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To be a good parent, you need to take care of yourself so that you can have the physical and emotional energy to take care of your family.

Michelle Obama

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Michelle Obama
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 17
Former First Lady Of The United States
Lawyer
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Chicago
Illinois
Michelle LaVaughn Obama
First Lady Michelle Obama
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama
Michelle LaVaughn Obama née Robinson
Michelle Robinson
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I've always tried to make sure that what I do really connects with the broader agenda of what my husband Barack Obama is trying to do.... But I also find that I have to be very passionate myself about the issue to be able to represent it well. One of the big issues that I've talked a lot about...is childhood health, nutrition and obesity.
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We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list.
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Let me tell you something: for the first time in my adult life, I am proud of my country, because it feels like hope is finally making a comeback.
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Celebrating the holidays in the White House over these past eight years has been a true privilege. We've been able to welcome over half a million guests... our outstanding pastry chefs have baked 200,000 holiday cookies... and Barack [Obama] has treated the American people to countless dad jokes.
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I know what it feels like to struggle to get the education that you need.
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Child hunger and child obesity are really just two sides of the same coin. Both rob our children of the energy, the strength and the stamina they need to succeed in school and in life. And that, in turn, robs our country of so much of their promise.
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Barack knows the American Dream because he's lived it...and he wants everyone in this country to have that same opportunity, no matter who we are, or where we're from, or what we look like, or who we love.
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For me exercise is more than just physical, it’s therapeutic.
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One of the things I've done personally is bring my girlfriends into my health and fitness journeys.
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Fashion is not just about what we wear, but...fashion is also a business. It is an art, it's a career that involves science, engineering, accounting and so much more. People can learn about the math behind Charles James' designs, and think, 'Maybe I should pay closer attention to geometry this semester'
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I always want to be on the cusp of being in the best shape that I can be. What I'm discovering is that the older you get, the more work you have to do to stay there.
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I think my mother taught me what not to do. She put us first, always, sometimes to the detriment of herself. She encouraged me not to do that. She'd say being a good mother isn't all about sacrificing it's really investing and putting yourself higher on your priority list.
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I hate diversity workshops. “Real change comes from having enough comfort to be really honest and say something very uncomfortable.
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Find people who will make you better.
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When I was younger, I could eat whatever I wanted, as long as I exercised or if I didn't exercise and just watched what I ate, I'd maintain. Now I have to do both.
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People want to feel hopeful.
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The beauty of my job is that I get to see more of that America. And that feeds me.
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There is no magic to achievement. It's really about hard work, choices, and persistence.
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We need to support Mary Burke for Governor!
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Whether you come from a council estate or a country estate, your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude.
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