Michelle Obama Talks Exercise and Diet

This past weekend at The Hot Mama Fitness Studio, we had a Women's Wellness Workshop entitled "Where are Your on Your To Do List.?" Everyone seemed to have the same story. As women, we tend to put our own personal needs behind the needs of our families and even our jobs. When it comes time to take care of our own personal needs, we are often too tired or we find ways to talk our selves out of it.

As a mother of two and First Lady, Michelle Obama could easily bury her own personal needs at the bottom of her To Do List. However, she has discovered ways to create balance in her life and maintain her sense of happiness.

She has a nice interview with Oprah where she talks about this and the importance of fitness and having a healthy diet.

The First Hot Mama

...I mean, First Lady, works out every day with her husband, President Obama, first thing in the morning. That is what the Commander in Chief told 60 minutes in an interview that aired on March 22, 2009. They typically work out at 7 am, after the girls have gone to school and then have breakfast afterwards.

Having a workout partner is a good idea. Whether you choose your husband, coworker, friend, neighbor, sister or dog, a workout buddy will hold you accountable and help to motivate you to stick to your program. You are not likely to skip your morning jog if you know that your best friend is waiting for you at the corner.

Are you new in town or don't know how to find a workout partner? Try going to sites like Meetup or Craigslist (I personally believe that you can find anything your heart desires on Craigslist) to find a workout partner or group.

I recommend that everyone have a group or buddy that will help keep up your motivation.