Mariana Santos

How does one become a butterfly? You have to want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar. What has been holding you back from finding your wings lately? For me, it’s been major sleep deprivation and adapting to this whole new mom life. ... But today I made a decision to get back to doing things I love and get more dedicated with my goals. It won’t be easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is, is it? Here’s to my next chapter! Shout out to my cute little butterfly model for the inspiration hehehe Bella, mama loves you SO much! photos by the amazing @morganamottaphoto . . . .

Hey Mamas! Does this sound like you? You make sure to buy the highest quality, natural products for your baby, but forget about doing the same thing for yourself? I definitely found myself doing this as soon as I became a mom! It’s so easy to fall into the trap of not making yourself a priority while taking care of your new little one.... I had already tested and loved @the_green_beaver’s baby lotion on Bella and now I’m SO happy I tried their face cream. It does wonders on my dry skin and smells amazingggg! As always, with @the_green_beaver, only natural ingredients are used which is great for you and great for our planet . Celebrate Earth Day by picking up a little something for yourself at https://greenbeaver.com and get 25% off your purchase by using our @movecampcanada discount code: MoveCo_Perk.

My family is my biggest blessing Thank you @morganamottaphoto for another amazing shoot! . .... . . . #family #familyphotography #familyphotoshoot #baby #babygirl #babymodel #instababygirl #instababy #love #instalove #instafamily #photography #photoshoot #familyiseverything #babylove #babyphotography See more

Bella’s had a really tough time with dry skin and eczema since she was born and it was really hard finding a lotion that wouldn’t irritate her skin. I’m soooo happy with this baby lotion from @the_green_beaver! It’s hypoallergenic and fragrance-free which is just what we needed. It’s also a bonus that this amazing Canadian company only uses natural ingredients! A little goes a long way with this lotion too, which I loved! Definitely recommend for all you mamas who have babi...es with sensitive skin . . . . . . #thegreenbeaver #movecamp #movecollective #baby #babiesofinstagram #ad #babymodel #instababy #babygirl #babyshop #babystyle #instababygirl @movecampcanada @movecollective.co See more

Happy Friday everyone!

Sometimes a lazy Saturday is just what the doctor ordered! Happy Saturday everyone! Photos by the amazing @morganamottaphoto ... . . . . . #babygirl #newborn #newbornphotography #newbornshoot #baby #instababy #instababygirl #love #instalove #babyonboard #babylove #coach #coaching #fitnesscoach #coachingforwomen #lovethelifeyoulive #healthylifestyle #ftm #momlife #firsttimemom #fitness #fitlife #instafit #motivation #health #lifestyle #fitnessjourney #selflove #selfcare #loveyourself @ Ottawa, Ontario See more

DO YOU MAKE THIS MISTAKE? I used to have a friend who was always too tired to do something. Or too busy. Or too broke. She always relied on one of those reasons for why she couldn’t achieve something she said she wanted.... And at some point, I got tired of trying to motivate and encourage her. I still liked her and cared for her. But I realized she was choosing to impose nonsense limitations on herself because she wanted to, because it felt familiar, or because well, who knows why? But she was clearly making the choice to hold herself back based on false narratives she kept telling herself. When I realized that, I gave up. See, I have learned that people are rarely too tired, busy or broke to do what they want whether it’s something minor like seeing a movie, or something major like getting in shape. Rather, we tell ourselves these familiar stories so we don’t have to face what’s really holding us back. Usually, that’s a fear of some kind. A fear of failure, a fear of embarrassment, a fear of how a new experience might cause us discomfort. And you know what? That’s fine. Nobody likes to fail or be embarrassed, and some people only want the comfort of familiar experiences. But at least understand your motivations. Probe your own mindset enough to recognize the limiting self-beliefs you’ve adopted and move beyond them. If what you want is important enough, you’ll make it happen. If it’s not, just say so. Does any of this sound familiar to you? Coach Mariana . . . . . #fitness #fit #fittip #coach #fitnesscoach #coachingforwomen #lifestyle #wellness #wellbeing #personaltrainer #healthylifestyle #happylife #loveyourself #selfcare #selflove #goals #fitnessgoals #gym #workout #instafit #instagood #insta #inspo #motivation #fitnessgoals #dedication #gratitude #happiness #doyou

WHY NEW YEAR’S PLANS OFTEN FAIL! Every January, millions of people make promises to themselves in New Year’s Resolutions. This is the year I finally get in shape!... This is the year I lose the weight! This is the year I start my business! And then by every February, the vast majority have failed already. Let’s talk about why. If we discuss a few common reasons why well-intentioned resolutions fail so often, then maybe we can find a better way to reach the desired end. 1. They’re too vague. Instead of saying, I want to get in shape, say you’re going to spend 15 minutes walking around the neighborhood twice a week. (Don’t worry it will lead to more.) 2. Don’t be so demanding of yourself. Realize that the best change is gradual. 3. Choose to do something positive that you enjoy, and then you won’t have to force yourself to do it every day. 4. You don’t track your progress. If you want to eat better, download an app to record what you eat every day. If you want to slim down, take a photo of yourself each week so you can see that, despite how you might feel, you really are making progress. 5. You don’t know your why. If you don’t have a profound, compelling reason for doing what you’re doing, it’s bound to fail. The key is to examine your desire a little more deeply, and then take little, bite-sized actions each day to get started. As they say, A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. And is followed by another and another Of course, having someone in your corner to help keep you accountable to your own goals makes all the difference here. Do you think this is what is missing for you? If so, I’d love to chat! Teamwork makes the dream work Coach Mariana . . . . #mindset #gym #coach #fitnesscoach #personaltrainer #coachingforwomen #wellnesscoach #loveyourself #loveyourbody #selflove #fitness #love #loveyourlife #fittip #instafit #healthy #healthylifestyle #lovethelifeyoulive #healthyliving #instadaily #instagood #fit #fitnesscoaching #yougotthis #mindsetshift #inspo #inspiration #motivation

Someday when the pages of my life end, I know that you will be one of the most beautiful chapters. . . . .... . #baby #babygirl #girlmom #babyandme #motheranddaughter #love #family #instababy #instababygirl #amor #coach #fitnesscoach #coachingforwomen #healthylifestyle #lifestyle #selflove #loveyourself #lovethelifeyoulive #selfcare #motherhood #ftm #firsttimemom See more