At Expo West, we found Ani Phyo and asked her to do an interview…
She was gracious to accept and so I had the opportunity to ask her about her favorite raw food dessert, favorite salad dressing and how bizarre it was to be on the TLC show “Bizarre Foods.”
She also gives recipes for all of her favorites!
Take a watch…
Your question of the day: What are you doing for your fitness?
Click here, scroll down to the bottom of the page and leave your comments now!
Please check out Ani’s new raw food dessert book by clicking here (will be out in May!)
Live Awesome!
Kevin
8:10 pm on March 10th, 2009
rebounding
what a great idea…chocolate making kit.Genius
8:47 pm on March 10th, 2009
Rebounder everyday 15 min.
9:10 pm on March 10th, 2009
Bodyweight circuits–lots of pushups, burpees, squats, jumping jacks, etc. Also I do the circuits non stop. I’ll pick 4 or 5 exercises and do 10-12 circuits of usually 10-20 of each exercise. I’ve taken 1 day off in the last 2 months so I work out most days.
9:12 pm on March 10th, 2009
Hey Kevin,
I am a huge fan of Ani Phyo, I recently acquired her book and am devouring eager to learn. I am new to raw food, and taking a step at a time to become 100% raw. Thank you so much for sharing.
9:15 pm on March 10th, 2009
Tai chi class and Yoga class weekly
Walk the dogs daily
Walk and talk with friends ( 2 hours weekly )
Walk and catch public transport as much as possible.
And for the spirit and exercising of the mind ” choir ” weekly !
9:21 pm on March 10th, 2009
Can you talk a little more about maca??? FAQs, benefits, best source/supplements/brands? Thanks!!! Keep on kickin’ ass!
Ps: Walking…about an hr a day.
9:29 pm on March 10th, 2009
My exercise–rebounder with hand weights. I also love to hike in the mountains. I try to get a good workout in a couple of times a week. Wish I could say more, but in reality–that’s it. But, I’m 62 years old and very blessed to be in great health. A lot of it has to do with all the raw food I eat! Thanks for the show! Ginny
9:59 pm on March 10th, 2009
Please speak in the microphone the show is not audible
10:15 pm on March 10th, 2009
Total Gym workout 5 days a week 20 min.
Thanks Kevin another great show.
10:35 pm on March 10th, 2009
Daily Morning routine:
- 5-10 minute aerobic warm-up (based on Susan Smith aerobic video).
- a series of stretches (based on kundalini)
- Breath of fire for 1.5-3 minutes
- a few more stretches (based on kundalini)
- 3 Sun salutations
- child pose 3 minutes
- rolling + shoulder stand for 1.5 minutes
- hold feet off floor for 45s – 1 minutes
- corpse pose for 8-12 minutes
=> done…ready for meditation…etc…
11:05 pm on March 10th, 2009
Hey Kevin , I weight lift 4 times per week , do cardio on the rebounder or treadmill 3 -5 times per week , and yoga a couple times …also walk all my dogs just about every day ..I also use the exercise tubing at home or on holidays …Have great and abundant day ! Sherry
11:47 pm on March 10th, 2009
I do workout all day long – walking from one room to another: taking care of kids, preparing meals,laundry( I have to start counting how many miles I do every day during those routins). Walking during shopping, GARDENING. Also weight lifting: almost 30 pounds toddler and moving bags with soil, compost, organic manure and sand for planting something in the front and back yards.
11:50 pm on March 10th, 2009
wow thanks for featuring ani! i love her book, i use it all the time!! i just borrowed it to a friend and she loved it too! for work out i just started doing workout videos at home. they have gotten me in great shape. i also belong to a yoga studio.
12:12 am on March 11th, 2009
Hi Kevin and Ann Marie,
Thanks so much for interviewing Ani “the Raw Diva of LA!” I love her books and videos! I’m a big fan of hers and can’t wait till she tours the East Bay again.
Regarding her question about excercise. I’m a total Bikram Yoga girl. I love the heat and have found that since I went raw I don’t need to drink water at all during class. I know that has to do with the amount of water in the food I eat, and the fact that my body type-dosha which is dominant Kapha retains water more than other body types. I do love my tall glass of water after class though!
Thanks again. I love the show!
12:24 am on March 11th, 2009
I am involved in a “bootcamp” type workout 3 days a week. It usually begins with with a short warm-up run. then we do weights, steps & stretching. I also do 2 or 3 yoga classes each week. I occasionally like to ride my bike when the weather is nice – My favorite ride is about 16 miles long with a few hills. I also jog a few miles when I’m on the road and don’t have equipment with me. If there is a pool or lake nearby, I’m in it. A typical work day has me loading & unloading trucks, climbing ladders and lifting equipment. So I believe I’ve got my exercise thing under control.
12:27 am on March 11th, 2009
Hey Kevin –
How can I get one of those green “Renegade Health Show” T-shirts that you & Annmarie have been wearing lately?
3:27 am on March 11th, 2009
Every morning I start with oilpulling, often followed by using the netipot to clean my sinuses; then shower, to be ‘pure’ to start the exercises. Because I’m still healing from ulcerative colitis I watch my energy level, not exercise too much. But the following gives me a boost for the day: meridian qigong, treating the lungs, large intestine, stomach and spleen – these are choreographed movements in which head rolling is included, twisting the spine, bending over, etc. all while conscious breathing (out of toxins, in of healing qi) at specific poses within this kind of ‘dance’.
This gives enough warming up to do the surya namaskar, the yoga sun prayer four times (will building this up in time).
In the day I try to have an hour walk in the forest nearbye in a good pace – often I combine this with a mantra. Especially when there is sun I go for a walk.
3:31 am on March 11th, 2009
Hi Kevin and Ann Marie,
Have been meaning to put a comment here for ages. I just want to say that I love what you do and you really brighten my day. I even mention you in my gratitude journal!
I enjoyed seeing Ani on your show. She speaks so well and radiates good health.
As for exercise, I just started back at Bikram yoga last night after a 3 month break from any form of exercise. I used to ride my bike to work (2 hours each day) and do a little gym work. I don’t have a car so I do walk a lot. Hopefully will be ramping up the excercise from here on.
Have a great day everyone.
Cheers
Jen
5:29 am on March 11th, 2009
I have no sound on this episode.
7:47 am on March 11th, 2009
Pushups, Jumping Jacks, and streches every morning. Walk and or Jog when I can
9:02 am on March 11th, 2009
I think its so cool that people are taking your advice and are putting your techniques into practice. Congrats to you for putting the information out there and congrats to everyone else for taking action!
Great video’s please keep it up!
9:57 am on March 11th, 2009
I do yoga once per week and I use my bowflex 3 times per week and then I occasionally throw in some swimming, tennis, and other miscellaneous sports. I also ride my bike when the weather is reasonable, I walk my dog, and at work I get in a fair amount of walking (it’s at least 1/4 mile from one end of place to the other and 8 stories) and stair climbing most days. And I can’t forget about my Nintendo Wii – Wii Sports and Wii Fit can be a good, fun workout as well. So I have a core workout and then I try to mix in as many other things as I can also.
11:22 am on March 11th, 2009
I am a gym goer since it is way too cold in Manitoba right now to be outside without loosing limbs! I try to go about 4 times a week for cardio and weights (don’t usually have time to do both in same visit) and try to go for walks in between weather permitting
11:23 am on March 11th, 2009
P.S. Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen is like the first raw food book I bought and it has some amazing recipes in it, I can’t wait for the next one!
1:46 pm on March 11th, 2009
I stretch, do yoga and walk to a good audio podcast for 30 – 60 minutes!
2:09 pm on March 11th, 2009
I lift and swing clubbells and kettlebells, do mobility exercises, practice prasara yoga, and other various bodyweight conditioning exercises almost daily – along with the occasional bout of wrestling for fun.
John Sifferman
Fitness Professional
2:10 pm on March 11th, 2009
I’d love to try that Lemon Tahini Dressing, but I didn’t hear one of the ingredients! She said:
1 cup tahini
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup ?????? (sounded like “raz”???)
little bit of water.
If anyone caught that, please post it!
Thanks, Connie
2:26 pm on March 11th, 2009
the ingredient you missed was “Bragg’s” (Liquid Aminos)
2:57 pm on March 11th, 2009
Thank you Renegade Health show! I absolutely adore this raw community, all the information and all your inspiring friends! Ani is a wonderful green goddess god-send! She has this sweet enticing approach that creates such an effortless unconscious addiction to perfect healthy foods! Sincere thanks!
For exercise on a regular weekly basis I roller skate a 2hour practice of drills & endurance 2-3 times a week (for the Arizona Derby Dames, http://www.azderbydames.com). And I practice Bikram yoga at least one to two classes daily.
Also, my partner and I have a love affair with bikes and ride them EVERYWHERE! Someday we hope to move and ride them to all those wonderful california farmer’s markets! Until then, we enjoy all your shows!
Lots of raw love, Honey
4:03 pm on March 11th, 2009
General “exercise” routine:
Mondays-15 min ad crunches
Tuesdays-2 mile run in local creek
Weds-4 mile mntn bike or 15min ab crunches
Thursday-2 mile run in local creek
Friday-ab crunches and light weight lifting
Saturday-15 min ab crunches
Sunday-30-50mile road bike
But sometimes i hike for 2 hours instead of running and i also practice kundalini yoga. thanks to living foods and raw superfood supplements, i’m able to maintain a steady flow of energy.
http://www.lazvetiigo.com
11:01 pm on March 11th, 2009
Every morning after doing neti pot, oil pulling, and tongue scrapping, I warm up with a few stretching exercises and then do the five Tibetan rites that I learned from Angela Stokes on the RevitaLive Plan. Later on I go for an hour walk while enjoying the sunset by the beach. And I’m also doing some dumbbell sets for my arms every other day.
9:33 am on March 12th, 2009
Ani’s recepie book is my FAVORITE. Her spices
and combinations are all THE BEST.
My exercise is Wholyfit once or twice a week and weights twice a week.
10:27 am on March 12th, 2009
My favorite exercise is group boot camp at the gym or power walking/slow running out doors. Looking to build up strength, endurance, and courage to bike to work in good weather.
12:29 pm on March 12th, 2009
Thanks patty!
Connie
4:20 pm on March 12th, 2009
I absolutely LOVE Ani’s raw kitchen book, can’t wait to see the new dessert book. I have never seen her on video before. Doesn’t she have poise and composure!?! Great show, Kevin!
12:32 am on March 13th, 2009
Some days running, weight lifting and stretching, other days yoga. I make a point to do lot of walking out doors. Using my legs is instead of the car is not only good for me but for my 3 year old son too.