The truth is, in order to get things like universal health care and a revamped education system, then someone is going to have to give up a piece of their pie so that someone else can have more. Michelle Obama careeducationgive Change image and share on social
Even if we give parents all the information they need and we improve school meals and build brand new supermarkets on every corner, none of that matters if when families step into a restaurant, they can't make a healthy choice. Michelle Obama brandbuildchoice share on social
We learned about honesty and integrity - that the truth matters... that you don't take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules... and success doesn't count unless you earn it fair and square. Michelle Obama countearnfair Change image and share on social
We learned about dignity and decency - that how hard you work matters more than how much you make... that helping others means more than just getting ahead yourself. Michelle Obama aheaddecencydignity Change image and share on social
I look at how my kids view exercise. They have a complete understanding that nutrition and exercise go hand in hand. I didn't think like that when I was a kid. But they have a real consciousness about it that I'd like to think comes from the years of attention we've put into this. Michelle Obama attentioncompleteconsciousness share on social
I was not raised with wealth or resources or any social standing to speak of. Michelle Obama raiseresourcesocial Change image and share on social
What I tell my kids is, 'I'm preparing you for college and for life. So, having independence, knowing how to set your own boundaries, figuring out how to make that balance. We still have screen-time rules.' Michelle Obama balanceboundarycollege share on social
I like to talk about my obsession with french fries because I don't want people to think that 'Let's Move' is about complete, utter deprivation. It's about moderation and real-life changes and ideas that really work for families. Michelle Obama completedeprivationfamily share on social
I think that people are tired. They're tired of the same old kind of politics. People want a new tone to politics. Michelle Obama kindpeoplepolitic Change image and share on social
We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list. Michelle Obama highjoblist Change image and share on social