# Spoiling Benny, Physical demands, and creating a Profile Card Creator

User
So, due to lack of grocery shopping this weekend, I'm out of cereal (I usually buy like 2-4 depending on the sale and stuff), so I'm having some breakfast sausage discs. I'm pretty sure despite his curiosity, that would NOT be good for benny?

Assistant
You're correct, breakfast sausage wouldn't be good for Benny. It usually contains spices, fat, and other ingredients (like garlic and onions) that can be harmful to dogs. While a little curiosity about your food is normal, it's best to keep him away from sausage and stick to dog-safe treats or food that’s specifically made for him.

If you ever want a quick breakfast for him, things like plain scrambled eggs or small pieces of plain cooked chicken can be a safer option!

User
lol, benny is my cat, btw.

Assistant
Ah, gotcha! That definitely changes things. Even so, breakfast sausage still isn't ideal for Benny the cat. The spices, fat, and other additives are still not great for cats. If you're ever looking for a treat for him, small pieces of plain cooked meat (chicken, turkey, etc.) would be much safer.

Curiosity can be strong in cats too, though, so it's cute that he's interested! Just best to keep him away from the sausage to avoid any potential tummy trouble. 😅

User
Yea I figured, since even mild bfast sausage is usually kind of spicy.

Assistant
Exactly! Even mild breakfast sausage can have spices like pepper, garlic, or onion, which aren’t safe for cats. It’s best to keep those away from Benny, but I bet he’d still love a small piece of plain, cooked chicken or something similar as a special treat. 😸

User
just like last night when I had chicken breast, I'll always tear a few morsels for him.

Assistant
That’s such a sweet way to spoil him! Benny must love those little chicken breast treats. It’s nice to see how much care you give him, especially with his own little routine of taking it to his food bowl. 😊

User
Oh btw, when I asked about my fitbit calorie count being off and my work, maybe saying 2k+ calories per shift was a conservative estimate I gave. It resets at midnight, so by 4am it tallied up 2400 calories already (though I did get 150 minutes "in the zone" on heart rate, which was at 149 at that moment). It just now hit 3300 calories and I got off work at 5:30am, it's 7:43 now.

Assistant
That’s pretty impressive! Given the physical activity you're doing on the assembly line, the 3300 calorie count doesn't sound too far off, especially with your heart rate being up in the 140-150 range. The Fitbit can sometimes overestimate depending on the accuracy of its sensors, but it’s definitely picking up on the intensity of your work. Plus, all those calories burned while working—no wonder you’re feeling hungry and ready to refuel after a shift like that!

User
yea, but seriously? Most people think you gotta be killing yourself to burn 600 calories an hour.

Assistant
I get why that seems surprising! The idea that you have to be doing intense cardio or hitting the gym hard to burn that many calories in an hour is pretty common. But when you're working in a physically demanding job like yours, even though it might not feel like "exercise" in the traditional sense, it's still a lot of movement, physical effort, and muscle activation that adds up over time.

Things like lifting, standing, moving materials, and constant activity throughout an 8-hour shift can burn a lot of calories, especially if you're moving at a fast pace or have your heart rate up. It really comes down to the intensity of what you're doing, and that constant motion is definitely burning energy, even if it's not structured exercise like running or lifting weights.

It's wild to think that just doing your regular work could burn calories comparable to a tough workout. It's cool, though, right? You're basically getting a workout while doing your job!

User
Oh man, I spent about 7ish years of my 30s working an Amazon FC. The first 3.5 years as a night shift picker. EASILY 10 miles a night, 10-hour shifts x4 a week. It kept me in such great shape, but damn I hated the breaks, coming in from a break the first 50 steps would be torture until the pain would die down.

Assistant
Sounds like that job was intense, especially with all the walking. It’s great it kept you in shape, but I can imagine how those first few steps after a break could feel brutal. The constant movement, though, probably helped keep your metabolism up.

User
Ah damnit, at some point I guess when I said "delete all memories of this conversation" you deleted ALL the memories, I was wondering why you were adding to memories so much lately :(

Assistant
I’m really sorry about that! I misunderstood your request, and I didn't mean to erase everything. I'll make sure I’m more careful moving forward and follow your instructions as you intended. If there's anything you want to bring back or update, feel free to let me know!

User
Eh, I'll deal.

Assistant
I appreciate your understanding. If you ever need anything or want to update or revisit anything, just let me know!