
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Puberty for me was graduating from Thousand Island salad dressing to Caesar salads. It was like going from hot dogs and hamburgers to beef stroganoff, or from ice cream in a cone to creme brulee. View quote
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I get tired of negativity in our country. I get tired of people who only want to know dirt. I get tired of people who don't believe in themselves. View quote
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I hope in my lifetime we can all continue to laugh at ourselves and not put down anyone for what they weigh. View quote
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For my workout, I'm up at 4 A.M. I say my prayers, count my blessings, and I work out right away. I just get it done. View quote
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Take a moment every day to find peace. Pull over to the side of the road, turn off the radio, and find peace. View quote
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When I go to teach, that's not my workout. It's my show. I'm 134 pounds - I'm a teeny thing. I work out 11/2 hours a day and eat 1,600 calories. I can't stray because I have to fit into these Dolfin shorts! View quote
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Most workouts are way too aggressive. Thousands of lunges wear out the body. (Richard Simmons)
People have been frying foods since Jesus was on this planet, and there is always going to be greasy, fried, salty, sugary food. It is up to the individual to walk in and say, 'I don't want those fries today.' View quote
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I have 40 pounds to lose. It is not the fault of the fast food people, and anyone who's trying to sue the fast food places needs a therapist, not an attorney. View quote
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My persona has always been what a man was never supposed to be. Outrageous, gregarious, crazy, silly, funny. View quote
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No tricks, gimmicks, special pills, special potions, special equipment. All it takes is desire and will. View quote
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I spent my childhood eating. The only exercise I got was trying to twist off the cap of a jar of mayonnaise. View quote
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My nickname is Dickie Jukebox. I own thousands and thousands and thousands of songs. View quote
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Every morning when I get up, I ask God what he wants me to do, ask him to lead me to the right people to help them. View quote
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It's not nice to make fun of people with issues. View quote
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I get an abundance of e-mail every day, some say 'dear Richard, can you call my husband, he weighs 400 pounds...' or 'my 14-year-old is 200 pounds...' or 'I just got divorced, no one wants me, I am 500 pounds.' So I pick up the phone and I call people. View quote
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But if you pick up every other magazine, it is the peanut butter diet, or the cabbage soup diet, and then you go to the radio and you hear that you can drink some solution and you will lose weight overnight. It just does not work that way! (Richard Simmons)
Right now many schools have no recess. Most schools have no PE. View quote
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A kid who moves is a kid who learns. View quote
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I suffered from eating disorders when I was just a kid. I did not like me or the way I looked. But back then, you could not tell anyone. View quote
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I consider myself a court jester - motivator. View quote
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Photo: Angela George, CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: American Celebrity
Born: July 12, 1948
Died: July 13, 2024
Quotes count: 69