# I pit.... DrFidelius! **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [March 23, 2016, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916 "2016-03-23T02:26:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JohnClay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/1 "2016-03-23T02:26:42Z")
[http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=19199415&postcount=7](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=19199415&postcount=7) > [@DrFidelius](#): > > …I stand by my original advise. Eat half of what you are accustomed to eating for three weeks and you will lose weight. Half of everything, including vegetables, because vegetables include calories. Three weeks is not long enough for you to develop any deficiency diseases but it is long enough for you to drop 12 pounds. > > If you get hungry that is a good thing… Normal people say keep eating your vegetables so that you don’t get to hungry. Some vegetables have virtually no calories. I agree that I would lose weight but I think cutting your vegetable intake in half is a bad idea. :smack: :smack: 😕 :rolleyes: He never said what to do once the three weeks are up. If I went back to the original diet I’d gain back the 12 pounds. Maybe he should have said to do that forever or keep on halving my intake? ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/2 "2016-03-23T02:28:14Z")
Get a blog ---
**Author:** ![Ace309](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ace309/32/1050_2.png) [@Ace309](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ace309)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/3 "2016-03-23T02:30:47Z")
> [@JohnClay](#): > > [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=19199415&postcount=7](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=19199415&postcount=7) > Normal people say keep eating your vegetables so that you don’t get to hungry. Some vegetables have virtually no calories. > > I agree that I would lose weight but I think cutting your vegetable intake in half is a bad idea. > > :smack: :smack: 😕 :rolleyes: > > He never said what to do once the three weeks are up. If I went back to the original diet I’d gain back the 12 pounds. Maybe he should have said to do that forever or keep on halving my intake? god, you’re fucking tiresome. ---
**Author:** ![JohnClay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/4 "2016-03-23T02:31:25Z")
zoid: see my signature… [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=19199415&postcount=7](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=19199415&postcount=7) Also: > [@](#): > > …No JohnClay, you are not interested in losing fat… But I am on a diet specifically for fat loss (not just weight loss) and it has been successful. ---
**Author:** ![JohnClay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/5 "2016-03-23T02:32:46Z")
> [@Ace309](#): > > god, you’re fucking tiresome. But I am frustrated with him! If you aren’t then why are you in this thread? I guess you think his advice of halving all vegetable intake is good advice? I wonder why no one will agree with me? Could it be that in fact he has great advice and I’m deluded? 😕 ---
**Author:** ![Ace309](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ace309/32/1050_2.png) [@Ace309](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ace309)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/6 "2016-03-23T02:34:35Z")
> [@JohnClay](#): > > But I am frustrated with him! If you aren’t then why are you in this thread? In the pit, it’s allowable to tell you you’re fucking tiresome. ---
**Author:** ![JohnClay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/7 "2016-03-23T02:35:34Z")
> [@Ace309](#): > > In the pit, it’s allowable to tell you you’re fucking tiresome. Ok I see. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/8 "2016-03-23T02:40:57Z")
And you _are_ fucking tiresome. ---
**Author:** ![JohnClay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/9 "2016-03-23T02:50:03Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > And you _are_ fucking tiresome. But am I wrong… ? DrFidelius complained about me nit-picking but that’s isn’t proof of being wrong. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/10 "2016-03-23T03:22:12Z")
> [@JohnClay](#): > > I am on a diet specifically for fat loss (not just weight loss) and it has been successful. They why insist on bothering us with these interminable threads? Trolling much? ---
**Author:** ![JohnClay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/11 "2016-03-23T03:24:39Z")
> [@Skywatcher](#): > > They why insist on bothering us with these interminable threads? Trolling much? I wanted to know if coffee/caffeine REALLY did affect belly fat because I found conflicting information, etc. I am on a diet but I will change the details if I find better information. As far as DrFidelius goes I’ve hardly had any discussion with him but the threads keep on being closed for various reasons. (e.g. that it “wasn’t really a debate thread”). Also I think it is reasonable to argue about vegetables even if I find that my diet is working. ---
**Author:** ![octopus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/octopus/32/3716_2.png) [@octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/octopus)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/12 "2016-03-23T03:25:24Z")
> [@JohnClay](#): > > [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=19199415&postcount=7](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=19199415&postcount=7) > Normal people say keep eating your vegetables so that you don’t get to hungry. Some vegetables have virtually no calories. > > I agree that I would lose weight but I think cutting your vegetable intake in half is a bad idea. > > :smack: :smack: 😕 :rolleyes: > > He never said what to do once the three weeks are up. If I went back to the original diet I’d gain back the 12 pounds. Maybe he should have said to do that forever or keep on halving my intake? Got an obesity problem? If so probably should sleep well, eat right, and do some squats. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/13 "2016-03-23T03:26:05Z")
The only way to truely get rid of that belly fat is lipo suction, I believe. If you can’t do that, then you’re get over it and move on. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/14 "2016-03-23T03:27:42Z")
I find him _fascinating._ ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/15 "2016-03-23T03:28:42Z")
…who is he, again? ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/16 "2016-03-23T03:28:58Z")
> [@JohnClay](#): > > I am on a diet but I will change the details if I find better information. You’re on a _successful_ diet; clearly it ain’t broke so don’t fix it. FTR: I’ve dieted. Lost 100 pounds in about three years and gained ten back. Currently not on any diet and my weight is hovering around an average number. ---
**Author:** ![Trinopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2bfe46/32.png) [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/17 "2016-03-23T03:33:43Z")
> [@JohnClay](#): > > . . . Normal people say keep eating your vegetables so that you don’t get to hungry. Some vegetables have virtually no calories. > > I agree that I would lose weight but I think cutting your vegetable intake in half is a bad idea. . . . Okay, fine, whatever. Don’t cut back on the celery and carrots, but cut the overall calories by a significant amount, and try to keep it all in balance. Do some mild exercise. Go for a two-mile walk, a couple times a week. Work up from there. You’re an obsessional jerk, do you know that? Listen: eat less, exercise more. That’s all you need to do. Now STFU and go and be healthy. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/18 "2016-03-23T03:36:20Z")
> [@Trinopus](#): > > You’re an obsessional jerk, do you know that? Listen: eat less, exercise more. Even posting while standing will help. ---
**Author:** ![JohnClay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/19 "2016-03-23T03:46:38Z")
> [@Trinopus](#): > > Okay, fine, whatever. Don’t cut back on the celery and carrots, but cut the overall calories by a significant amount, and try to keep it all in balance. So you’re disagreeing with DrFidelius’s advice then? 🙂 > [@](#): > > Do some mild exercise. Go for a two-mile walk, a couple times a week. Work up from there. I already am doing various types of exercise including walking and I’ve tried jogging and sprinting. > [@](#): > > You’re an obsessional jerk, Yeah I keep on wanting to reply even though I’m at work. > [@](#): > > do you know that? Listen: eat less, exercise more. > > That’s all you need to do. I made this thread is about DrFidelius and vegetables though! > [@](#): > > Now STFU and go and be healthy. You said to " eat less, exercise more" - nothing about eating healthy foods… though I am currently on a very healthy diet. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916/20 "2016-03-23T03:58:18Z")
If you’re currently on an effective diet, then just shut the fuck up about it. It’s working? Then don’t fucking change anything. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-drfidelius/749916.md?page=2)