I start phone calls at 4 A.M. to cheer people up. The housebound, people in the hospital. People who, after decades, still can't get over what happened 10 or 15 years ago. Richard Simmons agocallcheer Change image and share on social
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. Richard Simmons breaddaydeal share on social
When you gather up all the balls of life that you try to juggle, it is a very difficult thing to try to focus in on taking good care of yourself. But that's why God invented me - so I can come and teach and preach and make people laugh and give them some education so they can start liking themselves better. Richard Simmons ballcaredifficult share on social
We're all in trouble, and we all need to sort of pick up the pieces and start to exercise more and really be careful with the food. Richard Simmons carefulexercisefood Change image and share on social
I've always practiced this: Love yourself. Move your body. Watch your portions. Richard Simmons bodyhavelove Change image and share on social
There are sacrifices you have to make. I don't have a lot to offer one person. I have a lot to offer to a lot of people. Richard Simmons lotmakeoffer Change image and share on social
Stop trying to find something in food that will make you feel better. I used to have eating disorders; I'd binge and purge all the time: fried oysters, po' boys, muffulettas, beignets, coffee and doughnuts. I tried to medicate myself with food when people made fun of me or hit me with a bat in school. I'd always turn to food. Richard Simmons batbeignetbinge share on social
I'll tell you who makes me laugh, in a good way, and I'd love to have a date with her: if I could just have a salad with Lady Gaga? This would be my - I would almost probably faint. Richard Simmons datefaintgaga Change image and share on social
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. Richard Simmons bodydormantexercise Change image and share on social
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 they've been through. Richard Simmons crazydeepfunny share on social