Truthfully, everyone knows how to eat right. They know the difference between oatmeal and a jelly cream doughnut. They know how to walk. Everyone has this in their brain. When I started, we didn't have all this knowledge. Forty years ago, I lost my weight, but only by watching what I was eating.

Richard Simmons

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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.

Richard Simmons

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No tricks, gimmicks, special pills, special potions, special equipment. All it takes is desire and will.

Richard Simmons

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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.

Richard Simmons

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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.

Richard Simmons

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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.

Richard Simmons

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Energy is that amazing feeling that comes to life inside of you when you're happy and believe in yourself.

Richard Simmons

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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

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

Richard Simmons

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There is no such thing as sleep deprivation, there is only caffeine deficiency.

Richard Simmons

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If anyone's depressed for any reason, whether a relationship has fallen apart or they're having money problems, wearing feathered wings and a tutu takes you into a whole other world. A whole new woooooorld, a world of bright and shining stars!

Richard Simmons

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Everyone in this world is somehow connected. So why not just be nice to everybody.

Richard Simmons

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If I have to die, I want to combust in the middle of one of my classes.

Richard Simmons

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That's what the majority of people in the world do, they walk among the ruins of their life. Things that didn't work out, relationships that went sour, jobs that disappeared. All they can think about is their ruins, and when you focus on that you can't build a new you.

Richard Simmons

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Even though my work is whimsical. I have a very serious job. I cry more than I laugh.

Richard Simmons

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I'm like a stuffed toy. You've never met me, but if you did, you'd just want to take me home and put me in your child's room.

Richard Simmons

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Being successful is something that's sometimes hard to deal with.

Richard Simmons

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When the king gets depressed, he doesn't call for his wife. He doesn't call for the cook. He calls for the court jester.

Richard Simmons

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Singing is good for the soul. It's the first thing I do every morning, after my blessings and my grace. I put music on and I sing.

Richard Simmons

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I just strive to do better. Every time I meet somebody, I ask myself, "How can I help this person?"

Richard Simmons

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I never say anything negative about anyone, because that won't get you anywhere.

Richard Simmons

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