Metabolism slow

Tashanicole444
Tashanicole444 Posts: 86 Member
edited November 20 in Health and Weight Loss
Is it possible to mess up metabolism when you diet too long. ? I have retricted for a long time and body won't lose. ?

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  • Tashanicole444
    Tashanicole444 Posts: 86 Member
    Ok. I did recover
    From anorexia. 2 years ago so could be that body packed fat on after eating away my muscle.
  • derick337
    derick337 Posts: 67 Member
    I said to boost your metabolism!!! No worries just trying to help and salt makes you retain water weight.
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    derick337 wrote: »
    I said to boost your metabolism!!! No worries just trying to help and salt makes you retain water weight.

    But none of the things you said boost your metabolism
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    edited August 2017
    derick337 wrote: »
    Try eating foods that boosts the metabolism such as Greek yogurt,Broccoli,Garlic,Green tea,Oatmeal,Turkey,Asparagus,Avocado,Spinach,Salmon,Blueberries and almonds. Remember to drink8-10 cups of water a day. Try drinking two table spoons of apple cider vinegar one table spoon per 8oz of water before bed and in the morning this will keep your metabolism working overnight. You can also Reduce your sodium intake try seasoning your food with miss dash it has no salt.

    I can't tell if this is serious or not..

    Surely you jest @derick337 ?

  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    edited August 2017
    derick337 wrote: »
    Research them @Christine_72

    Sources please.

    Watching Dr Oz and reading random articles is not research. I recommend you read actual scientific research @derick337. A place to start is Google scholar.
  • derick337
    derick337 Posts: 67 Member
    My wife is a dietitian just trying to help the foods I listed surly won't hurt
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    derick337 wrote: »
    My wife is a dietitian just trying to help the foods I listed surly won't hurt

    So she should have access to the journal articles that back up your claims that the random foods you recommended boost metabolism when consumed.

    They might be great foods to eat, if you enjoy them, and if you eat them in quantities to fit your goals you will lose weight, but they aren't metabolism boosting as far as I'm aware.
  • Tashanicole444
    Tashanicole444 Posts: 86 Member
    Sorry I asked! Lol
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    Royce284 wrote: »
    Sorry I asked! Lol

    Not your fault at all.
  • Poisonedpawn78
    Poisonedpawn78 Posts: 1,145 Member
    Royce284 wrote: »
    Sorry I asked! Lol

    Dont be sorry, people on MFP are trying to protect you from the garbage, lies and *kitten* that is rampant on the internet.



  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 9,985 Member
    derick337 wrote: »
    I said to boost your metabolism!!! No worries just trying to help and salt makes you retain water weight.

    What is your definition of 'boost metabolism'? Can you please explain?
    Do you mean that food is digested faster?
    Food more thoroughly digested and thus stays longer in the gut?
    More CO2 is exhaled when burning energy? (what would that do to global warming?)
  • VeronicaA76
    VeronicaA76 Posts: 1,116 Member
    To boost your metabolism is rather simple. Eat properly and exercise. Raising your heart rate boosts metabolism. Eating properly provides fuel for your body so that you maximize your potential during workouts and daily life.

    There is no magic pill or food. If there was, no one would be over/under weight.
  • Mezzie1024
    Mezzie1024 Posts: 380 Member
    derick337 wrote: »
    My wife is a dietitian just trying to help the foods I listed surly won't hurt

    Degrees/specializations aren't among the things shared in a marriage. I'd love to see my husband try to do my job (or vice versa)! :lol:

  • TimothyFish
    TimothyFish Posts: 4,925 Member
    The only way you can boost your metabolism to a significant degree is through exercise. Foods that are hard to chew and digest will increase it to some degree, but it isn't enough to make it worth considering. Spending more time in high temperatures can also increase your metabolism but again it is fairly marginal.
  • Ironandwine69
    Ironandwine69 Posts: 2,432 Member
    derick337 wrote: »
    Try eating foods that boosts the metabolism such as Greek yogurt,Broccoli,Garlic,Green tea,Oatmeal,Turkey,Asparagus,Avocado,Spinach,Salmon,Blueberries and almonds. Remember to drink8-10 cups of water a day. Try drinking two table spoons of apple cider vinegar one table spoon per 8oz of water before bed and in the morning this will keep your metabolism working overnight. You can also Reduce your sodium intake try seasoning your food with miss dash it has no salt.

    Or have pizza and beer and stay in a caloric deficit. If your metabolism isn't already working overnight, my condolences, you're dead.

    Love it.
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