When I was a little girl, back in the early ‘sixties, we had to exercise to a record in gym class. The song we heard and followed the exercise instructions from was memorably entitled, “Go You Chicken Fat Go”. It was sung by Robert Preston of the Music Man fame and we had to jump around while it played several times, ending the romp with all the kids shouting, “Go You Chicken Fat Go!!”. Of course, I cannot remember any of us kids being especially chubby since we played outdoors and rode bikes daily. However, I am nearly 60 years old and I remember that tune to this day. I suggest that Michelle Obama resurrect that old ditty and distribute it as she makes her way through these United States. I am sure it would be far more effective than her suggestions are.
I forgot to mention that I think the Chicken Fat song was part of President Kennedy’s Physical Fitness agenda that was so popular during his Presidency. I recall my sister won a President’s Award for Gymnastics in the elementary school we attended. SInce the Obamas think they are the Kennedys is even more reason for Michele to unearth that song!!!