Being healthy isn't about inches, pounds, or how kids look - it's about how they feel and making sure they feel good about themselves. So rather than focusing on appearance, it's important to emphasize to kids that when we eat healthy food and stay active, we feel better, and we can perform better in everything we do, from athletics to academics.
Michelle ObamaWe can make a commitment to promote vegetables and fruits and whole grains on every part of every menu. We can make portion sizes smaller and emphasize quality over quantity. And we can help create a culture - imagine this - where our kids ask for healthy options instead of resisting them.
Michelle ObamaBarack didn't pledge riches, only a life that would be interesting. On that promise he delivered.
Michelle ObamaWhen 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.
Michelle ObamaGood health is multifaceted - it's physical, it's internal, it's my diet, and my emotional state. It's all tied in together.
Michelle Obama