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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:

How do you get motivated? By knowing your worth. Americans do not know how worthy they are. You deserve to be healthy, but a lot of times, people have, as childs been told - as a children been told that they're no good, that they're never going to be anything else. (Richard Simmons)
The real pride, the real present, is your health and your longevity. My whole career, I have never done anything where competition was involved with weight loss. View quote
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Even though my work is whimsical. I have a very serious job. I cry more than I laugh. View quote
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Everyone has a story that makes me stronger. I know that the work I do is important and I enjoy it, but it is nice to hear the feedback of what we do to inspire others. View quote
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I put a spell on people so they don't know they're working out... An enchanting spell, where they just don't think about it, or over think it, and then at the end they go, 'Wow, I feel good.' View quote
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Comedy, not screaming at someone, can make someone lift their legs higher. There is a way to do a push-up and a sit-up, and it doesn't have to be so complicated. Everyone is putting a difficult twist to it and making you do way too much. View quote
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I have loved deeply. I have lost intensely. I will never love again. I get that love by people who care for me. View quote
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My parents always told me to be myself. I was always funny and silly as a kid. And I would always make them laugh. And they always told me to dream big and follow those dreams. View quote
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When I was growing up, I did not exercise at all. I was raised in the French Quarter in New Orleans. If I saw someone running, I would call the police because I thought they stole something on Royal Street. View quote
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Well mine is not gimmicky - it is the 6 food groups that God made, and exercising every day. Trying to think positively. View quote
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I started my own class for people like me who can't find any place else to go. (Richard Simmons)
People are still grasping for the miracle, and unfortunately, there are no miracles, if you do not exercise for a year, and let your body remain dormant, then you will gain weight. View quote
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I have been up to my head just with calling people, I call about 50 to 100 people a day. View quote
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Ninety percent of people who lose weight gain it back. It's very sad. View quote
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I could be hit by a Sara Lee truck tomorrow. Which is not a bad way of going: 'Richard Simmons Found in a Freeway in Pound Cake and Fudge, With a Smile on His Face.' Let's face it. We don't know anything. View quote
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Sometimes it's just 'Oh my God, I love the taste of fried oysters on French bread with mayonnaise and an order of French fries.' I'm not going to lie to you - I deal with that temptation every single day, many times. View quote
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I have rules about eating, exercising and rules about staying positive. And these rules are sacred to me. View quote
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People treat me like family, 'cause I've always treated them like family. View quote
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One day I may be meeting you and hearing how you've changed your life by saying, 'Farewell to Fat'. View quote
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Yeah, but I do call them back and follow up. Most people talk at overweight people, I talk with them. View quote
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Our children are obese, either have or being threatened by diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and not socially adjusting properly to others because of a lack of fitness. (Richard Simmons)
If your oxygen mask drops down, it's time to take a breather! View quote
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Count your blessings. You are one of a kind. There's no one in the world like you. You are amazing. View quote
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I don't know about you, but every time some joker points me out as I walk through an airport wearing extra-small Dolfin shorts, a tank top and leg warmers, I get a little upset. View quote
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I've always practiced this: Love yourself. Move your body. Watch your portions. 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