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Michelle Obama Wears Own Dress on Ladies' Home Journal Cover, Talks Exercise and Diet

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano (Subscribe to Katie Hintz-Zambrano's posts)
Posted Aug 4th 2010 at 7:00PM  
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The first lady dons her own blue Calvin Klein frock for September's Ladies' Home Journal. Photo: Courtesy of Ladies' Home Journal

Ladies' Home Journal netted itself a big fish for the ever-important September issue: First Lady Michelle Obama, who graces the cover in her own silky blue sleeveless Calvin Klein dress, gently swept-back hair, hoop earrings, and pink lipstick and eye shadow.

Inside the magazine, Obama discusses her new Let's Move initiative, which she spoke to AOL Health about during her first live chat ever last month, aimed at getting kids to eat better and exercise, and opens up about her own routine to stay slim and boost her energy.

Although we don't get any direct tips on how Obama gets those killer biceps, she does admit to waking up at 4:30 every morning to work out and gets through those sessions with a little mental trick.

"I always think, 'Don't think about how you're feeling during the workout. Think about an hour and a half from now, how good you're gonna feel the rest of the day,'" she tells the magazine's editor-in-chief, Sally Lee.

As for encouraging Malia, 12, and Sasha, 9, Obama approaches the exercise issue gently.

Reiterating what she told AOL Health, Michelle explained, "I never talk about weight with my girls. I try not to even talk about my weight. Because you're right, it is a sensitive issue. My girls are preteens and they're seeing their bodies in a whole different way," she says.

"We have conversations around health, food, and activity. I tell them sports are something I want them to engage in because it's good for them. It's good to practice teamwork, to understand what it means to suffer a loss, to win with grace. It has nothing to do with weight, it has everything to do with being a well-rounded person."

When it comes to eating healthy, Obama says she'll indulge in pie and french fries (her favorites) from time to time but otherwise tries to keep a balanced diet and has even employed an all-vegetable cleanse.

"The cleanses are good for a short period of time," she says. "I can't live my life on a cleanse. But they help me clean out my palate. Because when you start adding things like sugars into your diet, you start craving them. And the more you eat, the more you crave... So maybe I'll do a cleanse for two days. It isn't a way of life, because I like food too much. But it is good to break your mind-set."

To read more of Obama's exclusive interview, head over to lhj.com.

In the meantime, check out the September cover stars of British Vogue, Glamour, and Vanity Fair.
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danielle, 8-08-2010, 8:53AM

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

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justhorses, 8-08-2010, 8:20PM

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justhorses

Did she buy it at Target or Old Navy or she`s above that now?

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Carilyn, 8-08-2010, 8:25PM

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Carilyn

Excellent !!! I love the first Lady. She is so special woman. Obama !!!! Obama !!!! Obama !!!! Yessssssssssssss.!!!!

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Sherry, 8-08-2010, 8:31PM

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The first lady goes sleeveless and sets a new trend ...(we've been going sleeveless for centuries Michelle, where have you been)

The first lady wears shorts (again Michelle, where have you been hiding)

The first lady and daughters vacation in Spain ( who cares)

The first lady wears her own dress in a magazine shoot ... (now remind me),... WHY IS THIS NEWS ?????

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jane, 8-08-2010, 8:27PM

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jane

Hmm......nice remarks. Bet you're all beautiful, well dressed, highly educated and refined to be making such comments.

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rgr5108, 8-08-2010, 8:39PM

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rgr5108

Hey, amishfarmer...Can you explain your comment? I have no idea to what you are referring.

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Nicholas, 8-09-2010, 12:33AM

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Lol, you would have to look at the picture of her and picture a cheetah in the wild... It should all come together after that.

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Melissa, 8-08-2010, 8:50PM

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I am stunned at some of the mean, hateful and, I suspect, racist comments here. Of course, all the racists will say "Oh no, it has nothing to do with her race! I have dear friends who are black!" The woman is an attractive, well-dressed, well-educated and well-mannered lady, who makes a good impression on behalf of our country. Try to give credit where credit is due...she didn't run for office, but is thrown full-force into the limelight because of her husband's career. There is not enough money in the world to get me to want his or her job!

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Starfinder, 8-08-2010, 8:55PM

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I would rather see Michelle Obama discussing worthwhile topics like health than flitting about Spain on an outrageously expensive vacation at taxpayers' expense while many of those taxpayers are barely able to eat. Either she doesn't get it, or she doesn't care. I support her concern about health, but I despise her self indulgence and materialism.

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pam, 8-08-2010, 8:56PM

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she is the worst dressed firsat lady I have ever seen and I lived long enough to see a lot..don't give a rats ass about her color..
anytime you say something about the "change pair " people fall apart..raraly has she ever had something really nice on rarely and someone needs to tell her how to sit when in a dress

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LISA, 8-08-2010, 8:59PM

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I don't like her...She is fake. And if WE(meaning spanish,white,Arab,Chinese etc) dont like her or obama that we must be racist? B.s. We don't like her because she is fake..her husband spends money like its nothing and she is making us pay part of her trip to Spain.....That 150,000 could of gone to GIVE A FEW PEOPLE JOBS FOR A YEAR!!!!!!

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rgr5108, 8-08-2010, 9:14PM

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Yeah, I forgot, she is the first First Lady to go on a trip. How dare she???? Given all the negative things that happen to the family of the President (whichever President) then if they go on a little vacation, SO WHAT? Their lives changed drastically due to his desire to be of service to America, and a lot of the changes are not stuff the rest of us would like. First families give their lives over to the demands of service to the country. By the way, the Obama's are paying for the trip for Michelle and her daughter's costs...it is not at their request that secret service has to come along. That is just part of the job of being the President's wife and child. They would probably LOVE to get to go do something normal, without all the entourage. That entourage is not at their request!

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IE, 8-08-2010, 9:17PM

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Just plain gross

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melissa, 8-08-2010, 9:17PM

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I forgot, Bush was such a frugal president. And did you miss the info about how much vacation time Bush took away from the office during his 2 terms? Look it up.

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Praise the Lord, 8-08-2010, 9:21PM

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Wow! Some of you are really threatened by M.O! I could never understand why-I mean sticking to the topic at hand, WHY does she frighten you? I am a white woman and I did not vote for her Husband but as an American I DID sit and watch the entire swearing in last year and I noticed how in the midst of the famous and the powerful-the girl looked about as bewildered but determined as any one I know would look so what is wrong if she looks great, has upper arms any 25 year old would cry for and has knowledge and sense enough to not impart body fat cautions onto her two impressionable daughters? You hate that she is a hit don't you? The cover of this magazine is probably the first time since Goldie Hawn graced one that I have even cared enough to seek out and buy one and surely, I won't be the only one to do so. This lady is a GOOD Lady, IF you are American in your heart you must admit that she IS the First Lady and you will show her respect. Now, write back when you or your wife become POTUS!

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Uncle Eddy, 8-08-2010, 9:30PM

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Wow! Michelle wears her own dress for a photo. I can hear the Fox Commentators now.

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Patty, 8-08-2010, 11:40PM

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YOU'RE AN IDIOT WHO PROBABLY LOVES AL FRANKEN, WHO'S ALSO AN IDIOT!

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Lindap, 8-08-2010, 9:48PM

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God doesn't like ugly, and you haters are looking mighty ugly! You better get those green-eyed monsters out before they consume you! You haters had nothing to say when Bush was wasting our money to start a phoney war to grease the pockets of his friends and himself. Our First Lady is beautiful inside and out, and God will continue to bless her and her family. There's a beautiful, black family in the White House, so deal with it Lisa, Pam and all you other green-with-envy haters!

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rgr5108, 8-08-2010, 9:47PM

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Wow, slamin sam, thank you so much for proving my point. So are you one of those people who would deny being a racist, or do you proudly wear your hood?

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melissa, 8-08-2010, 10:01PM

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GO, Lindap! YAY!!!!!

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