A celebration of women's healthy lifestyle was showcased  last Friday, November 26, at the launch of the Athena milk brand at the New Resorts World in Makati City.

Advocates of health and beauty—TV reporter Lia Cruz, Ms. Earth-Air Philippines Sandra Seifert, beauty columnist Risa Mananquil-Samson, and model and TV host Bianca Araneta—graced the event.

Lia, Sandra, Risa and Bianca discussed how living a healthy lifestyle makes a big difference in women's lives.

Moderating the informative discussion was the host of the event, model and makeup artist Bianca Valerio.

Lia Cruz talked about being healthy in her line of work as a reporter.

She said that "working in a male-dominated industry" is no joke. One must have the energy throughout the day, Lia said.

On the other hand, beauty queen and model Sandra Seifert banks on nutrition, "I think that nutrition is very important. The food that we eat translates to every part of our body─ to our skin, our eyes, to every single part of our body.

Sandra emphasized the importance of making the right choices in food. Load up on fiber-rich foods, she advised.

The beauty queen recommends a full-body workout to complement a healthy diet.

She singles out swimming as a good way of breaking the sweat without actually feeling sweaty.

"You can even get a tan just by regularly swimming in the pool," she quips.

Meanwhile, beauty columnist and model Risa Mananquil shared the sure way to happiness.

"Having a healthy lifestyle has its benefits. Aside from looking good inside [and] out, it will change your mood, posture, your attitude. The more good you feel about yourself, then it will show outside, then you are happier!," the statuesque beauty expert beamed. 

The host, Bianca, followed it up with a witty remark, "People will not invest on you if you do not invest on yourself."

Such remark got approving nods from the audience that night.