I get asked many times how I got my bikini body back after having Chloe-Sofia. My Osteopath says that if you are more than 35 years old, it will take you around 12 months. And he is right. But I admit that at the beginning I thought it would happen overnight. We are so used to “instant” reality and success in a digital world that we forget how mind and matter work in reality. There is no miraculous answer. In fact, it is very simple: if you want bikini body, you have to work for it.
Six weeks after giving birth I started with gentle post-natal exercises to tone pelvic floor and lower abdominal muscles. And when I went back to work I started eating carbs once a day. What started as a challenge turned into my new lifestyle.
At first I wanted to see if I can drink green smoothies once a day. After one week I felt so good and light that I continued and now, after 10 months, I can’t imagine starting the day without it. I am not big on carbs thus low-carb diet (eating carbs once a day) was something easy to follow.
I prefer to eat carbs during lunch because it takes time to digest them and we eat dinner quite late. Most of the time I bring my own lunch from home: mix of carbs (rice, beans, lentils or pasta) with vegetables.
We always cook dinner in the evening. Twice a week we have chicken or fish. The rest of the week I eat milk products as they are great alternative to animal protein. I am lactose intolerant but since I found over-the-counter tablets that contain lactase enzyme I can eat milk products without any problems.
I like vegetables baked with cheese, Greek salad with fresh feta cheese or onion soup with toast and grated cheese on the top. In winter we eat raclette or fondue, typical Swiss dishes. When it comes to raclette you can easily replace potatoes with baked cherry tomatoes. It is much easier to digest.
To show how quick it is to prepare a low-carb dish, I teamed up with Swiss Milk to share this easy recipe for vegetarian tortilla with mountain cheese, eggs and cream. It is so delicious that even carnivore like Alex asked for a second serving!
SPRING TORTILLA WITH MOUNTAIN CHEESE
Ingredients for 2 persons (preparation approx. 30 minutes, cooking time 20 minutes):
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
300 grams of mixed, chopped vegetables (carrot, radish, asparagus, cabbage)
1/2 dl cream
3 eggs
75 grams shredded mountain cheese
Salt & pepper
Marjoram and thyme to decorate
Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan heat butter and saute onion until golden. Add vegetables, salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables are crunchy.
2. Grease two small baking pans with butter and spread vegetables in the bottom.
3. Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
4. Whip eggs with cream, add shredded cheese. Pour over vegetables and bake for 20 minutes.
4. Decorate with marjoram and thyme and serve with fresh, mixed salad.
Bon appétit!
1 serving: 151 calories, 9 g proteins, 11 g fats, 6 g sugars.
Mo
13.05.2017I just love this blog it is really “am every woman moment” !!! The receipe looks delicious and above all healthy food is what we need for our minds and moral!!! Thank you Mi for always sharing… A big round of applause to you!!! Big hugs Mo
Miri
13.05.2017Merci, ma belle, Mo! XO
Desires In Style
13.05.2017Very interesting post! Thanks for the recipes!
Have a great week-end!
Kisses
Agnese & Elisa
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Stella
12.05.2017I am trying to get back on shape too, thanks for the great tips and information! And your recipe looks so delicious! I will try it 🙂
Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend! x
Stella
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Miri
12.05.2017Thank you, sweetie. Happy weekend! XO
Kim
12.05.2017Looks delicious AND healthy!!
Kim
Simply Lovebirds
Rosalie
12.05.2017I was thinking about going on some sort of diet, I’m just so scared though. This looks absolutely delicious! 🙂
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Tatjana
12.05.2017Miri this looks so delicious! Can’t wait to try it in my own kitchen.
Have an amazing weekend ahead sweets.
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Miri
12.05.2017Thank you so much, Tatjana. XO
Tina
12.05.2017You look amazing and you’re so fit! The recipe looks so tasty!
Tina
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Miri
12.05.2017Thank you, Tina. Hugs
Camila
12.05.2017I need to begin a diet as soon as possible but I also love food way too much!
Camila,
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Radi
12.05.2017Yummy, it looks so lovely. Also, way to get back in shape. You look amazing.
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Miri
12.05.2017Thank you, Radi. XO
Anna White
11.05.2017You look amazing! XO –
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Kathrine Eldridge
11.05.2017Thanks for sharing your secret! When I lost weight, I lowered my carbs and had the same result. Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe!
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Anouk
11.05.2017This looks so delicious!
ANOUK
Siffat Haider
11.05.2017These are great tips, and you look incredible! I’m definitely all for a low carb diet too. I don’t eat a ton of bread or rice or anything, I get my carbs from veggies, I love sweet potatoes!
xo
Siffat
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Miri
12.05.2017OH I love sweet potatoes as well, Siffat. Thank you for stopping by, girl. XO
Rina
11.05.2017Girl you are totally bikini bod ready! I am so bad with low to no carbs. I love sugar too mcuh and wish I could cut it out! Thanks for the healthy tips!
xoxo
Rina Samantha
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Miri
12.05.2017Hehe, I love sugar as well. I am such an addict. Luckily low-carb diet works for me even if I eat sweets here and there. Happy weekend, dear friend!
Jennifer
11.05.2017That looks delicious Miri!
xx Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
Miri
12.05.2017Thank you, Jennifer. XO
Itzel Najar
11.05.2017so cool post!
Thanks for sharing!
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Miri
12.05.2017Thank you, Itzel. XO
Liz
11.05.2017Wow! This looks amazing. I’ve been trying to eat better so I’m definitely going to be using some of your ideas.
Liz
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Miri
12.05.2017Oh, I am so touched that I could inspire you, Lizzie, as you inspire me in so many ways. But you know that. Big hugs and happy wedding anniversary to you and your hubby! XO
Lindsey
11.05.2017Oh yum! That looks so good! I’m going to have to go make myself some lunch now, haha. And kudos to you for sticking to such a good diet and exercise routine consistently. You look amazing! Not many people are able to do that…it’s all about overnight, quick fixes..not lifestyle changes. You’re awesome, Miri! 🙂
~Lindsey
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Miri
12.05.2017Ohhh, you are so sweet, Lindsey. Thank you for such kind comment. Lots of love to Argentina!!! XO
alessandra
11.05.2017You look beautiful! Interesting post
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Itzel Najar
11.05.2017You look stunning!!
love it!
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Raysa García
11.05.2017The food looks so good!! Delicious.
Xx, Raysa
the Fashion Matters
11.05.2017that looks delicious!
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Gemma
11.05.2017Such a great post and your recipe looks delicious! Have a lovely day!
Gemma x
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Amy Arnold
11.05.2017You look amazing! A lower card diet has been key for me too. Having gestational diabetes during pregnancy actually really helped me not gain too much weight and showed me how to balance healthy cards and not eat too many. Great tips.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Vanessa
11.05.2017Your body is on fire and I love your diet tips! I personally love green smoothies and I must admit that losing weight after baby #2 is not as easy! I’m trying to drink lots of water and after 6 weeks I can finally work out again (I gave birth 5 weeks ago). Anyhow, thanks for sharing and being so honest with us!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Jalisa
11.05.2017I can totally understand why everyone’s always asking you how you got your body back because you look absolutely amazing! As someone who’s an avoid fitness lover, I know that a body like yours doesn’t come easy, it requires A LOT of disciple and I’m sure even more so after having a baby; you’re so right, you have to WORK for it! I applaud your dedication because you look absolutely fantastic, my friend. Unlike you, most of my weaknesses when it comes to food are carbs, lol. I love my bread and pasta a little too much. I think it’s a great idea to eat it once a day during mid-day when trying to obtain a specific body/health goal because it does take time to digest. Thanks for sharing such great tips with us, as well as these yummy looking recipes! I hope you’re having a wonderful week so far, beauty!
XO,
Jalisa
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Marta
11.05.2017Great post! I looks so tasty! Thanks for sharing!
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Miri
11.05.2017Thank you, sweetie! XO
Zubaida
11.05.2017These are really good suggestions. Thanks for sharing.
GlamupGirls
Miri
11.05.2017Thank you, Zubaida. XO
Zorica
11.05.2017The food looks so delicious.
Great post.
xx
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Miri
11.05.2017Thank you, Zorica, for stopping by. XO
yuka
11.05.2017wow you look soooo amazing!! I really need to get on this diet as well!
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Miri
11.05.2017Thank you, sweetie. XO