If At First I Dont Succeed, Diet Diet Again

I went grocery shopping this afternoon. Just about every time I go food shopping, I stop by Mcdonalds for lunch on the way home and then try to hide the evidence from my husband because we all know that if we hide the proof than the calories don't count. Well anyway, I went food shopping and I still stopped by Mcdonalds but I didnt get any food, I just got a sweet tea. As I was picking up my tea at the window I looked at the girl who handed it to me and I thought "She has no idea what kind of struggle is going on inside my head right now just trying not to buy a cheeseburger and some french fries" Then when I was driving away from the window I took a couple sips and then felt guilty about it so I decided to save the sweet tea and give it to my husband when I got home. and almost the whole way home I found myself reaching over to take a sip only to shake my head and say, you can have a glass of water when you get home. I did end up making it home with a nearly full cup of sweet tea.  THe whole time I was food shopping though, I found myself making better choices about what I bought just because I kept thinking that I have to write down everything I put in my mouth later and if I have to see it in print that I consumed 500 of my daily calories just having a "snack" than I might have to punch myself in the face. So, even though I'm not on a diet, just knowing that I'm keeping track of what I eat keeps me from making horrible choices. I think this is a step in the right direction. Yay me!