Veggie frittata

Especially if you signed up for a cardio-intensive workout, the idea of having something heavy on your tummy might not be the best idea. In this case, Faletra says preparing a veggie frittata for the week to grab after you towel off is a good way to increase metabolism. "A frittata is a great meal to start the day with because it is full of fiber from the veggies, which will help promote healthy digestion and blood sugar balance," she explains. "It also is loaded with complete protein necessary for the building and maintaining of lean muscle, which can help increase the body's metabolism. A frittata [is] a perfect post-morning workout meal to help repair lean muscle and provide stable energy."

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You know the signs of impending sickness: your nose is clogged, your head feels light and your throat has an uncomfortable tickle. Fight back the oncoming sickness with a morning cup of green tea if you want a boost of energy. "Regularly drinking this may help boost metabolism because of the caffeine and catechins it contains," says Gorin. "The caffeine may offer a small metabolism benefit for up to 24 hours -- and the catechins (particularly EGCG in green tea) have been shown to help metabolism, too," Gorin says.

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Whole milk yogurt with toppings

If you're in the anti-breakfast camp, you might struggle with downing anything but black coffee. For a low-cal option that's not heavy on your stomach, see if you can get through another one of Rizzo's go-tos. "I like yogurt made with whole milk, topped with a handful of almonds and chia seeds. This combo is high in protein and healthy fats, both of which keep you full without many calories and keep your metabolism in check," she says.

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