Marilu Henner
16 quotes
Biography
"Being in control of your life and having realistic expectations about your day-to-day challenges are the keys to stress management, which is perhaps the most important ingredient to living a happy, healthy and rewarding life."
"When we participate actively in our lives and open our senses to all the stimuli around us, we build memories that can be retrieved and enjoyed the rest of our lives."
"For years, I was the girl whose idea of a gourmet meal was a pot of cheese followed by . I would think nothing of spending three days chipping away at a pound of Jarlsberg, eating no other food, and proudly calling it my “1,700-Calories-a-Day Diet”! […] I knew my health needed improving, so I started making changes. But nothing had quite the impact on my health like giving up cheese. In fact, I consider the day I gave up cheese forever—Wednesday, August 15, 1979—my true health birthday. […] When I gave up dairy, everything about me changed. My skin cleared, my cheeks de-puffed, my nose narrowed, my eyes brightened, my body streamlined."
"Most of us start out with a positive attitude and a plan to do our best."
"Like it or not, the world evolves, priorities change and so do you."
"We're always bombarded with images from magazines of what looks cool and sexy."
"You know, one of the biggest thrills I have is when famous people recognize me from Taxi."
"I always say centered food equals centered behavior."
"Research has shown that even small amounts of processed food alter the chemical balance in our brain and cause negative mood swings along with noticeable dips ill energy."
"We tend to connect bad food and bad habits with romance and sex."
"Lack of time is a real health killer."
"It is now common knowledge that the average American gains 7 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day."
"I took anatomy classes. I went to medical libraries and talked to doctors and nutritionists. I did the whole thing before using myself as a human guinea pig."
"Foods high in bad fats, sugar and chemicals are directly linked to many negative emotions, whereas whole, natural foods rich in nutrients - foods such as fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes - contribute to greater energy and positive emotions."
"Most of us start out with a positive attitude and a plan to do our best."
"It is now common knowledge that the average American gains 7 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day."