Commit to Health

Empowering Your Life Through Nutrition and Fitness

Its only 9 weeks! - Exercise & Nutrition Intensive that
Will Enhance Your Lifelong Health!

Please join Dr Susan Jones ND, Dr Genie Markwell DC and Kari Giboney NPT for an informative, interactive, supportive 9 week program on the key foundations of nutrition and exercise aimed at creating a healthier, better you.

Our mission is to help others to incorporate healthy empowering lifestyle choices through nutrition, exercise and conscious living.

This is an 18-class program plus kick off informative meeting
Dates: March 12th - May 14th 2008
Cost: $425

Kick off Party is March 12th 2008 7pm at Karuna Arts Yoga Studio.
819 SW 152nd Street, Burien WA 98166

  • Health and nutrition classes meet Wednesday’s 7pm for 60-90minutes at Karuna Arts Yoga Center in Old Burien, WA.
  • Exercise classes meet Sunday’s 3-4pm at LA Fitness Center in Federal Way/ Redondo (a few off site facilities to be announced)

Program includes:

  •   Initial Kick off event, 18 health and exercise classes, potluck party in the park.
  •   Individual support with Dr Jones, Dr Markwell or Kerri Giboney
  •   Nutrition and exercise health manual
  •   Weekly nutrition and health classes with 10 minutes of meditation
  •   Specific nutritional guidelines and eating plans for weight loss and/or optimal health
  •   Weekly exercise classes
  •   Cooking demonstration class and food tasting.
  •   3 month gym membership at LA Fitness with access to full facilities and personal trainers
  •   Weekly check in with class buddy and support person
  •   Detox Tea for 3 day fruit and vegetable cleanse

Goals of the Program:

  •   Educational
  •   Easy and functional ways to positively impact your every day lives
  •   Practical and sustainable
  •   Provide a strong support system for personal and physical growth
  •   Increase total energy
  •   Weight loss if desired, increased strength
  •   Exposure to new and exciting types of exercises
  •   Fun and motivating
  •   Create an ongoing support network

Wednesday March 12th Kick off event 7-8:30pm at Karuna Arts Yoga in Burien
Introduction of facilitators, goals and requirements of the program, member introduction, commitment statements, finding a buddy.

Week One
Healthy Foundations March 19th 7-8:30pm
Best Stretches March 23rd 3-4pm
Whole foods, fats, protein, and grains, portion size, guidelines, cleaning out the cupboards
Week Two
Back to Basics Nutrition Explained March 26th 7-8:30pm
Kick boxing March 30th 3-4pm
Breakdown of fat, carbohydrates, proteins, sugars and food combining.
Diet guidelines and eating plans
Week Three
Healthy Foundations April 2nd 7-8pm
Plyometrics April 6th 3-4pm
Eating healthy on a budget, where and how to shop, natural vs. organic, the low down on food labels
Week Four
Fitness Foundations April 9th 7-8pm
Pilates April 13th 3-4pm
Cardio and strength training, basic physiology, training towards goals, weight loss, muscle gain, trim and tighten
Week Five
Simple Cleanse April 16th 7-8pm
Guided meditation April 20th 3-4pm
The why’s and how’s of a simple and refreshing detox, what it means to detox, simple steps to detox your life, power fruits and veggies
Week Six
Functional Kitchen April 23rd 7-8:30 (at Dr Markwell's)
Circuit Training April 27th 3-4pm
Healthy meals made quick, how to properly cook with fats and oils, flavoring while low on the fat and salt, proper storage and leftover tips
Week Seven
Filling in the Gaps: role of supplementation April 30th 7-8pm
Yoga for all levels May 3rd 3-4:15pm
Role of supplements, core basics and power nutrients, what to look for in and avoid in supplements, meal replacements, proteins bars and shakes
Week Eight
Fitness for you May 6th 7-8pm
Dance groove May 10th 3-4pm
The how to of exercise, goals, getting specific results, busting the ruts and past plateaus
Week Nine
Living Your Success!! May 14th 7-8:30pm
Des Moines Trail Run/Walk May 18th time to be announced
Summary of key points and strategies, making wise choices while eating out, socializing and planning your treats
Picnic at the Park with Family and Friends following Trail Run

Total Cost $425 due by March 12th 2008
Space is Limited!! Sign up today.
Call Dr Genie Markwell at Pier View Chiropractic at 206 -824-7200.
Please email Dr Jones at susanjonesnd@yahoo.com or call the office at 206-241-3836 with any questions.

Kick off Event March 12th 2008
7-8:30pm at Karuna Arts Yoga Studio
819 SW 152nd Street, Burien WA 98166
www.normandyparkyoga.com for information on Karuna Arts Yoga Studio