Richard's Journey: From Body Image Struggles to Fitness Empowerment

This chapter explores Richard's turbulent relationship with disordered eating and body image as he navigates the restaurant industry in 1970s Los Angeles. After rejecting harmful habits like drug use for weight loss, he finds solace and joy in a supportive fitness environment at Body by Gilda. The narrative also captures the challenges of belonging and Richard Simmons' impactful journey in creating an inclusive gym culture that emphasized acceptance over exclusivity.