A fit physique and world-class foodie cred don't always go hand in hand. But Rick Bayless, James Beard award-winning restaurateur and cookbook author, balances his day job with a serious commitment to strength training and yoga. Between poses, he shared a few of his favorite things.Typical breakfast: Yogurt and my <a href="http://www.milkandhoneygranola.com/index.php?option=com_content&#x26task=view&#x26id=24&#x26Itemid=26"target=_blank>Mexican granola</a>.This week's workout: I do yoga Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays; strength train Monday, Thursday and Saturday (followed by Pilates once a week); a short ab workout on Tuesdays; and I ballroom dance once a week. Motivation: I wasn't into sports as a kid. Now I practice yoga and strength train not only because it makes me feel great, but because it's my version of being athletic. Most challenging pose: Ekapadarajakapotasana. I'm working on drop backbends and back flexibility. Favorite city: It may be sappy, but I really love Chicago. The city is beautiful, full of amazing neighborhoods. A real community. Style icons: Kevin Kline is so multi-dimensional, and looks great wherever he shows up. Gene Kelly brought real style to his athleticism. Health hero: Danny Meyer. He's a champion of great food from top to bottom and he looks like a million dollars! He is living proof that good food is good for you. Favorite fall ingredients: Butternut (I love the earthy sweetness that you only get from winter squash), fall fruit like persimmon and chestnuts. What relaxes him: Hot bath Biggest vice: Doughnuts Where he feels most at home: Oaxaca at Christmas time, being with friends, eating traditional. Most surreal career moment thus far: Winning Chef of the Year at the James Beard Awards, presented by the previous year's winner, Daniel Boulud. On his bucket list: Skydiving, dinner theatre (where I act and cook for the audience at the same time), travel to Africa. Latest obsession: <a href=http://failblog.org/ target=_blank>Fail blog</a>. I can't get enough. What he's totally over: War, death and destruction Best gift he's ever received: When I turned 50, my wife threw me a day-long birthday party beginning with mariachis on the street and ending with a talent show and party with all of my friends. We still talk about that day. Message he'd like to send to the world. (Only catch: It has to be 140 characters or less.): I’m really good at twitter, so: Get to know a farmer. Buy from a farmer’s market. Live in the moment, cook in the moment.