First Lady Michelle Obama is on her way to England at this hour. But before she left she wanted to make sure her loyal subjects know she is not pregnant. What took her so long to address the rumors we wonder?

From US magazine.com:

    Besides treadmill and weights, Michelle says, “I also do some jump rope, some kickboxing — and I’d like to take up Pilates, if I could figure out whether there’s time. After I had [daughter] Malia, I began to prioritize exercise because I realized that my happiness is tied to how I feel about myself. I want my girls to see a mother who takes care of herself, even if that means I have to get up at 4:30 so I can do a workout.”

    Nevertheless, rumors have spread that the first lady is expecting — and she is just baffled.

    “I was like, ‘Baby bump’? As hard as I work on my abs?” she says. “Here’s the scoop: Not pregnant. And not planning on it.”

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