These drinks and foods make my life so much better
3 min readDec 26, 2021
- Beer. This list is not in any order, but, nonetheless, there is a reason why I’m placing beer at #1. If you’re following me, you’d know that I’m passionate about running. Let me give you an example. I’m currently in Southern Florida. Today I ran 9.5 miles in Delray Beach. It was my “baseline” run — nothing too strenuous. I finished around 3 pm. My wife and I then went to grab some food and a drink. I just can’t describe the pleasure I experienced sipping the IPA whose name I can’t remember. That pleasure I experience on many other days.
- Coffee. Putting coffee on a list like this one is a little uncomfortable. You fear you look like you have an addiction. I don’t think I do. It’s not that I can’t wake up or “function” without a coffee. But the pleasure of starting my morning with freshly brewed coffee is so-so great. It’s similar to beer. I don’t start my morning with a beer! But the pleasure aspect is similar. I love my coffee in the morning like I love my beer after my runs. I prefer black coffee that fills a few cups; no milk, certainly no sugar. My wife prefers espresso-based coffee, like cappuccino, but I like straight black coffee. Sometimes coffee replaces a meal for me. I avoid overeating at all costs (and I still do, sometimes!) to stay lean for my running. Grabbing a coffee during the day suppresses my appetite.
- Oranges. I just realized I haven’t had one for a while, perhaps because I’ve been moving and traveling. This is very uncommon for me. I love oranges. Sometimes an orange can replace…
