Top 5 tricks for portion control at a restaurant

1. Ask for a ‘to go’ box as soon as your food arrives and put 1/2 your entree in it.

2. Order a 1/2 portion of food (even though you may have to pay the full price).

3. Split a meal with a friend, family member, or co-worker.

4. Order an appetizer or a kid’s menu item for your meal.

5. Make 1/2 of your entree inedible by pouring an excess amount of sauce or spice you don’t like over it.

Other ideas…

• Request that the basket of bread be taken away from your table.
• Skip the fries that come with your meal.
• Fill up on salad and water before your meal arrives.

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