I do Pilates a lot. I don’t do a lot of cardiovascular stuff.

Meaning of the quote

The quote suggests that Teri Garr, an American actress, prefers to do Pilates exercises rather than engage in a lot of cardiovascular activities like running or swimming. Pilates is a type of exercise that focuses on improving flexibility, strength, and balance, while cardiovascular exercises are activities that get your heart rate up and make you breathe harder. Teri Garr seems to enjoy the benefits of Pilates more than the demands of cardiovascular workouts.

About Teri Garr

Teri Garr is a retired American actress known for her comedic roles in films like Young Frankenstein, Tootsie, and Mr. Mom. With over 140 credits, she was nominated for an Academy Award and has won other prestigious awards. Garr’s quick wit and charming personality made her a sought-after guest on late-night shows.

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There are things that you can do today that, years ago, there was nothing. The community today needs to know that with MRI and the current medications the view is good.

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I’ve always been this insane. Isn’t that interesting?

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Someday they may cure MS, that idiot thing. It gets in there and they can’t get it out.

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MS doesn’t define who I am.

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Oddly enough, MS has made my life so much better than it was before. I now appreciate what I have and I am not running around like a rat in a maze.

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Any movie I’ve ever made, the minute you walk on the set they tell you who’s the person to buy it from.

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I have been off the motorcycles for about 20 years now, but that doesn’t mean I can’t still do it.

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I have worked enough and I am happy to be touring the country speaking about living with MS to give people inspiration and motivation to help themselves.

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My doctor said, for want of a better word, now that we’ve got medicines out here that can help, let’s put you on one of them and say we’re treating MS.

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Take a step back, evaluate what is important, and enjoy life.

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I plan to live to be 120!

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I think there are a lot of myths about MS, and it may have affected my career.

Teri Garr

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I understand how hard it is to talk to people about MS. You don’t want pity or random advice.

Teri Garr

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I have a disease, but I also have a lot of other things.

Teri Garr

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There were symptoms that I saw, and though I went to many doctors and had many tests, no one diagnosed MS.

Teri Garr

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You have to find out what’s right for you, so it’s trial and error. You are going to be all right if you accept realistic goals for yourself.

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There’s always going to be somebody worse off than me.

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I go to my physical therapist to keep fighting it and one of them told me if you don’t use it, you lose it, but I know we’re on television so I won’t say what I would often say.

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Seventy-five percent of MS sufferers are women.

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I have an enormous fondness for delicious food. It’s very comforting.

Teri Garr

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I take one of the interferon therapies, Rebif.

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American actress

I refused David Letterman’s proposal of marriage for obvious reasons, but thanks for asking.

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American actress

I do Pilates a lot. I don’t do a lot of cardiovascular stuff.

Teri Garr

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If you get a diagnosis, get on a therapy, keep a good attitude and keep your sense of humor.

Teri Garr

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You have to lift your head up out of the mud and just do it.

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You can be diagnosed and treated early. And there is hope for the future.

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In addition to having a good partnership with a good doctor, you have to do some of the work yourself. Go online, read about it, and find out what you can tolerate.

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With this disease it is so easy to throw in the towel, and that is the worst thing we can do.

Teri Garr

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