Sixty-two year old fitness fanatic Richard Simmons has made quite a name for himself in the fitness industry with his crazy antics and silly enthusiasm. Years after the success of his DVD workout videos first catapulted him to stardom, he’s still sharing his own weight loss journey with others.
Growing up in New Orleans as an overweight child, he had very little self-esteem and, knowing that he didn’t like himself the way he was, he began trying anything he could to lose weight. Richard even took to trying an extreme method of weight loss– laxatives. Lucky for his fans, he eventually figured out that he was on the wrong road, instead going from 268 pounds to 148 pounds with a good diet and exercise. His success with the healthy weight loss method inspired him to help others overcome the emotional and physical obstacles he did and so launched his career.
Believe it or not, Richard started his fitness empire with earnings he saved while he worked as a waiter. The very first fitness center he opened is located in Beverly Hills and has been in business now for 36 years. Richard’s basic mantra is to enjoy losing weight.
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