She feared she would 'never be sexy again' after giving birth to her first baby back in January this year.
But Shakira showed that six months on, she has toned and shaped up to a stunning degree.
The 36-year-old Colombian born singer displayed her svelte figure and perfectly flat stomach in two different bikinis while on holiday in Hawaii.
The star sported a frilly black string two-piece teamed with a matching sheer sarong as she took to the island sands with her Spanish footballer boyfriend Gerard Piqué.
She wore little make-up and wore her long strawberry blonde hair in loose waves around her shoulders - later changing into a neon pink strapless tube top and bottoms.
Gerard showed off his tall, slim physique, sporting a pair of dark blue swimming trunks for a dip in the sea with his beau.
However, the vacation wasn't just about chilling out.
The couple later went on a canoeing trip, with Shakira sporting a bright orange top for some rowing and fishing action action.
The famous couple were also seen showing their six-month-old son the sights, carrying him out of a restaurant after lunch.
The singer swapped her bikini for a pair of long pink shorts and a white shirt for the outing while Gerard carried the baby's car seat.
She her footballer beau welcomed Milan on January 2 this year.
Since then, the singer has described losing her baby weight as 'a little stressful.'
'I knew I had to come back here to do The Voice two months after I had delivered a baby,' she said back in April. 'I didn’t have my four months of maternity like every woman on earth has. I’m not trying to complain, but it’s been a process full of challenges.'
Shakira revealed she had maintained her exercise regime during and after her pregnancy.
'I do Zumba,' she said. 'Zumba has been actually really great for me. Even during pregnancy, I kept doing it until almost the end.'
The singer has just finished a stint replacing Christina Aguilera for the fourth season of NBC singing talent show The Voice which ended last month.
'With The Voice, I don’t have time to exercise,' Shakira said while the show was on air. 'And when I have a day off, I just want to be with Milan.'
The star also admitted she felt under pressure to shed the excess pounds following the birth.
'I think that our mothers and grandmothers weren’t under the pressure women of today are after delivering a baby,' she said.
'My dad says there’s nothing better than meat over the bones. So he likes my mom a little chubby. She was never under the pressure to have to get to her old weight -and she never did.'
And despite her stunning looks and enviable figure, Shakira confessed to being self conscious after the birth.
'At first it's hard to deal with your image in the mirror,' she told Ellen DeGeneres during an appearance on her talk show earlier this year. 'I looked like a Shar Pei when I first delivered.
'I was like "Oh My God, am I ever going to be sexy again? Is my man ever going to be attracted to me again the way he used to be?" All these feelings that you deal with, all these fears that come to you.'
She added to InTouch that being
a first time mother had its fair share of difficult moments although
she described Gerard as 'such a good daddy.'
'It’s not as idyllic as everyone tells you,' she said. 'You wonder if you’re ever going to be your old self again or get your body back.
'And nobody told me babies needed to be changed so often. I’m not complaining, but it’s been full of challenges.'
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But Shakira showed that six months on, she has toned and shaped up to a stunning degree.
The 36-year-old Colombian born singer displayed her svelte figure and perfectly flat stomach in two different bikinis while on holiday in Hawaii.
Slim and trim: Shakira showed off her perfectly flat and toned stomach in a black string bikini while on holiday in Hawaii
She wore little make-up and wore her long strawberry blonde hair in loose waves around her shoulders - later changing into a neon pink strapless tube top and bottoms.
Gerard showed off his tall, slim physique, sporting a pair of dark blue swimming trunks for a dip in the sea with his beau.
Washboard: Shakira changed into a neon pink tube bikini for a dip in the ocean
Making a splash: The singer kept active, running through the warm ocean
Couple getaway: Shakira was accompanied by her long term boyfriend Gerard Pique who showed off his slim and toned physique
The rear view: Shakira showed off her pert posterior under her sarong
There was no sign of son Milan while the couple frolicked together in the ocean.
The loved up pair smooched and held hands, with Gerard lovingly wrapping a pink towel around his girlfriend at one point.
And he was on hand to straighten her strapless top after it came slightly loose in the water.
The loved up pair smooched and held hands, with Gerard lovingly wrapping a pink towel around his girlfriend at one point.
And he was on hand to straighten her strapless top after it came slightly loose in the water.
Thinking pink: Shakira's doting beau fetched a beach towel for her to wrap her up in when she emerged from the water
A well earned break: Shakira was enjoying spending time with Gerard and their son after a stint judging the Voice
No sudden movements: Gerard ensured Shakira's neon pink bikini top was on properly after some swimming in the ocean
I want to hold your hand: The touchy feely couple looked closer than ever on their trip abroad
The couple later went on a canoeing trip, with Shakira sporting a bright orange top for some rowing and fishing action action.
The famous couple were also seen showing their six-month-old son the sights, carrying him out of a restaurant after lunch.
The singer swapped her bikini for a pair of long pink shorts and a white shirt for the outing while Gerard carried the baby's car seat.
Making some last minute adjustments:: Shakira ensured her black flimsy two piece covered her modesty correctly
Colourful cover up: The star donned a pink, blue and green kaftan over her swimsuit
Smooch in the sea: Gerard and Shakira had some valuable alone time in the ocean
Self conscious? The star even wore her sheer sarong in the sea
Hugging in the ocean: The couple were totally absorbed with each other in the sea
Expectant beauty: Shakira posted this stunning photograph while pregnant with Milan
Since then, the singer has described losing her baby weight as 'a little stressful.'
'I knew I had to come back here to do The Voice two months after I had delivered a baby,' she said back in April. 'I didn’t have my four months of maternity like every woman on earth has. I’m not trying to complain, but it’s been a process full of challenges.'
Shakira revealed she had maintained her exercise regime during and after her pregnancy.
'I do Zumba,' she said. 'Zumba has been actually really great for me. Even during pregnancy, I kept doing it until almost the end.'
The singer has just finished a stint replacing Christina Aguilera for the fourth season of NBC singing talent show The Voice which ended last month.
'With The Voice, I don’t have time to exercise,' Shakira said while the show was on air. 'And when I have a day off, I just want to be with Milan.'
The star also admitted she felt under pressure to shed the excess pounds following the birth.
'I think that our mothers and grandmothers weren’t under the pressure women of today are after delivering a baby,' she said.
'My dad says there’s nothing better than meat over the bones. So he likes my mom a little chubby. She was never under the pressure to have to get to her old weight -and she never did.'
Cuddling up: Shakira emerged from a restaurant with her adorable baby Milan, with husband Gerard in tow
Kiss from mummy: Little Milan was kitted out in a striped onesie as his famous mother planted a kiss on his cheek
'At first it's hard to deal with your image in the mirror,' she told Ellen DeGeneres during an appearance on her talk show earlier this year. 'I looked like a Shar Pei when I first delivered.
'I was like "Oh My God, am I ever going to be sexy again? Is my man ever going to be attracted to me again the way he used to be?" All these feelings that you deal with, all these fears that come to you.'
Messing about in boats: Shakira and Gerard later took to the high seas for a spot of canoeing
Getting stuck in: The active couple both tried their hands at rowing through the water
Where's the sun? Shakira and her footballer boyfriend took advantage of a cloudy day in Hawaii to go out in a boat
Line out: Shakira looked extremely focussed as she launched a fishing line
'It’s not as idyllic as everyone tells you,' she said. 'You wonder if you’re ever going to be your old self again or get your body back.
'And nobody told me babies needed to be changed so often. I’m not complaining, but it’s been full of challenges.'
Matching outfits: The couple stepped out sporting his 'n' hers white T-shirts and dark shorts
Blending in: The famous pair looked just like any other couple as they headed out to a local shopping mall to get supplies
