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.

I've always been a closet jock, but when I got married and had kids, that fell by the wayside.

I'm varying my workouts so it's not just cardio but also includes moves to maintain my flexibility.

For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country. And not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change. And I have been desperate to see our country moving in that direction.

Our life before moving to Washington was filled with simple joys...Saturdays at soccer games, Sundays at grandma's house...and a date night for Barack and me was either dinner or a movie, because as an exhausted mom, I couldn't stay awake for both.

Now, a good education is about so much more than just learning geometry or memorizing dates in history. All of that is important, but an education is also about exploring new things -- discovering what makes you come alive, and then being your best at whatever you choose

My most important title is Mom in Chief