Need recipes that boost metabolism

Recipes can't really boost your metabolism. The best way to burn more calories is to move more, but I understand your upcoming surgery will complicate that. That said, you can lose weight even without exercise by eating fewer calories than you burn. Someone on bed rest will burn fewer calories than someone not on bed rest, but you can still eat at a deficit!

If you haven't already, try plugging your stats and goals into MFP, get a calorie goal, and hit that goal consistently. If you want to get an idea of what other people are eating, check out the "Food and Nutrition" and "Recipes" areas.

There are no foods that boost metabolism.

Additionally, trying to eat at a deficit following surgery probably isn't the best idea. Your body is going to be trying to heal and it needs calories in order to do that. It would be a better idea to try to lose what you can prior to surgery, but just eat at maintenance while recovering. Realistically, losing an additional 1-2 pounds isn't going to make a ton of difference for your Halloween costume, but trying to lose weight immediately post-surgery might slow your recovery.

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