Crash diet renders Richard Simmons bald

by Jacki Donaldson (Subscribe to Jacki Donaldson's posts)
Jun 18th 2008 8:30AM

Categories: Diet & Weight Loss, Celebs & Entertainment, Men's Health

A crash diet at age 19 left Richard Simmons bald, says the fitness guru. Which is, in essence, why he has such crazy, curly hair today. Sound strange? It is.

Simmons said he had 4,000 hair follicles transplanted after his unfortunate hair loss 41 years ago. The result? That massive head of hair he has today.

Simmons' story comes up as part of a larger story featured in USA Today about hair transplants that require the transplantation of only 120 follicles, and not the current standard of 2,000. Hair regeneration therapy is the name of this hairy breakthrough, and Intercytex is the company trying to market it. Studies show 11 of 19 men who have tried the procedure have successfully grown hair six months after treatment.

You might not want to sign up for this hair fix just yet. It's still in the pioneering stages. And it's not clear just yet how much it costs. Better to take the wait-and-see approach for now. And for those who don't need such a hair-raising intervention: Steer clear of crash diets or your circumstances just might change.

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jayne 6-20-2008 @ 8:21AM

Crash diets are never healthy. I am a personal trainer and weight counselor and unfortunately the only thing that works for sustained weight loss is a combination of reducing your calories and getting some exercise in.
I am all for any tool than can help with weight loss as long as it is healthy. Fad diets usually don't work, and neither do diet pills. I do feel that lower carb eating
(not low or no carb, just limiting processed "white foods") in general is healthy, but I think of that as more of a way of eating than a fad.

As snacks I love berries, almonds(24 almonds is one ounce and a nice
snacks), flavored rice cakes (the chocolate is fantstic with a
teaspon of peanut butter)

Here are a other few tips that I give out:

Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. If you can't be
perfect in your eating don't make the day a wash and start
"tomorrow".

Try to eat something you truly enjoy every day.

Try to eat tomatoes in some form..lycopene is great for all
especially men!

Get a pedometer and try to walk 10,000 steps a day.

If you don't get enough fruits and veggies take a good multi vitamin.

Try to get exercise in when you can. I have read about smartsoles on
many aol boards and they actually work, they increase calories burned
with each step and tone muscles http://www.smartsole.com There is a promo code that I found for them too. THINGZ15 gets you 15% off

And the best thing I did for myself as a single woman is get a pet.
It has reduced stress for me and added to my happiness.

Try not to eat your heaviest meal too late.

Don't hold grudges!

Again all are "tries". nobody is perfect!

Gia 6-20-2008 @ 8:21AM

Love him!! Richard where ya been??

Web 6-20-2008 @ 8:19AM

41 years ago, it seems they used pubic hair for transplant.

Jadey 6-20-2008 @ 9:56AM

Jayne.. great comment & I agree w/ you

Dawn 6-20-2008 @ 9:55AM

Crash diest - just not the way to do it.

My sister was obese her entire life, when she was 33 she jsut decided she didn't want ot be fat any more. So thru alot of hard work, she lost over 100 lbs and was featured on ABC's EXTREME MAKEOVER.

Want to read more about her story? Visit

www.heidihype.com

So proud of you sis!

D

vms5201 6-20-2008 @ 10:22AM

Jayne Thank you so much for your good advice , I've been batttling with my weight since I was 9 , I'm 33 with 2 boys and still battling , I know it should be a complete food choice and exercise , yet it is very hard

merrill1 6-20-2008 @ 10:22AM

Richard check your blood line will you. You are from New Orleans.

Moja

jcbrod1 6-20-2008 @ 10:32AM

this was in the 80's ! who the hell cares this annoying geek

Budo 6-20-2008 @ 10:47AM

From people I know who have been around this guy, he is an arrogant, narcissistic dolt. He looked like Bozo the Clown with the hair, so he may actually look better without any--if that is possible.

Hubby Bear 6-20-2008 @ 10:46AM

Is there a more annoying person on this planet?

CelluliteQueen.com 6-20-2008 @ 10:51AM

Richard, I still love ya!! You're my hero!! And thanks to you, I love the skin I'm in!! (Fat or thin!!)

http://www.CelluliteQueen.com

M. 6-21-2008 @ 12:47PM

Budo, none of what you say is true. You obviously don't know anybody who knows him. Actually, I doubt you know anybody who knows ANYBODY...or anything.

lili46 6-20-2008 @ 1:26PM

web called his hair pubic hair. how rudeeeeeeeee I have naturally frizzy hair. I invite you to get some wisdom web.

lili 6-20-2008 @ 1:26PM

Web wrote saying they must have used pubic hair. Web, there are many people, including I, who have frizzy hair. This is not pubic hair. Compassion and wisdom are important things. I am sure you have them. Please draw upon them.

Anita 6-20-2008 @ 1:25PM

Jane:
Re Smart Soles. I have been wearing them in my 'treadmill' sneakers for about three months now, and it's like walking on air! I bought them because I did too much walking last Fall in two contests - the walking itself wasn't a problem, but I got too ambitious and did a lot of walking on concrete streets, checking out new housing areas. Big mistake. I should have stuck to the tarmac and my treadmill. I'm still suffering from plantar fasciitis from back then. I love walking so Smart Soles are well worth the money!Q

Dovie 6-20-2008 @ 1:25PM

HAAAAAA Richard Simmon's hair is falling out? Get a toupe` Richard. HAAAAAAA You make me tired just watching you strut around. lol But seriously get a hair stylist to shave your head. Might be cuter! U R the man!