Something ive started doing that might be helpful

When i go to a resteraunt and my food comes to the table I immediately ask for a box and put half the food into said box.  Ive found that most restaurants put HUGE portions of food on the plate more then i need to feel full.  I eat out quite a bit due to the fact requires me to travel 5-10 days a month(It adds up rather quickly).  Hope this helps CCer's

Good idea. I've heard some people even ask the kitchen to pre-box half the meal for take home before it even gets to the table.

Ooh, great idea! Thanks for the suggestion. :)

I draw a mental line through the middle of all the high-calorie parts of the meal (meat and starch), or sometimes I cut them in half before I start eating.  Then, I eat all the vegies, and stop once half the other food is gone.  If I wait a few minutes, I usually find that I am satisfied.  Then I box up the remains and take them home.

If I am someplace "regular", I often split the main with my dining companion, so I ask the server for an extra plate.

I prefer these tricks to ordering "plain" food, no sauce, no salad dressing.  I mean, if I am going to eat a plain boneless, skinless chicken breast and steamed vegetables I may as well stay home and do it cheaper.  But then, I only eat out rarely, so I can afford a mini-splurge.  If I was on the road and eating out routinely I would have to make other choices.

I go to this place gcalled plutos (They have killer salads)  what you do is pick a green i usually have then mix equal parts spring mix and spinich 5 choices of toppers then you choose a meat they have chicken steak or tuna.  Very affordable  and good for you.  I try to stay away from soda also so ill have an iced tea or lemonade.

My vet tells me that he actually takes a plastic container from home to the restaurant and splits half his meal as soon as it comes out.  This way it's ready to freeze, microwave, or refrigerator when he gets home.