An unscientific diet will make it difficult for gym goers to maintain an ideal figure as well as have a healthy body as desired.
Many people who practice at the gym often care about what to eat to gain muscle and reduce fat without really paying attention to the foods to avoid to achieve the desired figure. Accordingly, improper consumption of food can slow down the body's recovery process or cause fat accumulation...
fast food and processed foods
Fast foods such as hamburger, French fries, fried chicken, pizza or processed foods such as sausages and cold meat are the reasons why gym goers find it difficult to increase muscle to reduce fat.
The above foods contain high calories, high saturated fat and trans fat and high salt content. Consuming these foods not only causes excess fat accumulation but also affects the digestive system, causes fatigue in the body and directly affects exercise performance.
Grilled meat and fried dishes
Although meat is an important source of protein, the cooking method determines the important nutritional value for gym goers. Grilled meat or fried foods often use a lot of oil and butter, forcing the body to consume a large amount of saturated fat and "hollow calories".
saturated fat not only increases the risk of cardiovascular disease but also slows down digestion. Consuming these foods before exercise can cause a feeling of heaviness, discomfort and reduce muscle mobility.
Carbonated water and sugary drinks
Carb water, soft drinks, milk tea, bottled fruit juice... should be absolutely avoided by gym goers. The reason is that they provide a large amount of sugar, causing blood sugar levels to spike, making the body always tired.
Supplementing water or unsweetened tea will help maintain a slim figure as well as be effective when exercising at the gym.
Alcohol and alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages will also affect the exercise process. Alcohol not only provides "hollow calories" but also causes dehydration, reducing the ability to synthesize protein - the core process for muscle recovery.
In particular, alcoholic beverages also affect sleep quality, disrupting the body's natural recovery process after exercising at the gym. Regular consumption of alcohol not only hinders muscle building and increases fat storage, especially in the abdomen.