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Richard Simmons is an American television actor, best known for his role in the popular TV show 'The Richard Simmons Show'. He is beloved by audiences for his unique comedic style and exaggerated performances.

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“If you want to get the body you've always dreamed of, you have to earn it. You can't buy it, you can't rent it. You have to earn it. My formula has always been love yourself, move your body, watch your portions. And it sounds so easy, but it is not.”

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Author:Richard Simmons

“Most workouts are way too aggressive. Thousands of lunges wear out the body. It's not healthy for the one with the bad back, bad knees, diabetes. I'm never going to do that.”

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“For many years, my formula has been to love yourself, move your body and to watch portion size. But the No. 1 thing is to love and value yourself, no matter what you've been through.”

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“I am kinder to my body. I don't try to prove anything to myself or others. I keep thinking about the need to go slower, gentler and maintain a sense of humor about it all.”

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“Sleep is critical to me ... at least eight or nine hours a night. I start to slow down my body and my mind at least 30 minutes before I get into bed. I don't watch any disturbing or invigorating TV at night.”

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“I have never lied to the people. I have always told them to love themselves, to move their body, and to watch their portions. I never jumped on any other bandwagons for stupid diets or shots or pills or anything. I'm very worried about our young people. And we need to take care of them, or they're not going to live as long as their parents. And this is really something very important to me.”

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“When I talk to kids who are overweight, I see my face on their bodies.”

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“There is no magic milkshake or workout machine. I think the real machine is your body. I do love treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, free weights.”

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“If you want to get the body you've always dreamed of, you have to earn it.”

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“I'm 64, but I act like I'm still 12. I go to schools. At colleges, they come out in droves, they almost scare me. I think it's just to see if I'm still alive. After I work them out - and it's not easy - I sit them down and we have a serious talk. Are they eating? Working on their body? I can say things parents won't say. No matter where I go, I talk to each one individually after I teach. They tell me things like, 'I'm starving, guys like girls thinner.' I give them concrete advice about self-image and self-worth.”

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“For 40 years, my formula has been to love yourself, move your body and to watch portion size. But the No. 1 thing is to love and value yourself, no matter what you've been through.”

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Author:Richard Simmons

“I've always practiced this: Love yourself. Move your body. Watch your portions.”

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Author:Richard Simmons

“Most workouts are way too aggressive. Thousands of lunges wear out the body.”

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Author:Richard Simmons

“When I lost my weight, I went and bought about 15 different types of underwear to see what would look good on my new body. It's exciting!”

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“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.”

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Author:Richard Simmons

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Born: July 12, 1948
Known for: Television actor
Quotes: 153

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