WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama says the president has quit smoking.

The first lady says her husband hasn’t smoked in almost a year.

She said it’s a personal challenge for him and she’s very proud.

Michelle Obama made the comments in an interview with reporters at the White House on Tuesday.

She said the president has always wanted to quit.

The president himself has discussed his struggles with nicotine addiction, acknowledging in June 2009 that he still sneaked the occasional puff.