There is ample discussion on the internet suggesting that we need carbs after exercise (for example here and here). The second link also shows contradicting answers: complex carbs vs simple sugars.
Also, there are suggestions to drink milk chocolate or home-made recovery drink (water, sugar, salt and lime). Both of these drinks contain sugar.
I am cycling daily to my work (about 10km each way) and I am starting weight-lifting next week. I also have healthy and big breakfasts.
Question
Provided my goal is to burn fat and recover my muscles after cycling, can I drink coffee with sugar as a post cycling drink? Or as a post jogging drink on the weekends? I am more concerned about the white sugar aspect, rather than caffeine.
I won't give up on coffee, but I can easily give up on sugar.