<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>The PranaMama &#187; Health &amp; Fitness</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.thepranamama.com/topics/health-fitness/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.thepranamama.com</link>
	<description></description>
	<lastBuildDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:13:53 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2</generator>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
			<item>
		<title>A Customized Wellness Plan: You&#8217;re Worth It!</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/customized-wellness-plan-worth/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/customized-wellness-plan-worth/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 02:07:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=2215</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Whenever I read about some celebrity who has regained their pre-baby figure within a few weeks of giving birth, or another who has completely turned around their health with a new diet, I tend to roll my eyes.   While some would let this sort of thing either inspire them or send them running for [...]


No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/customized-wellness-plan-worth/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>How to Push Past Those Last Few Miles (Active.com)</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/push-miles-activecom/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/push-miles-activecom/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 04:55:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness Links]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=2170</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Wow &#8211; a perfect article for a beginning or experienced runner.  Races are fun and exciting, but if you don&#8217;t conserve your energy early on, you will never make it to the finish line at a time you can be proud of.
It&#8217;s important to start out slowly so you have enough &#8220;gas in the tank&#8221; [...]


No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/push-miles-activecom/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Jogging Strollers: Tips for Running with Small Kids (Active.com)</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/jogging-strollers-tips-running-small-kids-activecom/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/jogging-strollers-tips-running-small-kids-activecom/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:25:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness Links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Parenting Links]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=2152</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here are some slightly obvious, but nonetheless, good reminders, of how to make your jog safe for both baby and you.
Jogging Strollers: Tips for Running with Small Kids


No related posts.


No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/jogging-strollers-tips-running-small-kids-activecom/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Miles and Smiles</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/miles-smiles/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/miles-smiles/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:23:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=2129</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Being outgoing and social has always worked for me.  I love to volunteer at community events, hang out with other families, spend time with good friends, and meet new people.  For me, friendship and support have been essential in these early years of parenting, and I&#8217;m not sure I could have survived the various tests [...]


No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/miles-smiles/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>A Lovely Massage: A Difficult Message</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/lovely-massage/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/lovely-massage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 03:26:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yoga]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=2091</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Lying on a massage table on the second floor of an old farmhouse, I&#8217;m nervous enough about the deep tissue massage I&#8217;m about to receive.  Little do I know that her words, not her fingers digging into my back and shoulders, will hurt most of all.
After about a month of ongoing neck, back and shoulder [...]


No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/lovely-massage/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Don&#8217;t Forget to Breathe! And How You Do It Matters (Whole Living Magazine)1</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/forget-breathe-matters-living-magazine1/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/forget-breathe-matters-living-magazine1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 18:54:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness Links]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=2074</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This could be the simplest, fastest and easiest way to stay well.  Now, what mom couldn&#8217;t use such an exercise?
We all know we should take deep breaths when we are stressed, anxious, angry or overwhelmed.  But it really is true &#8211; taking some time every single day for conscious breathing, no matter what your mood, [...]


No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/forget-breathe-matters-living-magazine1/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Take a Walk (Yogamint)</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/walk-yogamint/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/walk-yogamint/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 02:44:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness Links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yoga Links]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=2058</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever read a story in a magazine, newspaper or web site, and thought, &#8220;That must have been written just for me?&#8221;  This was the case earlier today, when Yogamint&#8217;s piece Take a Walk found its way to my inbox.
Walking used to be a favorite past time of mine.  My aunt was the first to [...]


No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/walk-yogamint/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>5 Ways to Make Time for Your Workout (Active.com)</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/5-ways-time-workout-activecom/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/5-ways-time-workout-activecom/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 00:39:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness Links]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=2019</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here are some quick tips on how to fit exercise into your busy lifestyle.  But I have to say, I was disappointed by the advice.  Seems all of these suggestions were ways to increase activity during your other daily tasks, but none focused on what the title promised: how to make time for YOUR WORKOUT.
My [...]


No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/5-ways-time-workout-activecom/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>First Drink of the Day (Yogamint)</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/drink-day-yogamint/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/drink-day-yogamint/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 01:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness Links]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=2012</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
How many of you drink enough water throughout the day?  I know I sure don&#8217;t.  That&#8217;s why Yogamint&#8217;s advice on how and why to drink water first thing in the morning spoke to me.  When I workout in the morning, I drink a full glass of water before my jog.  Between the water and the [...]


No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/drink-day-yogamint/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>8 Ways to Ease Seasonal Allergies (Body &amp; Soul)</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/8-ways-ease-seasonal-allergies/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/8-ways-ease-seasonal-allergies/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 11:18:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness Links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=2007</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[8 Ways To Ease Seasonal Allergies
Today&#8217;s note of gratitude is that I am not an allergy sufferer.   I know that outdoor activities like gardening, trips to the playground or a simple jog around the neighborhood would be miserable, if not impossible, this time of year if I were.  For all of you who deal [...]


No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/8-ways-ease-seasonal-allergies/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Rise and Shine &#8211; It&#8217;s Workout Time!</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/rise-shine-workout-time/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/rise-shine-workout-time/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=1970</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m a self-professed night owl.  After long and busy days filled with work, kids&#8217; pre-school, activities, playdates, housework , meetings and projects, I am energized at about 8 p.m. and I don&#8217;t go to sleep willingly.  My husband starts asking me if I&#8217;m ready to go up around 10 p.m.  By 11 p.m., he starts [...]


No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/rise-shine-workout-time/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Running on Empty</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/running-on-empty/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/running-on-empty/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:23:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Food & Nutrition Links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness Links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[running]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=1881</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As usual, I was trying to fit it all in.
Church service and meetings, grocery shopping, writing, and playing with my kids.   I was running from the minute I woke up, which is sad for a Sunday, the day once known as the day of rest.  Still, I refused to give up my workout.  I [...]


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.thepranamama.com/eating-healthy-budget/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Eating Healthy on a Budget'>Eating Healthy on a Budget</a></li>
</ol>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/running-on-empty/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Keep Your Workout Simple!  Real Tips from Real Runners (Runner&#8217;s World)</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/workout-simple-real-tips-real-runners/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/workout-simple-real-tips-real-runners/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:38:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness Links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fitness Links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relaxation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=1812</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sticking to any exercise regimen can be stressful.   For me, running is such a head game.  If I think too much about it, I worry &#8211; stressing about the very activity that is supposed to relieve tension and anxiety.    In addition to working through my own mindset, I struggle to schedule my workouts [...]


No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/workout-simple-real-tips-real-runners/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Train for your First 5K (About.com Guide Christine Luff)</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/train-5k-aboutcom-guide-christine-luff/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/train-5k-aboutcom-guide-christine-luff/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:45:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness Links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fitness Links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=1801</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Thank goodness for Google.  Last year when I got serious about running, I was a total beginner.  I had no idea where to go for training plans, advice on gear, or friendly support.  I googled &#8220;train 5k beginner&#8221; or something to that effect, and this plan popped up.  I followed it religiously and completed my [...]


No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/train-5k-aboutcom-guide-christine-luff/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Get Smart (Active.com)</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/smartiepants/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/smartiepants/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:35:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness Links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fitness Links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Life]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=1797</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
Ever heard of Mommy-brain?  That total lack of memory and concentration caused by constant multi-tasking and interruptions? Want to do something about it?  Get moving and take back your mind!
Check out this interesting article discussing a scientific research study that proves exercise can make us smarter.
Get Smart (Active.com)


No related posts.


No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/smartiepants/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Stress Prevention &amp; Relief: The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise (FindCounseling.com)</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/stress-prevention-relief-mental-health-benefits-exercise-findcounselingcom/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/stress-prevention-relief-mental-health-benefits-exercise-findcounselingcom/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:21:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness Links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fitness Links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Happiness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relaxation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress relief]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=1793</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Many people exercise to boost confidence along with reducing anxiety and stress, all of which contribute to psychological health and well-being.  So, exercise can be viewed as a preventative or wellness activity that may actually help prevent physical and emotional conditions.  By the way, even short bursts of activity help individuals feel better, which means [...]


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.thepranamama.com/baby/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Baby&#8217;s Day Out'>Baby&#8217;s Day Out</a></li>
</ol>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/stress-prevention-relief-mental-health-benefits-exercise-findcounselingcom/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Too Young to Run? (Ask Coach Jenny: Runner&#8217;s World)</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/young-run-coach-jenny-runners-world/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/young-run-coach-jenny-runners-world/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:13:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness Links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fitness Links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kids]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=1789</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;ve participated in a few road races, you may have noticed some of them offer a &#8220;Fun Run&#8221; for kids.  I have personally wondered how old a child should be before running for anything but the ice cream truck.  This is a very insightful Q&#38;A initiated by a mom with concern for her 2-year-old&#8217;s [...]


No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/young-run-coach-jenny-runners-world/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Fitness Tips for Families (Active.com)</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/fitness-tips-families-activecom/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/fitness-tips-families-activecom/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:02:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness Links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fitness Links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ideas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kids]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=1785</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The family that plays together stays together!  This brief video gives some good ideas for families, especially those with older kids.  Fitness Tips for Families (Active.com)


No related posts.


No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/fitness-tips-families-activecom/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Stay Fit through the Winter (MapMyRun.com)</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/stay-fit-winter-mapmyruncom/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/stay-fit-winter-mapmyruncom/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:49:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness Links]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=1781</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s not easy to stick to a fitness routine if you like the great outdoors.  I love to run, hike and walk outside, but when the snow and ice start flying in November and stick around through March, I struggle to stay motivated.   Check out this article for some great advice on sticking to [...]


No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/stay-fit-winter-mapmyruncom/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>&#8220;Be Well&#8221; Mom&#8217;s Nutrition Seminars coming in March!</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/moms-nutrition-seminars-coming-march/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/moms-nutrition-seminars-coming-march/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thepranamama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Food for Thought]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Go Local!]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thepranamama.com/?p=1732</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Attention Seacoast area Moms!  I&#8217;m happy to announce The PranaMama will be hosting a nutritional seminar series in March.  Tracey Miller, of Tracey Miller Wellness, will provide four 90-minute seminars for group discussion and education.  Come to learn, share ideas and questions, and meet other wellness-minded Moms.
“Be Well” Mom’s Nutrition Seminars (Group Classes)
Are you confused [...]


No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thepranamama.com/moms-nutrition-seminars-coming-march/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
