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If Barack was liked, Michelle was beloved.

But there are still some lesser-known facts about the former first lady that may take you by surprise.

Michelle Obama smiling

“We sit in our own pain, thinking that somehow we’re broken.

“My mom, for sure.

For me, role-modeling was immediate, it was touchable.

Michelle Obama speaking

“When I was little, I wanted to be a mother, because that’s who I saw.

I saw my mom caring for me.

I didn’t play doctor.

Michelle and Barack in 2004

I didn’t play lawyer.

“It really makes a difference,” she said.

not putting the butter back in the fridge after breakfast.

Michelle Obama waving

Why is she so obsessed with staying active?

As she explained it,Michelle Obama’s mental healthhugely benefits from the practice.

“If I don’t exercise, I won’t feel good,” the former first lady shared.

The former first lady

“I’ll get depressed.”

So what do you better do to get Michelle-like arms, all while prioritizing your own mental health?

For instance, Michelle’s brother, Craig Robinson, was skeptical about Barack at first.

Michelle and Barack on stage

“[Michelle] asked me to play basketball with him.

So did Barack pass the test?

My group of female friends isn’t calling me to say, ‘What can I do?’

Michelle Obama speaking

They’re …. calling me to say, ‘How you doin’ girl?

You know, let’s talk.'”

And the former first lady’s story is even more inspiring when taking her humble beginnings into account.

Michelle and Barack on stage

After the public admission, Michelle vowed that she’d “take a break” from the unhealthy snack.

As noted by theNew Zealand Herald, Michelle attended Bryn Mawr Elementary School in Chicago.

Michelle went to her mother with her concerns.

Michelle Obama speaking

Michelle answered, “Oh, no.

It’s part of the job.”

“All we can do as women is make the best decisions for us.

Young Michelle Obama campaigning

So I can’t be surprised that people are interested.

“I know too many young couples who struggle and think that somehow there’s something wrong with them.

And we get help with our marriage when we need it.”

Michelle Obama waving from plane

Michelle Obama speaking

Michelle Obama speaking

Barack and Michelle walking