1. Posted by sdave2393@rogers.com on Mon, Jan 01, 2007, 4:24 am PST

Hi Joy, Happy New Year. I see all your qualifications.....M.S., R.D., C.D.N. Don't mean to be rude but are you really in the picture? North Americans are fat because they are lazy and have no time because of work, kids, family hobbies and activities. To follow a diet like this is crazy. A hundred different ingredients, the time involved in preparation. I would be surprised if ONE person follows this schedule. They want food now, quickly, filling, tasty. Maybe you can work a new diet on that formula. Sorry, just facts.

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2. Posted by Mortis on Mon, Jan 01, 2007, 5:09 am PST

I would have to agree. If I had the time to prepare the above it would be great. But reality is, I have 3 kids and a house, plus a 50 hour a week job. Think I will stick to my new Toast diet and eat lots of fibre, fruits and veggies. Then a health dinner.

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3. Posted by Mortis on Mon, Jan 01, 2007, 5:10 am PST

I would have to agree. If I had the time to prepare the above it would be great. But reality is, I have 3 kids and a house, plus a 50 hour a week job. Think I will stick to my new Toast diet and eat lots of fibre, fruits and veggies. Then a health dinner.

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4. Posted by Jane on Mon, Jan 01, 2007, 5:12 am PST

Dear Joy: I enjoyed all your menu ideas and plan to follow as close as possible. I realy want to jump start my diet for the new year and lose that extra 10 pounds. Your plan is nutritious, and should be easy to follow. Thanks Jane

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5. Posted by cafereva on Mon, Jan 01, 2007, 6:34 am PST

Thanks, Joy! I've eaten way too much food these past few weeks. I'm starting your plan today -- looks great.

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6. Posted by on Mon, Jan 01, 2007, 6:36 am PST

not that hard to follow. people are getting just too lazy to cook and opt for lazy meals. pop in mouth and go. even with jobs, and kids. how did our parents and grandparents do it? there was no fast food places. they worked 24 7 too.

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7. Posted by m.schaus@rogers.com on Mon, Jan 01, 2007, 7:01 am PST

I am starting your plan today too, also I am reading the book You on a diet, my problem is after dinner about 9 or 10 I get really craving like an addict would for something with carbs or sugar so I eat bad things and then say I will start again tomorrow well today is a new day and year I hope I can stick to this thankyou for the plan looks simple with foods I have in my fridge

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8. Posted by deborah.dempsey@rogers.com on Mon, Jan 01, 2007, 7:04 am PST

I work in the Health & Wellness Industry, and what Dr. Joy has listed above is the same as our guidelines. How much is your Health worth to you and your family? People are lazy, and come up with some really good excuses. Excuses that are passed onto our children. Take a look outside - do you see kids playing in the streets?? I could go on, but our society needs to open up their eyes, not their stomachs to fast - quick options.

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9. Posted by jmmack@rogers.com on Mon, Jan 01, 2007, 7:12 am PST

The best diet to drop weight hands down is the peaches and cottage cheese diet all you want for 7 days then a veggie and cottage cheese day...drop the pounds fast and still have the nutrients your body needs Mike Mackett Tornto ontario 6 time marathon runner

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10. Posted by LISA G on Mon, Jan 01, 2007, 7:15 am PST

Hi Joy: I think that it looks great and I'm excited to try it. I appreciate the guide line and directions as I have no idea how to plan meals like this....so you've saved me a ton of time trying to figure it out on my own! If people cut out all the TV they watched and stop making excuses, they could make these meals. Happy New Year!

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11. Posted by LISA G on Mon, Jan 01, 2007, 7:16 am PST

Hi Joy: I think that it looks great and I'm excited to try it. I appreciate the guide line and directions as I have no idea how to plan meals like this....so you've saved me a ton of time trying to figure it out on my own! If people cut out all the TV they watched and stop making excuses, they could make these meals. Happy New Year!

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12. Posted by LISA G on Mon, Jan 01, 2007, 7:23 am PST

Hi Joy: I think that it looks great and I'm excited to try it. I appreciate the guide line and directions as I have no idea how to plan meals like this....so you've saved me a ton of time trying to figure it out on my own! If people cut out all the TV they watched and stop making excuses, they could make these meals. Happy New Year!

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13. Posted by yatimadras on Mon, Jan 01, 2007, 8:04 am PST

Hi, JuUst go back to stone age mentality! Daily Food is neithe an entertertainment nor for your finiky mind. DOn't eat as filling for your frustration. We have became merely decadent existent. Feel real hunger, not mental desire!

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14. Posted by Lisa on Mon, Jan 01, 2007, 8:04 am PST

Interesting menu. Looks easy enough to prepare. Boy, I'd hate to eat in the houses of the people who are complaining how time-consuming it would be to prepare these meals. Sad, do all your meals come out of a box? It's not too hard to make a ham and cheese sandwich.

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15. Posted by Gen on Mon, Jan 01, 2007, 8:15 am PST

WoW! This is so simple! I am a mother of 4-A full time student, work full time and am SO BUSY! And these meals are so simple and will make me feel good to feed these to my husband and kids too(9, 7, 6, and 4) Most of this is what we would eat anyways...so THANKS FOR THE MENU!!! Most of this is stuff we can make a head which makes it even better.

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