On Point: Nikki

10 Tips from

Jennifer Hudson

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This season’s healthy holiday entertainment guide with tips from

Jennifer Hudson From cocktail parties to New Year’s bashes, ‘tis the season for endless celebrations with friends, family and food - and lots of it. Facing multiple parties packed with those indulgent holiday goodies can be a challenge to anyone’s weight loss goals. But with the right strategy, you’ll be celebrating even after the party has ended.

One person who has mastered maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the holidays with Weight Watchers is Grammy Award-winning recording artist and Academy Awardwinning actress Jennifer Hudson. “When it comes to those once a year family favorite recipes, I don’t say

no. It’s all about moderation and portion sizes,” says Hudson. “I also remind myself that food is just a small part of the holidays. The biggest gift to me is having a chance to celebrate with my family and friends.”

Here is Jennifer’s “at a glance” entertainment guide to a healthy holiday season:

* Power pack the party foods. Jennifer always pairs a few of her indulgent holiday favorites with low-fat, fiber-filled finger foods.

Weight Watchers calls the ingredients to these recipes Power Foods because they offer the best nutritional bang for your buck, and they’re filling, so you’ll stay satisfied longer.

They include lean protein, fruit, veggies, whole grains and fat-free dairy.

One of Jennifer’s fa-

vorites is layering a sliced cucumber with avocado, low-fat wasabi mayo and shrimp.

* Dress like a star. Ditch the baggy sweaters and stretchy pants. Get gorgeous for the party with that dress or skinny jeans that show off your best assets. Jennifer always likes to wear something tailored because it helps her feel confident.

* Chill out with some steamy drinks.

Create a hot beverage bar with a variety of light holiday favorites such as apple cider, lattes and flavorful teas.

Let your guests create customized concoctions by stocking up on fat-free whipped toppings, sugar-free syrups and rich spices.

* Cut the rug - and some calories! Parties don’t have to be all about consuming calories. Look for fun ways to burn calories, too. Dancing is not only a great cardiovascular work-out, but it’s also an easy way to inject instant entertainment into your party and help guest intermingle.

As the party winds down, get a head start on the clean-up effort and send your final guests home with the remaining holiday goodies. This will serve as your party favor to help avoid being faced with those lingering leftovers, and will give you more time to start planning your next healthy gathering with family and friends.

your skin

The new year is a great time to make some resolutions to keep your skin, hair and nails healthy.

Your dermatologist can help you with these resolutions. Dermatologists are medical doctors and surgeons who have extensive training, experience, and passion for keeping skin, hair, and nails healthy throughout a person’s lifetime. Here are tips to keep you healthy looking from head to toe. * Protect your skin from the sun. Help prevent signs of aging, such as age spots and fine lines, as well as limit your risk of developing skin cancer by using sunscreen, wearing protective clothing (a long-sleeved shirt, pants, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses) and seeking shade when appropriate. Choose a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30 and broadspectrum protection (protects against ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B rays). * Do not use tanning beds.

Ultraviolet light from the sun and tanning beds can cause skin cancer and wrinkling. If you want to look like you’ve been in the sun, consider using a sunless self-tanning product (such as a lotion, foam or spray), but continue to use sunscreen with it.

* Perform a skin self-exam. Examining your skin for suspicious moles and other lesions could save your life. Use the American Academy of Dermatology’s body mole map, located at www.aad.org, to record your moles and learn how to perform a proper skin exam. If you find a suspicious lesion, make an appointment to see a dermatologist. * Don’t skip the hair conditioner.

Dermatologists recommend using a conditioner after every shampoo. While a conditioner cannot repair hair, it can increase shine, decrease static electricity, improve strength, and offer some protection from harmful UV rays. * Eat a healthy diet. A diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and

other healthy foods can lead to healthier skin. Be sure to include some lean protein in your diet. Your skin is made of protein, so some protein is necessary for healthy skin. * If your skin feels dry, moisturize. After bathing is the best time to moisturize so that you can trap water in the skin.

If your skin still feels dry with regular moisturizing after bathing, apply moisturizer a few times throughout the day. * Stop smoking. People who smoke expose their skin to toxins that accelerate the aging of their skin. And, the repeat puckering to inhale can cause deep lines around the lips. Frequent squinting to avoid getting smoke in one’s eyes can cause noticeable crow’s feet.

* Manage stress. To keep your skin looking its best, it is important to effectively manage stress. Chronic stress can wreak havoc on your skin, hair and nails. It can worsen many skin conditions, including psoriasis, acne and rosacea, cause brittle nails and ridging of the nails, and lead to hair loss. * Don’t bite your fingernails. You can transfer infectious organisms between your fingers and mouth. Also, nail biting can damage the skin around your fingers, allowing infections to enter. * If you have acne, do not pick, pop, or squeeze the blemishes. People mistakenly believe that picking and popping pimples will get rid of them quickly. The truth is doing any of these can irritate the skin, make acne worse, and increase

the risk of scarring. * The American Academy of Dermatology has additional tips for choosing the right doctor for your cosmetic procedure. There are a growing number of non-physicians and other doctors performing cosmetic surgery outside their scope of training. To protect your health and safety, find a doctor who specializes in the specific procedure you are considering. Board-certified dermatologists have the medical and surgical education and experience to perform cosmetic surgery and have pioneered many advances in cosmetic surgery, including tumescent liposuction, laser surgery and hair transplantation.

For more healthy skin, hair and nail tips, visit the American Academy of Dermatology’s website at www.aad.org.

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ickey along with co-owner John Wilson has heated up the block with two hot developments in Hampton, Virginia that work as one dynamic styling operation. Located at 1408 E. Pembroke Avenue is the salon NICKEY’S UNTOUCHABLE; and in that same block, located at 1412 E. Pembroke Avenue, is the barber shop KUTZ 3000.

NICKEY’S UNTOUCHABLE and KUTZ 3000 keep their operation on the move 7 days a week to deliver the individual needs for all patrons. The method in which the salon and barber shop has set the operation up is primarily a one stop heaven! It allows styling ease for the entire family! There are even plans of expanding into a chain of styling studios to expand their branded availability.

Nickey of NICKEY’S UNTOUCHABLE Hair Salon has been a stylist for over 10 years. She specializes in great customer service from the greeting that customers receive as soon as they step through the door, to the guaranteed satisfaction of the professional services when the customers walk back out the door in style. Stylist/co-owner Nickey along with stylists Kedron, Takeis, and stylists/barber Juney, hold a high regard to giving each valued client a personal consultation before being serviced; ensuring their proper style and hair management has been clearly discussed.

The multi-service establishments collectively have the expertise of every styling need from braids, wraps, and chemical treatments. As

well as barbering needs administered by barbers Omar, Keith, Slim, and barber/ stylists Juney. Nickey foresees the 2012 spring season’s hottest trend being the creative Fishbone Braids. No matter the style selection NICKEY’S UNTOUCHABLE Hair Salon and KUTZ 3000 has what you desire in hair care and styling. For the month of March take advantage of their spectacular specials!

NICKEY’S UNTOUCHABLE March Specials! $85 Sew-ins $45 Quick Weaves KUTZ 3000 March Specials!

Sunday-Tuesday $5 Caesar cuts $8 Wacky Wednesdays VISIT THE BLOCK WITH THE MOST STYLE! NICKEY’S UNTOUCHABLE Hair Salon And KUTZ 3000 Barber Shop Mon-Fri 9am-8pm / Sat 8am8pm / Sun 12pm-6pm NICKEY’S UNTOUCHABLE Hair Salon 1408 E. Pembroke Ave. Hampton, VA Salon# 757-722-0215 KUTZ 3000 412 E. Pembroke Ave. Hampton, VA Shop# 757-722-0214

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harlene wimbish from Brooklyn, NY where she attended William H. Maxwell vocational high school for cosmetology. From there Ms. Wimbush went on to become one of New York City’s most sucessuful hair stylist. With 20 years under her belt she earned the name weave master because she enjoyed creating new imagines and styles for her clients. When Charlene moved to Virginia, she opened NYC Celebrites salon and boutique where she’s trained and nouriush young aspiring hair designers to become top hairstylists and successful salon owners.”Most people would consider me the weave master but i like to consider myself not just a weave master but a stylist who mastered the art of hair period.” So no matter whether you want a cut, curl, relaxer, updo, etc. she has mastered it all. On Point Magazine asked what set her apart from most stylist and Ms. Wimbush informed us that, “I enjoy what i do and it’s not about the dollar its about putting a smile on my clients face.”

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rystal is from Brooklyn, NY where she attended William H. Maxwell vocational high school for cosmetology and fashion.

Crystel fresh out of school decided to move down to Virginia and work with my sister as her assistant. Working closely with her sister, she prefered to be trained by on of New York’s finest hair designers also become a successful business women. After recieving her certifications she went on to become manager of NYC celebrities salon & boutique. Crystals goals are to make you look and feel like a celebrity without the cost.On Point Magazine asked Crystal what what does she enjoy most about doing hair, “since expanding the salon I must say I have been bless to touch so many live helping one person at a time to help with thier confidence amd selfesteem. So times we lose our selves so im here to bring you out. It feels so good that I’m helping others and accomplish my goals.

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or many professionals, life in a cubicle is a thing of the past. Going into work could very well mean taking a stroll down the hall to your home office or heading to the coffee shop down the street. Employers are even moving past the cube-and-office model, and instead incorporating more common areas and ad-hoc spaces that promote collaboration and flexibility.

Today’s technology allows employees to jump into a teleconference from anywhere at a moment’s notice from wherever they may be, and access work documents from anywhere they can find an Internet connection. Those working from home can be responding to emails and organizing their schedules while those heading into the office might be stuck in traffic.

Companies - and those who are self-employed - are figuring out how working smarter through technology can benefit both employees and bottom lines. But for those who are used to work-

ing in a traditional office environment, there are a few things you can do to make sure you are working at peak efficiency in your flexible work environment. Mobile working experts from Plantronics, which offers a variety of products to help people adapt to this new way of working, offer these tips: * Integrate your communications system. While every cubicle is usually outfitted with an office phone, it isn’t necessarily needed in your home office anymore. With Skype, Microsoft Lync and other tools that allow you to use your computer as a phone, you can operate everything you need from one device - not to mention save on long-distance charges or cellphone usage. Plantronics offers a number of mobile headsets that provide superior audio quality that can be run through your phone and computer at the same time - all while keeping your hands free to pull up anything you might need on your computer while you chat.