strength training and metabolism repair

aimanbafakyh

I'm a 21 year old female, weaning off a vlcd of 2-3 months. I lost 20 lb to that. Such diets they slow down your metabolism, right? So should I try doing squats to help boost metabolism? How many should I do?

RoxieDawn

OP have you been increasing your cals yet? And why just squats? Is this a serious question?????

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/38023253#Comment_38023253

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/38003886#Comment_38003886

aimanbafakyh

yes I've increased my cals to a 1000 and gonna add 100 weekly now
Well just squats intially I meant. I'm a beginner

divcara

Build muscle mass. Lift heavy. Muscle will help ramp up your metabolism.

aimanbafakyh

Okay. what do you recommend for a beginner?

RoxieDawn

Why not try to do a strength training program meant to help you out besides just squats.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

aimanbafakyh

thankyou