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True, gaining muscle is a longer lasting form of increased metabolism, but it is not permanent either. You have to maintain your new muscle mass. Sure foods don't increase your metabolism for long periods of time but they will increase it for hours and if at each meal you eat foods that cause a thermogenic effect on the…

Also make sure you are eating enough protein! :D

Exercise will of course increase your metabolism but if you want to jump start it with food here is some tips: -Drink green tea with every meal -Eat spicy foods: Hot foods or even mild herbs and spices will speed up the metabolism. - Increase your take of omega 3 fats (nuts, eggs, flax seeds, fish, olive oil, coconut oil,…

Welcome! this is my 3rd day on my diet and really on MFP. :) You can add me if you like!

Hi! I noticed when I eat 1200 or less I lose NOTHING! But now that I've moved it to 1400-1500 calories I am losing weight. It's important that we feed our bodies enough so it can work properly. I would bump up your calories...and remember to eat nutrient dense calories. Hope this helps :)

I'm full blooded italian and make homemade ricotta! There is TONS of things you can do with it. It's sooooo yummy. Here is a list of some foods you can make. Some are diet friendly others you can tweak to make diet friendly. Hope this gives you some ideas. - Add ricotta with pesto sauce - this can be added to pasta, rice…

I would say I am about 75% grain free, but I am gluten free and low carb. I can't do sugars because of my PCOS so I only eat fruit on occasion :( If you like...you're more than welcome to add me! :)