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Michelle Obama Walks the Walk on Fitness, Health

First lady joins administration's push for more positive habits

By M. Morris, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 28, 2009 4:40 PM CDT

(Newser) – The Obama administration's push for better fitness and nutrition starts at the top, with the gym-rat president and garden-planting first lady setting the bar high for a nation of couch potatoes. It's all about moderation, Michelle Obama tells Prevention magazine. "My message to women:... Read full story »

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