Michelle Obama's Top 2011 Fitness Moments

Say what? When Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) criticized Michelle Obama, he went right for the, uh, posterior. "She lectures us on eating right while she has a large posterior herself," he sniped on the phone, according to a MediaBistro report. Since that time, he's apologized (or, at least, stated that he plans to apologize).

Ms. Obama's big offense, apparently, has been asking us to model good exercising behavior and sensible nutrition for our children through her national program, Let's Move. Not exactly controversial stuff. Aside from offending curvy women, Sensenbrenner has forced us to take on the inelegant task of responding to the charges. Not only does the first lady look fabulous -- she kicks butt. While most of us are asked only to model healthy behavior for our own children and communities, Michelle Obama must do so for a nation. It's a good thing she's excellent at her job. Here, our nominations for Michelle Obama's top fitness moments of 2011.

Comments

[Gbenga Ibironke]

09:19 PM on 02/09/2012

everybody is breaking off no-adays, when you are tried of MR PRESIDENT i am available!

[Hlynn]

02:40 AM on 12/31/2011

I like how Mrs. Obama lives what she talks about. She is intelligent and elegant. I don't know why that man would criticize her shape; she is curvy which most women would prefer to be than straight sticks which, for some reason, is considered attractive these days. She promotes healthful eating and physical activity. Who could be against that? I hope she continues to be a role model of healthful living for a long time.

[Hlynn]

01:24 AM on 12/31/2011

I really like what Mrs. Obama has done with her encouragement of more movement and more healthful eating. She definitely lives what she talks about. I don't know what that man is attempting to criticize. Mrs. Obama has a good figure and most women want to be curvy, not look like skinny sticks. Mrs. Obama is intelligent and elegant and she has been a good role model for many.

[Pamela Lake]

10:05 PM on 12/27/2011

Michelle Obama is awesome and beautiful!

[rdk70816]

06:19 PM on 12/26/2011

She is the very best at eating french fries with gusto.

[Assumed Name]

10:27 AM on 12/26/2011

I wuv Michelle Obama...she is soooooo wonderful. :o)

[tiemposdepaz]

09:42 AM on 12/26/2011

If a person doesn't like Michelle, you know they are petty. If they are a politician and they are picking on the FLOTUS, they aren't doing their job, and their focus is off. This man is so paid off by lobbyists, that he has to pick a fight with Michelle on her mission to get kids to eat veggies and exercise? He's sold his soul to the Devil for sure. In addition, why don't people get it that a Black women can be fit and have thick legs? I'm fit, according to BMI or any weight chart. I would have to lose muscle fiber in my butt and legs to be any thinner, but I wouldn't have any shape or power in my legs. Just admire Michelle, Venus and Serena, and maybe any black track star. We just genetically keep a good healthy posterior by nature!

[HowthCastle]

01:43 AM on 12/26/2011

When the First Lady gives some obvious, noncontroversial advice, all the Right Wingers are incensed. What business, they roar, has the government in telling us what to do? (Michelle Obama is, of course, not part of the government.) But equally loudly, they demand that the government tell us when and how to pray--something that the Founding Fathers agreed was really not the government's business!

[marriea]

06:18 PM on 12/25/2011

This video is a little over three minute....I'd bet Sensenbrenner couldn't hold up for 6o seconds. He really needs to stop it.

[hunglow5569887]

01:25 PM on 12/25/2011

Eveytime the Bush's Daughters did something they where in the news!!!!!!! Liberal Media will be the end to this country!!!! Only show one side... Its not the news anymore its what they want you to hear!!!!

[AshinoD]

05:07 PM on 12/25/2011

What does that have to do with this story??

[Nikita123]

08:37 PM on 12/25/2011

That has nothing to do with this story!!

[Jab Allen]

12:05 PM on 12/25/2011

Sensenbrenner is an admitted gay, so just know he has high standards for being buff... And he's not the only conservative GOP congressman who admitted to being gay, but that's not my point. I have never noticed Michelle's butt and don't remember it being bigger than usual, but I do remember her wearing backless, braless dresses in public, which I found to be inappropriate for a FLOTUS. It was noticed first at a barbeque at Ophrah's in early 2008; more sightings since. Another first.

[hunglow5569887]

01:05 PM on 12/25/2011

Hmmmm... either your just a liar or need eye glass's real bad and dont know it!!!!!

[Rex Baker]

05:57 PM on 12/26/2011

I don't think he's gay. I think you have him confused with former Rep. Jim Kolbe (R-AZ).

[Lacy May]

03:02 AM on 12/25/2011

Sensenbrenner has NO sense! Having been a successful professional in fitness/nutrition industry for many years, I can say that Michelle Obama is one of the fittest First Ladies to ever grace the White House.
The Rep. from WI is showing his ignorance. The First Lady has a muscular behind - which means she's fit and in great shape -- he CLEARLY knows NOT what he is speaking of!
I'm pretty sure Michelle could outrun (or cycle, swim, etc) this flabby silly man any day of the week...

[Tonydeeee]

10:51 PM on 12/24/2011

While Miss Obama is setting a good example for our nation and following in the footsteps of previous first ladies who commit themselves to a greater good Repubs. are taking cheap shots. Lead, follow, or get out of the way.

[hunglow5569887]

01:08 PM on 12/25/2011

The repubs taking a cheap shot???? thats the standard for the liberal Demo's nothing but cheap shot artist!!!!!!! From my point of view out of my own 2 eye's he is calling it just like he see's it!!!!! so if the truth hurts oh well.....,.

[Tonydeeee]

01:41 PM on 12/25/2011

Nice try. I wont be collecting that trash.

[tinarm]

12:26 PM on 12/26/2011

I think your screen name says it all. I believe you must have a big head and little else?

[littlepuffycloud]

04:49 PM on 12/24/2011

I love our First Lady..She exudes warmth and approachability. I just love her.

[HowthCastle]

01:46 AM on 12/26/2011

Not true. You don't know what you are talking about.

[tinarm]

12:29 PM on 12/26/2011

You wish you were Nikita, and I guess some medium told you all about the first lady? Do you have a crystal ball, personal experience or is it your inner Shawn Hannity coming through.

[Jerry Person]

09:26 AM on 12/24/2011

Sensless nbrenner would not make a pimple on her rear. He is trash trash talking. He has made a career out of harming Americans. This guy will still tell you he knows Iraq has WMDS. He is a GOP. Good Old per v. Websters says to change what is norm for personal, political ,or religous reasons is an act of perversion. Welcome to GOP Wisconsin. The Land od Per?????? thaks to the GOP.