eating these three foods makes running effects null and void

Cola, beer, and icy sweet drinks have almost become the 'official standard' for the scorching summer days. However, these foods are also the number one enemy for those trying to lose weight. If you want to lose weight successfully, you must be very cautious with these items!

No.1 Cola

For many people who never refuse cola, its temptation is enormous, especially after intense exercise. Nothing feels more refreshing than a can of ice-cold cola. However, while it brings pleasure, cola also brings significant harm to your body and a considerable amount of calories that cannot be ignored.

Nutrition = 0

By observing the ingredients and nutritional content of cola, you will find that apart from sugar, water, carbon dioxide, and some unhealthy additives, there are almost no other nutritious substances. Using it as a post-exercise drink is not a wise choice.

Acidic Harm

The carbonic acid in cola can hinder the absorption of calcium in the body, affecting the recovery of bone injuries after exercise and posing a great threat to the bone health of runners. Another substance, phosphoric acid, can hinder the absorption of iron, causing iron-deficiency anemia. Meanwhile, excessive acid intake will disrupt the body's acid-base balance, making it difficult to relieve muscle soreness after running.

Caffeine Impact

Cola also contains caffeine, a substance that can excite the central nervous system. This is one of the reasons why many people feel happy and excited after exercising and find it hard to give up cola. However, caffeine can cause nervousness, insomnia, and disrupt the sleep system, affecting sleep quality. Additionally, it can also damage vitamin B1 in the body.

Calories

The extremely high calorie content is the most important reason why cola is not recommended for those trying to lose weight. Every 100mL of cola contains about 180kJ, or 43kcal. This calorie content is about 30% higher than other functional drinks, but almost all the calories in cola come from carbohydrates. As is well known, sugar intake contributes more to obesity than the other two major energy substances—fat and protein. Each 100mL of cola contains 10.8g of carbohydrates, accounting for 1/10 of its weight. Moreover, the carbohydrates in cola are entirely monosaccharides, which can be directly absorbed by the body without conversion or decomposition. Excessive sugar intake in a short period can easily lead to obesity.

No.2 Beer

So, does beer really have weight loss benefits? Perhaps, but drinking beer may not necessarily help you achieve your weight loss goals.

Beer has a calorie content of about 32kcal/100mL, which is indeed not high, and most of its calories come from protein. However, beer is made through the fermentation of maltose, so the claim that 'beer contains no sugar' is obviously inaccurate. Maltose, as a disaccharide, is not absorbed as quickly as monosaccharides, but excessive intake can still lead to weight gain. However, the main reason beer causes weight gain is not the sugar and other extractable nutrients.

Beer is not a medicine

Beer is an alcoholic beverage meant for enjoyment, and you can't treat it like medicine or weight loss tea, consuming it in measured and timed doses. Therefore, the so-called 'beer diet' method is not very practical.

Physical Effects

Beer can make you feel bloated, and in the short term, it can indeed make you eat less of other foods. However, this bloating sensation is short-lived, and afterward, you will feel even hungrier, increasing your appetite. Additionally, the bloating effect of beer can stretch your stomach to some extent, encouraging you to eat more, which is counterproductive.

Psychological Effects

Although the alcohol content in beer is low, it can still cause the brain and central nervous system to go through a process of excitement followed by inhibition. During this process, people are likely to drink excessively, leading to excessive alcohol and calorie intake.

No.3 Sweet Drinks and Desserts

For many female runners trying to lose weight, afternoon tea time with various icy and delicious sweet drinks and desserts is almost irresistible. However, these treats are poison for weight loss.

High-Calorie Ingredients

There are many types of sweet drinks and desserts on the market, with endless variations. However, regardless of the changes, these foods always contain high-calorie ingredients like white sugar, sweetened condensed milk, sweet cream, and ice cream. These ingredients usually have a very high sugar content, and the sugars are often monosaccharides or disaccharides that are easily digested and absorbed by the body. Consuming these ingredients will have obvious effects on your body.

High-Calorie Intake

The amount of high-calorie ingredients in a serving of sweet drinks or desserts can account for 30% to 50% of the total ingredients, making the sweet drinks themselves very high in calories (≥95kcal/100g). Typically, a 300-400g serving of sweet drinks or desserts can contain at least 250kcal, meaning that half an hour of running will be completely wasted.

Irresistible Temptation

Because sweet drinks and desserts have rich ingredients, they are much more tempting to girls than simple candies or cream. Therefore, you should be particularly cautious with these foods and avoid developing a habit of having a dessert every day. Otherwise, the numbers on your scale will only move in the opposite direction of your expectations!

For those who are working hard to lose weight, when you can't resist the urge to eat these foods, think of your abs, long legs, A4 waist, and iPhone legs... These things are still someone else's for now!