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  • Itadakimasu7
    Itadakimasu7 Posts: 313 Member
    @pupowl - what do hedgehogs eat?

    I sent a postcard over your way but not sure who received it. It had Native Americans on it if it was to yourself. My family is part Osage / Cherokee tribe -- although the tribe I sent was local to where I live now and very different. Still though, I thought maybe someone in a different country might find it interesting.

    Weather is clearing here and the air is crisp so I'm about to go ride my bike. I was rear ended today while at a stop light, it was a bump and did no damage, but my son was driving and had the foot on the brake. It pushed us a good foot or two. The car behind me was a newer Ford Mustang driven by some elderly folks, a powerful car, and I have a little Prius powered by an underfed squirrel. They seemed to find it shocking I could feel the bump. eye roll :s "We didn't hit you did we?" Naa' mate, we're just standing in the middle of traffic for nothing.

    Anyway, they seemed sincere and okay and I could see no damage so I didn't even bother to be my usual salty self, I was like - meh' it's okay it didn't damage my car. But a few minutes later on the way to buy cat food, my heart started racing and then it would be quite irregular up and down the scales as it were with a few hiccups. I think the adrenaline may have caused it to act up. Maybe it was good to let me know there is an issue there, although I'm not sure I can do much about it except keep eating vegetarian / keep riding my bike and try and not stress out? Hmm

    Hope your Wednesday is going okay - there are storms here and there across the globe this week so hope everyone is staying safe. :+1:
  • Armygirlarmyof1
    Armygirlarmyof1 Posts: 526 Member
    Wednesday steps. 5044
  • Pupowl
    Pupowl Posts: 2,119 Member
    @Itadakimasu7 Hedgehogs eat bugs, snails, frogs, worms, sometimes berries and mushrooms. You can buy special food for hedgehogs, but that is pretty expensive. So I give them cat food because that is pretty similar to the hedgehog food, both dry and wet. I am glad the little bump didn't cause any damage! Having irregular heartbeat is horrible so I hope it was just a one time thing because of the stress. You sent a postcard through postcrossing? This is me! https://www.postcrossing.com/user/Florauna The chances are very small that we end up sending a card to eachother, but it would be funny.
  • JenHul
    JenHul Posts: 389 Member
    Good Morning,
    Still Cold and snowy here, so not walking to work last couple of days.

    Steps:
    Oct 23= 5174
    Oct 24= 7530
    Oct 25= 6231
  • kcpond
    kcpond Posts: 661 Member
    Username: kcpond
    Weigh-in day: Thursday
    PW: 233.4
    CW: 234.4
  • Itadakimasu7
    Itadakimasu7 Posts: 313 Member
    @Pupowl -- It's really annoying those guys came into your yard and was so disrespectful. Also, it's kinda creepy when you're home alone and have men poking about. It would make me uncomfortable anyway.

    Yeah, sent the postcard elsewhere, it has a really nice photo image though so I thought maybe it was your address because you have such nice photos. I should have known though you would have one of Tinus. :-D :+1:

    Has anyone here managed to banish sugar from your diet? I really struggle with my sweet tooth.
  • CasandraW
    CasandraW Posts: 669 Member
    @Itadakimasu7 I find the more sugar I eat the more I crave it. For me that includes most carbohydrates. It's always a rough couple days for me when I cut back, but once those first few days are over the cravings typically go away. I think typical guidelines are to have 45-60% of your calories from carbohydrates. I personally do better at 40%, making sure I get my 25g of fiber in there too.
  • Armygirlarmyof1
    Armygirlarmyof1 Posts: 526 Member
    Thursday steps 5398.
    Tinus loves
  • Zaxa2021
    Zaxa2021 Posts: 805 Member
    Wednesday Weigh In (sorry I'm late)

    PW: 133.1
    CW: 135.6

    Steps
    10/23: 8,209
    10/24: 7,755
    10/25: 8,571
  • PatriceFitnessPal
    PatriceFitnessPal Posts: 1,474 Member
    Here’s my weekly weigh-in:

    Name: PatriceFitnessPal
    Weigh-in Day: Thursday
    PW: 141.6
    CW: 142.2

    SW:168
    LtD: 25.8

    I’m working to get back on the right nutrition and exercise path. I had some work meetings that interrupted my exercise schedule and my coach was traveling so mornings rows were canceled. I could wake up early and take out a boat on my own but I slept in a little longer instead. So, I’m going to refocus on my routine and weigh my food more until I get back on track. Best wishes Shape Shifters!
  • Itadakimasu7
    Itadakimasu7 Posts: 313 Member
    @jessicakrall8 - What kind of project are you working on? I'll put out the good mojo for you! I worked in tech for years and used to be the IT specialist :-P

    @CasandraW - Did you quit sugar? I seem to be very addicted to it. Lately I've gotten into those nice holiday creamers for coffee. Thanks for adding me as a friend! :)
  • Pupowl
    Pupowl Posts: 2,119 Member
    @Itadakimasu7 Yeah, it seems to be a thing here that people use your back yard instead of going to the front door like a normal person. I mostly feel bad for Tinus, because workguys always scare him a lot and them barging in the garden and knocking on the window isn't helping. I am not really afraid alone at home, because houses here are close together, but I do always have my doors locked, even when I am here. It has happened before that some random guy just tried to open the door. It was after a recent move, and he though the previous people still lived there. I wish I could just build a huge fence/wall around my house so I wouldn't have to worry about all that, but alas.
  • Pupowl
    Pupowl Posts: 2,119 Member
    Good morning Shape Shifters. I had a productive Thursday. I got groceries in the morning and saw they had a single induction cooktop for sale. I already have a double one, but it is super heavy and annoying to grab and put away when sometimes I just want to heat up soup. So I decided to buy the single one. It will be nice for when my mom is visiting as well. Later in the day I vacuumed the living room, mopped and did the dishes. I was blasting some music (the Amazing Devil) with my windows open and an incense stick burning away during the cleaning. That always makes me happy. Happy Friday everyone <3
    October 26 numbers
    • Sleep: 8h 40m ~ 82 score
    • Steps: 19.614
    • Zone Minutes: 33
    • Calories: 1202
  • bearchested
    bearchested Posts: 243 Member
    Can I be excused from weighing in for a couple weeks?
  • CasandraW
    CasandraW Posts: 669 Member
    Itadakimasu7 wrote: »
    @jessicakrall8 - What kind of project are you working on? I'll put out the good mojo for you! I worked in tech for years and used to be the IT specialist :-P

    @CasandraW - Did you quit sugar? I seem to be very addicted to it. Lately I've gotten into those nice holiday creamers for coffee. Thanks for adding me as a friend! :)

    I don’t eat candies or sweets but I do have a tsp of honey on my yogurt. One candy leads to another and another and another LOL

  • Pupowl
    Pupowl Posts: 2,119 Member
    bearchested wrote: »
    Can I be excused from weighing in for a couple weeks?
    @bearchested Can you be a bit more specific? I assume that includes this Friday as well. When are you able to weigh in again?
  • SavageMrsMoose
    SavageMrsMoose Posts: 631 Member
    Steps

    10/25. 5406
    10/26. 16,714

    In Chicago today with my husband and son. Driving to Bloomington tonight and then flying to Denver Sunday! I hope everyone has a great weekend and I’ll try to catch up reading the posts. Will be sending positive vibes your way @jessicakrall8
  • frankwbrown
    frankwbrown Posts: 13,243 Member
    frankwbrown
    October week 4
    Weigh in day: Friday, October 27
    PW: 241.4
    CW: 242.3 ( gained 0.9 lbs; 0.37%)
  • frankwbrown
    frankwbrown Posts: 13,243 Member
    Daily step goal: 10,000
    Tue 10/24: 10,997
    Wed 10/25: 15,797
    Thu 10/26: 10,186
  • pedal__power
    pedal__power Posts: 246 Member
    pedal__power
    PW 205.6
    CW 202.8

    10/24 14,473
    10/25 13,873
    10/26 9,152

    Finally a loss! I put more energy into eating better this week and logged everything. Going to try and stay on this path. Halloween candy is now in the house, so I need to be careful not to indulge on that. Unfortunately I started feeling unwell on Wed and tested positive for covid. It's really knocked me over. Hoping it doesn't last long.

    Welcome to the group @DarinGettingHawtin2013!
  • LaurieWrobo
    LaurieWrobo Posts: 1,495 Member
    Steps
    10/25 4,630
    10/26 4,338
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,229 Member
    All right you wonderful shape shifters - a new member is coming your way. Please welcome @MomSpelledBackwards ! They will be along soon I am sure :smiley:
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,229 Member
    The November Habit Tracker is up and ready for you to plug in your daily commitments -
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10902276/habit-tracker-november-2023#latest

    Happy Tracking!
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