One of the most common problems people have with losing weight is pitfalls like eating out. Here are a few ways you can control how much you eat, as soon as your food is served, ask for a box and put half of your meal into it, to take home. Restaurant portions are usually twice the size they should be anyway. Don't ruin a nice, low fat salad with creamy dressing. Go for the vinaigrette or oil and vinegar, and use them sparingly. further detail: http://nikhar-e-arab.com/eatoutondiet.html