White House Staffers Lose More Than 110 Pounds, Credits Michelle Obama’s Healthy Eating Focus

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While the first lady’s campaign to lower childhood obesity rates will need time to produce results, if ever, the White House is one place where her message about eating balanced meals and getting more exercise is not only resonating, but showing results, too.

“She is a great inspiration for me to focus every day to try harder, and I have,” Morrison said.

Some of Morrison’s colleagues are also taking the message to heart — and the proof is in their waistlines. Four members of the White House residence staff — Morrison, two chef colleagues and an assistant curator — have lost more than 110 pounds since July 2010. They have kept the weight off so far.