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Fill The Doggie Bag First Before Eating At Restaurants!

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Restaurants serve too much food at once and if left on the plate I would eat too much while talking to my family or friends. I learned to ask for the doggie bag first and put everything that was over my serving size into it. Most places no longer have bags but 3 sectioned containers. Now I take my own container. Last time some friends & I went to a good restaurant we all filled our containers first and then had a healthy satisfying meal with great portions!

- Submitted by MARAHAB 5/24/2011 in Healthy Eating | 1 Comments

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When going out to eat, and before eating, cut the portion in half, place it immediately into a "doggie box".

- Submitted by SUNNYARIZONA 5/24/2011 | 3 Comments | View Secret

Eating out/pre bag leftovers

My favorite eating out tip is to split entrees with a friend. If you want different entrees split the entree and have it put in a doggie bag first. That way you do not have the temptation to eat more than you want.

- Submitted by REMARAHAB 5/24/2011 | 0 Comments | View Secret

Eat Half When Eating Out and Drink Lots of Water

I read an SP article that suggested ordering half the meal to go as soon as you order. Most of the time I get more than half on my plate AND more than half in my "doggie bag." I end up eating most of what is on my plate, and putting the rest in my already almost full doggie bag. I end up savoring each bite, and drinking lots of water. The next day I eat half of the doggie bag, & have another half for another meal. I get at least 3 meals for the price of one! Thank you SP!! 252

- Submitted by JANEXA 5/24/2011 | 1 Comments | View Secret

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