Top 35 Marilu Henner Quotes (2025 Update)

1. “However, don’t let perfectionism become an excuse for never getting started.”

— Marilu Henner

2. “Success in life is defined by how well you deal with plan B.”

— Marilu Henner

3. “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.”

— Marilu Henner

4. “Stress is an important dragon to slay – or at least tame – in your life.”

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5. “Like it or not, the world evolves, priorities change and so do you.”

— Marilu Henner

6. “The more prepared I am, the more I’ll be in control, less nervous, less stressed and more focused.”

— Marilu Henner

7. “The biggest reason most people fail is that they try to fix too much at once – join a gym, get out of debt, floss after meals and have thinner thighs in 30 days.”

— Marilu Henner

8. “Feeling a little blue in January is normal.”

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9. “I play the unsinkable Molly Brown, which is where she got her name from, because she survived.”

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10. “I totally changed my life, changed my lifestyle.”

— Marilu Henner

11. “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.”

— Marilu Henner

12. “I also think stress is related to control. When you’re in charge of your life, you tend to not care about losing control of things that don’t really matter like traffic jams.”

— Marilu Henner

13. “I love the way men smell. I love the way they taste, their texture, the way they’re built.”

— Marilu Henner

14. “It’s important to determine which surroundings work best for you, and then build that environment to suit your needs.”

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15. “Most of us start out with a positive attitude and a plan to do our best.”

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16. “I love the producer, Joel Rice. We worked together years ago putting a project together.”

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17. “Its better to pace yourself throughout a big day like Thanksgiving by having something healthful for breakfast and something light for lunch.”

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18. “If I’m right in the middle of a deadline, I’m up really early.”

— Marilu Henner

19. “Everyone thrives most in his or her own unique environment.”

— Marilu Henner

20. “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.”

— Marilu Henner

21. “Whatever you put in your mouth, make sure it’s high quality.”

— Marilu Henner

22. “I like getting up early. I get up around five.”

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23. “Silence and solitude are more distracting to me than chatter and commotion.”

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24. “Because I work with so many people on the east coast, I get some work done before I get the kids up.”

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25. “Lack of time is a real health killer.”

— Marilu Henner

26. “We’re always bombarded with images from magazines of what looks cool and sexy.”

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27. “It took me about eight years to put together the program that I have been living for twenty years.”

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28. “It is now common knowledge that the average American gains 7 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.”

— Marilu Henner

29. “Healthful whole foods improve our brain function as well.”

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30. “I definitely enjoy being in front of people which gives me that exciting immediate rush.”

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31. “Often when a person can’t get past stress, she will turn to overeating, drinking or smoking, which can become a greater problem than the stress itself.”

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32. “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.”

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33. “When a child is bruised physically or emotionally, parents often reward him with a treat.”

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34. “You know, one of the biggest thrills I have is when famous people recognize me from Taxi.”

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35. “I’m a girl who loves to share information, especially empowering, life-changing, information.”

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36. “Babies act out when they’re hungry, cold, tired. They do this for survival.”

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37. “Resolutions are popular because everyone feels they could use a little improvement.”

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38. “I always say centered food equals centered behavior.”

— Marilu Henner