Comments on: First Lady Obama “Puts Daughters On Diet,” Blogosphere Goes Nuts

By: tryin

tryin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:10:02 +0000

I too am a mother and I don’t blame the first lady for looking out for the health of her children. That is something all parents need to do! I have my 15 year old son on a reduced meat diet and exercise plan. He has been doing very well with it and I hope that he will begin cooking vegetarian cuisine for us. He has been cooking since age 7 and wants to be a chef. Sorry to ramble, but yes charity does indeed begin at home!

By: Lillie

Lillie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:41:12 +0000

Too often we forget that charity begins at home and Michelle Obama is certainly practicing what she preaches by first targeting her own daughters and making sure that they are model roles of what she is promoting. Seeing children and adults living longer and healthier lives by changing their lifestyles as it relates to eating should be a welcome benefit for all of us. Today’s technology designed to keep children glued to a TV or a game set doesn’t help the problem. I wish Michelle the best of luck in getting children and parents motivated to fight obesity.

By: Tonya

Tonya — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:49:41 +0000

I was so glad to her First Lady Michelle Obama address childhood obesity. I’m a mother of a 10 year old. Who also was advised by my pediatrician about my daughters weight. My pediatrician has a specialty in childhood cancers. I was not offended at all. I actually voiced my concern about my daughters weight. Healthy eating has to begin at home. I’ve taught my daughter how to make healthy choices. I dont want her to struggle with her weight. It is our job as parents to equip our children with healthy eathing habits.

By: Lesley D

Lesley D — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:13:20 +0000

Great post! I, too, am inspired by the focus shift to children. We also have to remember that it’s not only what they are eating, but where it’s coming from. Grilled chicken is no good if that chicken has been on a diet of antibiotics its whole life. Great site, I intend on making regular visits! Congrats on all of your success.

By: tye

tye — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:59:54 +0000

No more burgers, whole milk, and soda?!? Oh the horror! Seriously, this is ridiculous. Eliminating junk, and high caloric foods is not a diet. This is good news for her daughters! The lessons they learn now will lead to a healthier, and possibly longer, life. Good for her.

By: Helena Thornton

Helena Thornton — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:55:19 +0000

Hi I love your writings.
My commit is that blacks and everybody need to eliminate high fruitcose cornsyrup it’s making everyone obese.
Americans used to be a lot slimmer naturaly before it was put in so many of our foods.
This ingredint is hidden in foods you can’t image even salty foods.
So read labels and shop the perimeter of super markets.
Keep up the good work,women really need to learn about health and clean eating.

By: Barbara Albin

Barbara Albin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:18:13 +0000

The President and First Lady’s children are probably the perfect age to start encouraging healthy eating habits. Doesn’t sound like a diet to me, just sounds like sensible eating and of course staying away from the bad habits that were developed by most of us at a young age. This should encourage healthy eating habits that the girls would never have thought about.