My Favorite Meal when I’m not Dieting..

The more time I spend with kids, the more my palate suffers. Fine French food has nothing on frozen chicken nuggets.  Why go out for Thai food when you can make Kraft dinner?  Bake fresh bread when Wonder is still in business?

Somebody save me.

Don’t worry – six more days until wine o’clock and my date with the fish.

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My name is Tracy Morrison and I live in sunny Minnesota. I'm neither British nor a nun - I'm just a Midwesterner with a headache. This is mainly a humor and lifestyle blog that documents the lighter side of parenting. I am an ex-corporate ladder climber turned freelance writer, social media manager, and fashion expert - and ruler of my own little universe(very small). Aren't we all. I would love for you to contact me at tracy@sellabitmum.com

78 Responses to My Favorite Meal when I’m not Dieting..
  1. Galit Breen
    June 6, 2011 | 10:17 pm

    Poor, hungry, GORGEOUS you!

    Love the song at the end. It’s wrong to cheer for Astrid to go quickly there, right? :)

    XO
    Galit Breen recently posted..VlogTalk- Annoying Toys

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 6:07 am

      Yes, you can cheer. She always wins anyway. lol

  2. Alison@Mama Wants This
    June 6, 2011 | 10:21 pm

    Oh I don’t think I could love you more. You do look hungry. :)

    Love the music at the end tee hee!
    Alison@Mama Wants This recently posted..VlogTalk- The most annoying toy EVER

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 6:08 am

      Ice cream would also be nice to have right now…

  3. Evin Cooper
    June 6, 2011 | 10:22 pm

    I’ve given up MY favorite treat, flour tortilla with butter, in an attempt to shed a few lbs. This vlog got me all stressed and I had to go eat one! Thanks a lot! LOL
    Evin Cooper recently posted..Genius Blogger Alert

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 6:08 am

      I am so sorry – please have one for me. That sounds awesome.

  4. Mrs. Weber
    June 6, 2011 | 10:23 pm

    Hilarious! I’ve made a mental note to always investigate if goldfish crackers can be included in diets in the future. And that song?! I need to go download it. So awesome.
    Mrs. Weber recently posted..Gluten-Free Baked Goods- Ethel’s Edibles

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 6:09 am

      Maybe I can invent the Goldfish Diet! Moms everywhere would totally go for that.

  5. Elena
    June 6, 2011 | 10:26 pm

    Hahah! I spot a little goldfish thief at the end. ;) I swear I smelled wine when you put the bottle up to your nose. That is how badly I would like a glass right now.
    Elena recently posted..Mommy Knows Best

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 6:09 am

      It smells so lovely…6 days and counting down..

  6. Kaycie Christine
    June 6, 2011 | 10:33 pm

    I literally laughed out loud watching this. Not that dieting is in any way, shape, or form funny… But thanks for the laugh! You can do it!! Stay strong!
    Kaycie Christine recently posted..The French Braid Post

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 6:09 am

      Oh dieting is hilarious!

  7. Kimberly
    June 6, 2011 | 10:51 pm

    Great vlog! I love the song at the end, too cute!
    Kimberly recently posted..Enough of the Stuff

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 11:48 am

      I cannot get that song out of my mind now.

  8. Teresa
    June 7, 2011 | 12:37 am

    Haha, I almost started crying for you!

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 11:49 am

      I appreciate your almost deep concern. ;P

  9. Jessica
    June 7, 2011 | 2:07 am

    Resist the goldfish. I know you can be strong. I have faith in you.
    Jessica recently posted..A Weekend with the Family

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 11:50 am

      It would be much easier if I were a 55 year old virgin with 20 cats.

  10. Jessica
    June 7, 2011 | 6:07 am

    This is HILARIOUS as always but suddenly I’m craving cheez-its. My favorite unhealthy kid food.
    Jessica recently posted..The Hot Seat

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 11:50 am

      OMG The white cheese Cheez-its are EPIC!!!!

  11. By Word of Mouth Musings
    June 7, 2011 | 6:13 am

    OK, sweet thing, having spent some time with you IRL, could you explain why a diet? You have a little roll behind your big toe or something thats bothering you?
    You are gorgeous and teeeeeeeny!
    Run Astrid Run, she looks back wondering if you may wrestle her for those ;)
    By Word of Mouth Musings recently posted..Time Travel Tuesday 24 Hours Jack Bauer or pure me

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 11:51 am

      I tackled her when she reached the dining room.

      Just losing the 5 lbs muffin top before bikini season. ;)

  12. Amy
    June 7, 2011 | 7:28 am

    You are dedicated! I don’t think South Beach would ever be one I would go for… but then again, I go for the goldfish :)
    Amy recently posted..bike riding

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 11:51 am

      I have to say that besides the goldfish and the wine – it’s all pretty decent.

  13. Tayarra
    June 7, 2011 | 7:41 am

    That song and the little thief with the look back at the end … oh my gosh!
    Loved it! Good luck on your diet! You’re stronger than I. The only time I am dieting is when I’m sick!
    Tayarra recently posted..Six Words

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 11:52 am

      Yes, at least she steals my food. She’s like a personal trainer with diapers.

  14. Alexa
    June 7, 2011 | 8:59 am

    You CRACK ME UP! I’ll be sure to send a care package of Omaha Steaks your way for your zero carb South Beach party. =)
    Alexa recently posted..Workout Tunes

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 11:53 am

      Yeah, the really bad part is that I also don’t eat meat. GAH!!!

  15. Ali
    June 7, 2011 | 9:09 am

    Goldfish got me through 3 pregnancies. I kept a big container of them in my office. That was the funniest thing!!! I am sitting here trying not to bust out laughing. I feel ya. But I’m also eating those little delicious pretzels filled with peanut butter.
    Ali recently posted..The Caterpillar From Hell – a Vlog

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 11:53 am

      Now that is just downright mean – I LOVE THOSE PRETZELS WITH PB!!! I need some to smell…

  16. Momma T.
    June 7, 2011 | 9:14 am

    You’re going about this all wrong, sista. Here’s my “diet.” Drive to Lunds. Buy yourself the 8 pack of the iced cookies – the ones that are gooey soft and have a inch-thick layer of frosting. Eat the whole pack. Have diarrhea for two days. Bye-bye five pounds. Done and done.

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 11:54 am

      Excellent idea – laxative filled cookies. Oh my.

  17. Elaine
    June 7, 2011 | 9:34 am

    During the first 2 weeks I just wanted some damn FRUIT! I laughed at the part about not being able to lick your fingers!!! I had to restrain a few times myself! LOL!
    Elaine recently posted..So here we are at 20 months and 5 days

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 11:54 am

      Yes, the effing watermelon. ugh.

  18. julie gardner
    June 7, 2011 | 9:56 am

    “Still hungry…”

    I’m dying at that subtitle.

    And I’m not even going to tell you what I’m having for breakfast.

    That’s how much I love you.
    julie gardner recently posted..Today call me lukewarm

    • julie gardner
      June 7, 2011 | 9:57 am

      p.s. Can you still run when you do South Beach? I’d think you’d have no energy. Not that I have a ton to spare when I’m eating carbs…but.

      p.s.s. I like to reply to myself. It makes me feel cherished.
      julie gardner recently posted..Today call me lukewarm

      • admin
        June 7, 2011 | 11:56 am

        If I may interrupt your conversation with yourself..

        If you are having a croissant A. We can no longer be friends and B. That is me knocking on your front door.

        P.S. Yes, I am still running. Yes, energy is low – but it’s doable.

        P.S.S. I talk to myself all the time. And I cherish myself also.

  19. Kate
    June 7, 2011 | 10:16 am

    ahahaha!

    Oh your vlogs make me so happy!

  20. Tonya
    June 7, 2011 | 11:10 am

    “…They’re orange and happy”

    Bless your heart!
    Tonya recently posted..Back To Life

  21. Jen
    June 7, 2011 | 11:17 am

    Girl, I don’t know how you do it. Resisting Goldfish is haaarrrrd!

    Just ask my hips.
    Jen recently posted..One of Life’s Great Mysteries

  22. liz
    June 7, 2011 | 11:38 am

    I would SO love to get into your head! Genius, girl! Sheer genius!
    liz recently posted..Pause Life for a Moment

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 8:53 pm

      Oh Liz – it’s a scary place.

  23. Stasha
    June 7, 2011 | 1:14 pm

    Last thing I did before sleeping was watch your vlog. I laughed so hard my husband was intrigued. I played it for him again. Then he started watching your older vlogs. This morning he was singing ‘afraid of worms’.
    Did I just tell you my Husband and I watch you in bed. Oh dear..
    Stasha recently posted..While you were away

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 8:53 pm

      This is not porn. Just wanted to clear that up.
      xoxo

  24. Angela @ Keeping Up with the Joneses
    June 7, 2011 | 1:16 pm

    I love Goldfish crackers too! And oreo cookies! These of course are in direct conflict with my current meal plan.

    I loved your ending too. Very cute!
    Angela @ Keeping Up with the Joneses recently posted..My First Vlog- How I Met My Hubby

  25. Karen
    June 7, 2011 | 1:19 pm

    I’m dieting, too. I just went downstairs to work on laundry and found my daughter’s hamper covered with a beach towel and goldfish crackers. I thought it was a sign that I should eat some. Then I saw the poopy panties next to the hamper and changed my mind.
    Karen recently posted..Things Im Loving Right Now

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 8:52 pm

      Okay,seeing poopy panties is a great way to not eat. LOL

  26. BrianT
    June 7, 2011 | 1:44 pm

    Ok…stupid question by the lone guy that reads this blog….why is a girl/chick/woman/female (damnit what is the proper term at this point in my life?) with more pronounced clavicle bones than any starving person in Africa doing on a no-carb fad diet? Just asking? I have it on good authority from a female friend that the Michelob Ultra diet (as she calls it “healthy beer”) is much better…basically only Mich Ultra (low carb by the way)….two results…constant buzz and weight loss…I don’t see a down side

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 8:51 pm

      Oh Brian. The Michelob Ultra Diet, eh? Well I am not a beer drinker – but if you have a similar regimen for wine – I am your girl!

      Also, you are not the lone guy – my dad reads my blog also. And you can refer to me as Goddess.

      Also, thank you for the clavicle compliment.

  27. Barbara
    June 7, 2011 | 1:48 pm

    Wait, wine isn’t a diet food? Who knew!? I could live without the goldfish, but without the wine…ouch!
    Barbara recently posted..Crazy Week

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 8:49 pm

      I know – no wine for TWO WEEKS. Hold me.

  28. Kir
    June 7, 2011 | 2:18 pm

    I can’t see these videos at work, we’re blocked.

    But promise to come back and visit later tonight. :)
    Kir recently posted..RemembeRED- The Ritual

  29. JDaniel4's Mom
    June 7, 2011 | 2:24 pm

    I just finished a box on Nilla wafers. This fit perfectly into my snacking event.
    JDaniel4′s Mom recently posted..Veggie Tales Live! Sing Yourself Silly Review and Giveaway 2 winners

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 8:46 pm

      Nilla wafers are like the devil. The yummy devil. Now I’m hungry again. Great.

  30. Stephanie
    June 7, 2011 | 2:55 pm

    That song is awesome! But if it is all I sing when I get in the shower I am probably gonna hate you a little bit :)

    As always, great vlog!
    Stephanie recently posted..The Great Vaseline Incident of 2011

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 8:45 pm

      Everyone now needs to download that song. lol

  31. Shell
    June 7, 2011 | 3:38 pm

    Hilarious, my friend! There is no way I could do the South Beach diet. I like my carbs way too much.

  32. Kristin @ What She Said
    June 7, 2011 | 3:41 pm

    OK, I spit-laughed when you nuzzled the bottle of wine, sweet wine, and sprayed saliva all over my screen.

    But girl, why are you dieting? You look fab.

    BTW, I’m the the queen of health nuts and have always been proud of my diverse palette, but since becoming a mom I’ve developed an insatiable taste for organic chicken nuggets, Annie’s mac ‘n cheese, and Pirate’s Booty. The Pirate’s Booty problem is actually starting to get out of control. I crave the Booty! I need a Booty intervention!
    Kristin @ What She Said recently posted..Gone Fishin’

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 8:43 pm

      I am very close to my wine. I miss it.

      OMGAH – yes, the BOOTY!!! I won’t buy it as I know I will eat the whole bag.

  33. Diane @ OhDiane
    June 7, 2011 | 3:44 pm

    Too cute! Yes dieting is hard, which is probably why I’ve never tried to do it. Great vlog.
    Diane @ OhDiane recently posted..VLogTalk – How I Met My Husband

  34. Paulette
    June 7, 2011 | 3:46 pm

    OMG! You must have uber self control! I so would’ve devoured those gold fish!

    I so look forward to your vlog every week! You are a vlog goddess!

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 8:42 pm

      Thank you. Damn baby who took all of my fish!

  35. Runnermom-jen
    June 7, 2011 | 5:03 pm

    Tracy, so so funny. And seriously, lady…you do NOT need to diet. You look awesome!
    Runnermom-jen recently posted..Know it by Heart

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 8:42 pm

      I just have a bit of jiggly to contend with. lol

  36. Leighann
    June 7, 2011 | 6:21 pm

    WOMAN, you do not need the south beach diet!
    You are gorgeous!
    however, I do know all about changing the way I eat to make myself feel better.

    I would have eaten that whole bag!!
    Leighann recently posted..Big Steps

    • admin
      June 7, 2011 | 8:41 pm

      Yeah, goldfish crackers kind of rock my world. I am doing this mainly to just purge sugar for a few weeks. I miss sugar.

  37. Christine @ quasiagitato
    June 7, 2011 | 9:01 pm

    This is a very funny cry for help. I will respond by telling you a story about myself (typical.) When I was dieting and my son was eating pizza in his stroller something just came over me and I grabbed it out of his hands and shoved it into my face. It was ugly. And delicious.
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    • admin
      June 8, 2011 | 9:50 pm

      Oh I am laughing so hard. LOLOL

  38. KC
    June 8, 2011 | 12:02 am

    I feel you. I have had to give up coffee. Hang in there.

    • admin
      June 8, 2011 | 9:50 pm

      Oh no coffee is not negotiable.

  39. Yuliya
    June 8, 2011 | 1:05 am

    It pains me that you’re dieting, I could fit two of you in my pants…wait that sounds completely inappropriate.

    Hilarious as always, please begin campaigning for your own reality show.
    Yuliya recently posted..back to school

    • admin
      June 8, 2011 | 9:50 pm

      I love you – not sure how I feel about being in your pants. I don’t know you that well yet. xo

  40. Marta
    June 8, 2011 | 11:42 am

    Mmm chicken nuggets….yum!
    Marta recently posted..SAHM vs Working Mom – Advice Requested!

  41. Nichole
    June 8, 2011 | 5:52 pm

    You are all sorts of fabulous. I’m all giggly here.
    You are also a bit insane, however.
    Because if there’s one rule, it’s “Never, I repeat, never, give up wine.”
    Food yes, never wine. ;)
    Nichole recently posted..Top 10 Ways to Make Your Neighbors Hate You

    • admin
      June 8, 2011 | 9:49 pm

      No wine for 2 weeks. Pray for me.

  42. Mom Went Crazy
    June 8, 2011 | 6:27 pm

    I am cracking up over here!! Someone give this woman an oscar!

    • admin
      June 8, 2011 | 9:49 pm

      Thank you. I know – I shed an actual tear thinking about those damn goldfish. Digging deep here.

  43. Andrea Melberg Thompson
    June 9, 2011 | 11:30 pm

    Oh dear me… this is the first time I have watched your Vlog… This is the damn funniest thing! You are a genious.

    Take Care!

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