A. J. Odudu

I don't want to have to kneel down to my husband, I don't want to be submissive.

— A. J. Odudu

When you're comfortable in what you're wearing, I think you get the most out of your workout.

— A. J. Odudu

Pilates is great for stretching and building core strength, which is vital when it comes to getting the most out of your…

— A. J. Odudu

I nearly drowned in a park pond when I was six years old and I've been terrified of water ever since.

— A. J. Odudu

I was always encouraged to really root myself in a strong sense of self and not to believe all the nasty things…

— A. J. Odudu

My birthday is two days before Valentine's Day so it has always been about that rather than romance.

— A. J. Odudu

Come rain or shine you look out onto your garden every single day, so it's important and uplifting to have it done…

— A. J. Odudu

When doing my own makeup, I tend to keep it simple for the most part and stick to my go-to products.

— A. J. Odudu

As well as running I enjoy skipping - it's fun but at the same time really works your body. Moreover, it's great…

— A. J. Odudu

Being born and raised in Blackburn, it was difficult for me to even visualise how I get to London to embark on…

— A. J. Odudu

I like to have the first hour of my day without looking at my phone, the news, the TV or anything. I…

— A. J. Odudu

If yoga was the only thing I'd ever done, maybe I'd think exercise is boring, but there's more to exercise than downward…

— A. J. Odudu

I have experienced first-hand what a confidence boost can do, for my morale, spirit and belief in myself. So to be able…

— A. J. Odudu

My big sister's an engineer, my oldest brother is a lecturer at Cambridge University, another is a kidney specialist, another is an…

— A. J. Odudu

One of the great things about running is that you don't need fancy clothing or expensive equipment to get started. All you…

— A. J. Odudu

Running a marathon is appealing to runners for many reasons. It's epic! A real test for your mind and body and a…

— A. J. Odudu

I tried to fit in by ironing my hair and gelling down the front bits.

— A. J. Odudu

Naturally, my workouts vary each week. That said, I try to keep Saturday and Sunday as my rest days.

— A. J. Odudu

I love bright shades because they're just so uplifting. They boost your energy and mood.

— A. J. Odudu

If you are filled with resentment, try letting that feeling come and then let that feeling go.

— A. J. Odudu

I think it's really important to embrace what's different about yourself.

— A. J. Odudu

On average we're meant to drink 2-3 litres each day, but for regular runners I'd recommend 3-5 litres.

— A. J. Odudu

I felt like a lot of odds were stacked against me to begin with, be it financial, racial, class, gender.

— A. J. Odudu

For my skin, I take the same clean approach to my skin that I do for my diet.

— A. J. Odudu

There's always a way where we knock ourselves back down. It's the culture that we've been born into.

— A. J. Odudu

Excessive eating and lack of exercise are to blame for weight gain, not carbohydrates.

— A. J. Odudu

Let's face it: life, and the way skin reacts to it, can be unpredictable.

— A. J. Odudu

Carbohydrates have been unjustly vilified as the cause of weight gain.

— A. J. Odudu

When it comes to skincare, I keep it really simple in the morning. I wash, moisturise and go.

— A. J. Odudu

On days when I must wear a full face of makeup I'm always careful to take it all off at night!

— A. J. Odudu

I've been in Nigeria myself personally alone when elections have been going on and it was a bit ropey.

— A. J. Odudu

I have a shower first thing in the morning and I've got an array of products I like to alternate using depending…

— A. J. Odudu

I don't want to change who I am or where I'm from and online I don't hesitate to delete and flex the…

— A. J. Odudu

Sometimes someone telling you what to do, and helping you push through often brings out the best in you.

— A. J. Odudu

Post-workout smoothies are good for my body, an espresso martini is good for my soul.

— A. J. Odudu

If there's one thing I know, it's don't train with a PT unless you're fuelled.

— A. J. Odudu

I'm really playful with eyeshadows and love to experiment with colour.

— A. J. Odudu

Dressing up for the gym is just as important as dressing up for a night out! It makes you feel motivated; if…

— A. J. Odudu

Foods with a high-water content like cucumber, tomatoes and melon, getting plenty of sleep and learning not to sweat the small stuff…

— A. J. Odudu

I really just hope people feel able to achieve because of society, and not in spite of it, and I hope it's…

— A. J. Odudu