Namita Nayyar:
You look absolutely fit and healthy. Share with us the workout routine that you follow to look this way, especially while on the go, around the world?
Ann Louie Li:
Woowww thank you! I used to figure skate and did lots of workouts off ice to keep in shape and now that I don’t skate as often anymore, I found a love for boxing so I do that whenever I can. Sometimes some of the hotels I stay at even offer private boxing classes so I would always join! I also like to do a bit of yoga and stretching at home so that I can stay flexible. To be honest, I eat a lot but it’s all about balance you in life, you know? So after eating and a long night of partying, I would try my best to wake up early and go out for a run because running isn’t my favorite, but that’s what I would do if I think I’ve eaten wayyyyy wayyy too much and kind of “let go” for a few days.
Namita Nayyar:
Since you travel a lot and stay at some very luxurious locations, how do you cope to eat healthy? What do you like to have for dinner? Do you have cheat days too?
Ann Louie Li:
I am not much of a meat person, most of my family members are vegan and vegetarian. My mum was vegetarian when she was pregnant till I was born so I was pretty much born vegetarian and was till I was probably 1 and so I think that affected my upbringing. I would usually order more greens and devour more on the dessert. I try my best to choose the healthier option but I personally love to eat so much and I just try to workout the next day but generally I don’t restrict myself so much when I’m traveling. I always have cheat days of course! Once I start feeling guilty then I know it’s time to workout double the next day! 😛 As I mentioned, it’s all about balance in life. 😀
Namita Nayyar:
What inspired you to start your photography blog called AnnSnaps? It has now grown into a lifestyle platform ANN LOUIE LI (AnnLouieLi.com). What led to this transformation?
Ann Louie Li:
When I moved to Paris, I was really young and didn’t know how I would be able to share my adventures/outfits with my followers and because I LOVE LOVE taking pictures all the time, I thought okay. It’s time to be on the other side of the lens and use this way of showing the beautiful places that I would travel to but of course I wanted to share more. Until now I’m still trying to think of how to make the website better, there will be some changes soon and new projects coming so I think there will be lots of transformations coming. 🙂
Namita Nayyar:
Running multiple businesses can be stressful too, how do you manage stress?
Ann Louie Li:
Being alone gives me peace. I sometimes go “offline” literally for days. I would jot down ideas and try to clear my mind and not get distracted with social media. This really helps me and makes me appreciate the world around me more.
Namita Nayyar:
You have been rated as Forbes 30 Under 30, the youngest on the list at 22. How do you feel about this incredible achievement?
Ann Louie Li:
It is such an honour for me, really. I believe this is just the beginning and there’s so much more I want to do. I hope that this will inspire other people to ‘Never Give Up’ and to never stop chasing their dreams no matter what age and no matter if people believe them or not as long as they believe in themselves then anything is possible!
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