But also a Diet Coke. I'm inclined to cut her a break, since her anti-obesity program has largely been exhortatory rather than regulative, and no one can claim the First Lady isn't fit, so the occasional splurge isn't hurting her. Still, it's funny to note that Michelle Obama ordered a 1700-calorie meal at a popular chain burger restaurant (though no reporter has verified whether she cleaned her plate). [WaPo]
Michelle Obama orders a burger, fries, and a shake
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| Isaac Gorodetski Project Manager, Center for Legal Policy at the Manhattan Institute igorodetski@manhattan-institute.org |
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