“ I show them the funny part, the silly part, the laughing part, the crazy part and then the really deep, deep part where I'm talking from my heart to these people. Because I've been through everything… Richard Simmons
“ 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 anyth… Richard Simmons
“ 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
“ 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. Richard Simmons
“ 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 ove… Richard Simmons
“ When you're feeling down, sad, lonely, negative, you don't want to take care of yourself - and the weight problem and the diabetic problem and the heart attack and stroke problems and high cholesterol… 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. Richard Simmons
“ Well mine is not gimmicky - it is the 6 food groups that God made, and exercising every day. Trying to think positively. Richard Simmons
“ 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
“ Count your blessings. You are one of a kind. There's no one in the world like you. You are amazing. Richard Simmons
“ I hope in my lifetime we can all continue to laugh at ourselves and not put down anyone for what they weigh. Richard Simmons
“ 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. Richard Simmons
“ 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. 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. Richard Simmons
