Below the Muffin Top Belt

I really hate to give Rush Limbaugh any sort of mention or attention, but I seriously just can't believe this "man".

The radio host recently took some pot shots at the First Lady's weight and physique, which was started by her chowing down on some ribs while on vacation...BLASPHEMY!! Limbaugh went on to say that Michelle Obama is a hypocrite because of her platform/campaign, "Let's Move". (right, CNN)

"Let's Move" was launched by the First Lady to help solve the problem of childhood obesity now, so that children will grow up healthier and be able to achieve their goals (not to mention relieve some strain from the medical care fiasco). Whether you chose to acknowledge it or not, Americans are fat, and its turned into a rather viscous cycle. Obese parents lead to obese children, who grow into obese adults who then produce and raise obese children...don't get me started on the sustainability (more so lack there of) factor involved here.

Reading Limbaugh's remarks on CNN nothing short of enraged me. To give some context, here is part of the what Limbaugh said:

"The problem is, and dare I say this, it doesn't look like Michelle Obama follows her own nutritionary, dietary advice...And then we hear that she's out eating ribs at 1,500 calories a serving with 141 grams of fat per serving."

"She is a hypocrite, Leaders are supposed to be leaders. If we are supposed to go out and eat nothing, if we are supposed to eat roots, berries, and tree bark, show us how."

Here is what I find to be absolutely infuriating and only promulgates poor body images for girls/women:

"I'm trying to say that our first lady does not project the image of women that you might see on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue or of a woman Alex Rodriguez might date every six months or what have you,"

Seriously? THAT is the image of women? Looks like I've got some major work to do.

I don't see the political gain in making fun of a woman's weight, especially that of a woman with arms that should be the envy of many. Love her or hate her, for whatever reason, this is completely deplorable...though not shocking coming from Limbaugh. These malevolent outbursts come on the coat tails of another conservative outlet making a ridiculous cartoon about MObama and her dietary "indiscretions" (left; biggovernment.com). CNN also has article that discusses the cartoon in further detail. Sarah Palin also recently gave it to Obama and her "crusade against desserts" on her Sarah Palin's I'm Stuck in Alaska...why are people so dense? It's embarrassing. We are a fat nation, diabetes is running wild in children and adults...you should check out how much money a year the US (tax payers) pays for the treatment of people with diabetes.

I have heard some pretty nasty things said about the First Lady, many that don't make much sense at all. Not going to lie, I like her and I think she is a great role model. She has already championed taking care of military families, and I think the "Let's Move" campaign is right up there with Nancy Reagan's war on drugs...or any other valiant effort a First Lady has picked up. I'm sure she will take these asinine comments and turn it into opportunity to teach kids, specifically young girls, about body image and healthy eating habits.