Blog
Embrace Your Gift: Reflections from a Celebration of Life
Last weekend, I attended the celebration of life ceremony for my cousin, who was killed in a tragic car accident. It was hard. Sad. Heavy. And yet, somehow, beautiful. As people stood up one after another to speak, I noticed something that stayed with me long after...
Why Enjoyable Movement May Be the Key to Staying Active in Midlife
If you've watched my recent video of me bouncing on a rebounder and thought, "Is she working out or just having fun?"—that question is exactly the point. When it comes to staying active, consistency matters far more than intensity. And the most effective exercise is...
What Empowerment Really Means — and How to Live Empowered
The first time I thought I understood the word "empowerment," I must have been about 10 years old. My late mom belonged to Soroptimist International — a service club of professional and businesswomen dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls by focusing on...
How Often Should You Exercise?
Recently, I posted a video with one of those motivational TikTok voiceovers that said something like, "You should exercise daily. Go to the gym every day." It was one of those "get up and move" audios that makes you feel like you need to drop everything and hit the...
Do You Really Need a Bigger Butt, or even a BBL?
The other day, I asked my 16-year-old son a question that made him look at me like I had completely lost my mind. I said, "Do you think your mom needs a bigger butt? Maybe even a BBL?" To be honest, I asked half-jokingly — and in my naivety, I didn't think he'd even...
Six Life Lessons from my Sagging Exercise Ball
I looked at my old exercise ball today. I've had it for 20 years—it's been through countless workouts, moves, and seasons of life with me. Recently, it has been losing air, and I've had to pump it more frequently. Today, it looked deflated and worn, sagging in places...
Is it a Midlife Crisis or a Midlife Purpose?
My husband and I have a private joke. Anytime one of us wants to do something radical or out of character, the other will ask: “Is it a midlife crisis or a midlife purpose?” If we can defend that it’s purpose and not crisis, the idea gets the green light. If not, we...
Do Waist Trainers Really Work?
If you've ever scrolled through fitness influencers or celebrity pages, chances are you've seen waist trainers—those tight, corset-like garments that promise a slimmer waist, flatter tummy, and that coveted hourglass figure. But do waist trainers really work? And more...
Can the Sitting-Rising Test Predict How Long You Will Live?
Have you ever thought about how you get up off the floor? It might seem like a small, everyday movement, but researchers say it can actually reveal a lot about your health and even how long you will live. The Sitting-Rising Test is a simple tool that assesses how...
Living Empowered at 50: Grace, Grit, and a Little Glamour
Reflecting on a Milestone Year Turning 50 and fully embracing grace, grit, and purpose. As I crossed the milestone of turning 50, I found myself reflecting not just on the years gone by but on the journey—quiet, steady, and deeply fulfilling—that has brought me here....
The 12-3-30 Workout – Hyped up or Legit?
Have you ever heard of the 12-3-30 workout? If you follow health and fitness trends, you may have. I am sure you are aware that when it comes to health and fitness trends on social media, there is hype, and then there is the real deal. So, is the 12-3-30 workout hyped...
Praise Your Way to Better Health: The Health Benefits of Praise
Have you ever wondered why you feel lighter, happier, and even physically stronger after a good praise and worship session? Well, it's not just spiritual. It's science, too! Praising God isn't just good for your soul; it's also great for your overall health. Yes, you...
Time to Pause and Reset – Start Afresh in 2025
It is time to pause and reset because we'll enter a brand-new year in just a day or two. How did you do with your 2024 goals? Take a moment to think about the ones you achieved and the ones you didn't. Celebrate the wins, no matter how small. As for the goals you...
What do 50-year-old Women Talk About?
Have you ever wondered what 50-year-old women talk about when they meet? Last Thanksgiving, I had the joy of spending time with my sister and my old friend of forty years and counting. With a friendship that has lasted several decades and countless memories as college...
Fact or Myth: Dancing Can Help Lower Your Blood pressure
If you're 40 or older, there's a good chance your blood pressure is higher than normal. About half of adults aged 40 and up have high blood pressure. Maybe you manage it by living a healthy lifestyle and cutting back on salt, or perhaps you're already taking...
Can You Out-Exercise Your Diet? Exploring the Myth and Reality
In the world of health, fitness, and nutrition, a popular question persists: can you out-exercise your diet? The simple answer is no, you cannot out-exercise a poor diet. However, we sometimes cannot stop ourselves from trying. Can we? Recently, I was away on vacation...
We Are The Best – How Resilience Turned Adversity to Awesomeness at Our Medical School Reunion
Last weekend, we celebrated our 25th year anniversary of graduating from medical school. Who would have guessed that we almost lost all hope ten days before the event? In fact, we seriously entertained the idea of canceling the entire event we had planned over the...
Gentle Yet Effective: Why Women Over 40 Should Use an Exercise Ball
Exercise is not a no-pain, no-gain scenario. If running and other high-impact exercises hurt your knees or joints, there's another way to stay healthy and fit. Adding exercises using an exercise ball can be a game-changer, especially for women over 40. These big,...
Can Exercise Prolong Your Life?
Can exercise prolong your life? Check out what 100-year-old doctor and professor of nutrition John Scharffenberg had to say about this. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abimbola Odukoya (@doctorabihealth) "If you don't exercise, you are going to die...
The First Step – The Power of Starting Somewhere
Today, I saw a 9-month-old infant take her first step in my pediatric office. If you had heard our happy screams and seen the joy on the faces of the parents and me, you would have thought we had won the lottery. Why were we so happy? Because we know that that single...