pointe! magazine women healthy and alive

health Good health involves your spirit, soul and body. Improving one area affects the others. But remember, your true value as a woman has zero correlation with numbers on a scale or dress size. Caring for yourself physically through good nutrition, exercise and proper rest benefits everyone in your life.

Cooking Light Recipes
Butternut Squash Soup (3 points per serving on Weight Watchers) 3 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1' cubes 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered 1 (29 oz) can chicken broth 11/2 tsp. curry powder 1/8 tsp. salt : Continue reading

Losing Weight Gave Me Back My Life
It's been 10 months, and I'm 100 pounds lighter. When I look back, I can't believe I've come this far. My life has completely changed. What an amazing journey it's been. THE GAIN Being overweight my entire life, I knew : Continue reading

Winter Skin Health Tips
During the winter, your skin can become so dry it cracks. If you have experienced dry, patchy skin, here are some tips that can keep you moisturized and prevent cracked skin. Dry Skin; After taking a shower or bath, : Continue reading

Just Keep Moving
Each year, I start off with desire and determination to get in shape. I join a gym, and start an exercise routine. Then, inevitably, the sore muscles, crowded (and smelly) gym and busy life take over, and I gradually fizzle : Continue reading

Chase Away the Winter Blahs!
It's chilly and gray outside and another dreary winter day. The "blahs" are close at hand. Chase them away and lighten up any day, any mood by simply laughing! Studies show that laughter has great effects on both your physical and mental : Continue reading

"Cooking Light" Recipes
Butternut Squash Soup (3 points per serving on Weight Watchers) 3 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1cubes 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered 1 (29 oz) can chicken broth 11/2 tsp. curry powder 1/8 tsp. salt : Continue reading