Michelle Obama's Arms Get a Blog

by Katherine Tweed (Subscribe to Katherine Tweed's posts)
Apr 6th 2009 6:00PM

First Lady Michelle Obama has been busy recently, from meeting the Queen of England to planting a vegetable garden at the White House. But on one blog, her arms still take center stage.

Her toned shoulders and biceps have a dedicated following on First Guns, a blog that celebrates her figure while also questioning why one body part gets so much mileage in the media.

It is worth noting that the First Lady does not claim shortcuts or quick fixes. She works for that definition. Mrs. Obama recently told People magazine that she hits the gym nearly every day with the President, often before the sun rises above Washington.

And while her arms are enviable, it is even more impressive that they are part of an intelligent woman who puts a healthy diet and fitness at the top of her agenda.

How Michelle Obama Stays In Shape

By Kimberly Papa

To anyone who's seen Michelle Obama in one of her trademark sleeveless dresses one thing is clear: She's in great shape (those arms!).

The new First Lady has earned her fabulous figure by sticking to an impressive exercise routine. Find out what she does to stay fit and how she squeezes workouts into her busy life.

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She makes exercise a priority

"A proper diet and regular exercise have always been important to me, for both the physical and mental benefits," Mrs. Obama told Redbook. Speaking about her time on the campaign trail she said, "On the road, I talk to a lot of women about the importance of their well-being; we women often put ourselves last on our 'to do' lists, and we need to take better care of ourselves."

M. Spencer Green, AP

She sticks to a routine

Michelle is devoted to carving out time for exercise. She told MomLogic that she goes to the gym three times a week, where she works out with a trainer for about an hour.

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She's an early bird

It's been reported that when the Obamas lived in Chicago, Michelle would join her friends for 4:30 am workouts at the gym.

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She exercises to de-stress

"Exercise is really important to me -- it's therapeutic. So if I'm ever feeling tense or stressed or like I'm about to have a meltdown, I'll put on my iPod and head to the gym," the First Lady told Marie Claire.

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She stays focused

Her friend Cheryl Rucker-Whitaker told O, The Oprah Magazine that Obama is "One of the women who leave you in the dust. She's a gladiator. She jumps rope 200 times without messing up. We talk in the beginning, but once the workout gets going, she is all business."

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She makes exercise a family affair

Mrs. Obama told Redbook magazine that her family spends time together doing outdoor activities, such as riding bikes and swimming. It's also been reported that when she can't get to the gym, she'll go for a run with her daughters, Malia and Sasha.

Alex Brandon, AP

She adds variety

Michelle told USA Today that her workout routine includes a mix of cardio, free weights, hitting the treadmill and stair-walking.

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Her hubby is her workout buddy

While the First Family was visiting Hawaii in December, it was reported that Michelle and Barack headed to the Semper Fit Center on Marine Corps Base for a morning workout together.

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She has a positive body image

During an interview with People last summer, Michelle said that when she looks in the mirror she says she sees a healthy woman.

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Comments (93)

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)

Scott 4-07-2009 @ 2:07PM

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mike zuliani 4-07-2009 @ 7:06AM

Everyone in the media is making too big a deal over Michelle ObaMA.
No one has said a thing about her massive hips!

gimmea6 4-07-2009 @ 7:02AM

When will her teeth get a blog, or maybe her butt?

yellobutrfly 4-07-2009 @ 8:31AM

Mrs. Obama's teeth, butt and hip were given to her by the same person who created all of us. Including the mouth we use to voice our opinions. However, our manors and morals we obtained from our family and friends. Who should we thank for your negative personality.
Find something wrong with yourself and spend some time improving it, instead of trying to tear another person down.
THANK YOU AND HAVE A GREAT DAY!

vicki 4-07-2009 @ 8:35AM

her teeth are just fine,gee stop picking a wonderful lady apart,shes a very lovely women and a great mom,she happens to be just normal,not like the skinny flake ladies out there that has been our first ladies,,

hhappyteach1958 4-07-2009 @ 7:24AM

Have we not more important things to read about than her? Our country is in deep trouble financially, little children and old people are hungry and homeless. Everyday, we read and hear of children being kidnapped and murdered.

Until we, as good AMERICANS, get our priorities in order, we're on a downhill slide! Will we ever be able to overcome all the obstacles? Not as long as Obama's biceps, etc. are making news!!!

mssalty 4-07-2009 @ 7:32AM

she better keep doing excercises as thats the first thing that gets flabby is the upper arms.. theres not much u can do for them then

Pat 4-07-2009 @ 7:33AM

We are at war and in a recession....the news is about the Obama's foreign fashion trip and the expense of their clothes....where is the thoughtfulness of these two over the concerns of the suffering Americans? Someone needs to take Michele and perform a complete makeover for the sake of America. It is embarrassing her representation to other countries.....how about respectful dressing.....quit trying to look like Hannah Montana....you are way ttoo large of a woman for tights, sleeveless dresses, etc. Get over it Michele, you will never look like the past first ladies that had class, morals, integrity and values.

yellobutrfly 4-07-2009 @ 9:27AM

I think that Mrs.Obama has made it quite clear that she is not going to follow in anyone's foot steps. She has and is making positive changes in what a REAL FIRST LADY should look like, act like, talk like etc.... bE YOURSELF!
She is a role model and a great one at that. Not because she's THE FIRST LADY, because she is educated, married, family oriented, supports her husband, has good manors/morals, speaks her mind, and most importantly loves herself just the way she is. She's not going for plastic surgery, spending money on designer clothes only. She looks good just the way she is. "That's why she's a great role model' She looked good enough for the Queen to break tradition and put her arm around her.
One of the reasons why the Obamas are accepted by world leaders is because the are real.
Anyone who does something good to help stimulate positive outcome in others, is a role model.
Are you a role model?
Are your thoughts, actions, and contributions to society helping to better anyone?
If not start today, you too can be a role model. Now what kind will you be? Not Racist, Petty,Jealous, Mean, Unkind, Envious, Hatefull etc...
THANK YOU AND HAVE A GREAT DAY!

elizabeth 4-07-2009 @ 11:45AM

"PLEASE"!!!! for all who care more about America then Michelle's buck teeth/fat rear/manly arms -- I give her a C- - she could never compare with the diginity of our Previous First Ladies - PLEASE everyone put America first - not icon? worship

Cbreezy 4-08-2009 @ 11:41AM

Pat,
you sound absolutely ridiculous with that comment. If your so concerned about the recession, then why did you read this post? I just laughed as I read this. FYI, Michelle is young for her age and she doesn't have to dress like the Queen of England or those past First Ladys wit here...old woman styles. HELLLOOOO, fashion has changed and I guess your stuck in the past. Man, some of yall up here are racist pricks and need a serious reality check. I'm only 20 and I sound more logical and realistic then practically half of the comments up here. That is why I hate reading the comments on aol post because of how negative and prejudice they are towards people of color. Yall waste your time on here looking for all the negatives in the Obama's when they are trying there hardest to change this catastrophic place we call AMERICA and our land of the FREE. Please, we shouldn't even get praise for most of things we've done politically in the past. I mean, now that we have a more sensible President than BUSHel for brains, why do you compare him to that man who destroyed our country? He's only been in office for a couple of weeks and yall act like he can fix it with a magic wand..NO! It may take his whole presidency to fix this mess since BUSH wrecked it in his two terms of presidency. Yall need to get a life

James Woods 4-07-2009 @ 1:35PM

God! What's your problem, Pat? Are you jealous or something? But a lid on it, b***hface!

lynda tallman 4-07-2009 @ 7:34AM

enough sucking up to her. michelle is a big lady who is no where close to jackie o, in styleor class. michelle is a mean, racist woman... nothing more!

yellobutrfly 4-07-2009 @ 8:30AM

You're absolutely right. She is in a class of her own. Her style, class, education, moral, and family values are her own. She's not trying to be like anyone except herself. It's wonderful that there are more people who love her than the ones like yourself.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!

vicc farson 4-07-2009 @ 8:35AM

jackie o,was a rich snob,at least michelle is a real down to earth lady,,as far has her hips,,hey shes one of the normal ladies,we can all look up to her,

Tee 4-07-2009 @ 10:04AM

Ignorance is bliss eh Pat? .... lol

Kelly 4-07-2009 @ 11:43AM

America is a down right mean country according to Michelle Obama. She needs fit arms to carry that chip she has on her shoulder.

mistykay 4-07-2009 @ 11:56AM

Yes - she definately is a medan racist woman! The greater point in this ridiculous Obama-drama is the recognition that FOOLS would actually put up a website to follow her ARMS!!! OMG!!! Yes, and those are the SAME IDIOTS who voted last November! NO brains.....no intelligence...total sheepies who know nothing about foreign policy, domestic policy. etc. and care less about the history of this country or about the Constitution! They cannot live life beyond a five second sound byte on cable news, and fall easily by a repeated mantra from a very very arrogant man.......sigh........

Pat 4-07-2009 @ 7:44AM

The Obama campaign was all about the Americans....what has happened to those promises.....they need to quit putting themselves first.....we are at war and in a recession....wouldn't you think this matters more than their fashion trips and the abuse of Air Force One......broken promises, lies, deception........