Quotes from 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 not so much of a battle as it was for me.

I just say rise and grind and hustle for the muscle.

My motto is never let anyone dull your shine.

My parents have a very unconventional arrangement but they are still together and married, my dad lives in London and my mum lives in Blackburn. So they have these honeymoon periods every few months and it's just jokes.

Running a marathon is appealing to runners for many reasons. It's epic! A real test for your mind and body and a challenge that truly fills you with complete elation when you cross the finish line. But it is in no way a trivial undertaking.

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

There's only so much cold a Nigerian family can take.

Dressing up for the gym is just as important as dressing up for a night out! It makes you feel motivated; if you feel you look good, then you feel good.

Being different means being unique and that's what makes the world and exciting place to be in.

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

I'm so excited about 'Cooking With The Stars,' what an amazing opportunity to actually learn how to cook properly. When I got asked to do it I just thought, 'I can cook, I can do this,' and then I got put with a professional chef and realised quickly that actually I'm not a cook.

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

My skincare regime in the evening really helps me relax, unwind and get ready for a decent night's kip.

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

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

A sit-up is a very basic exercise that only puts strain on one small portion of your abs. If you want a washboard stomach you need to work all your core muscles.

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 block button.

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

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

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

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

Many companies are now promising to educate their employees in a pursuit of a culture that better values and respects diversity and the incredible work of black authors, black owned businesses and grassroot foundations are finally being recognised.

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

I like to use the stage and there's nothing subtle about me.