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ShadyGreenThumb said:Yes, we have been taught to get more bang for our buck, more food for less money, and that includes eating out. I am not saying to leave it behind. Often I ask for a box early, portion out what I am not supposed to eat and place it in the box for lunch or dinner the next day. In fact, I've learned to enjoy left overs for lunch or dinner the next day. Most restaurants in our area are used to handing out boxes. Maybe some of our population is learning portion control?

There was a Black Bean Quesadilla plate at Chili's that they used to serve that when portioned out correctly, I could make 3 full meals from. Hard to know that unless you understand what a portion is. Rice is cheap. They put 3 full portions of rice on that plate ALONG with the 3 serving portions of Quesadilla. How did I know that? I learned it from a dietitian.

I rarely eat out at a restaurant. Nope I just clean my plate. But yes, If I did go out often it might be a different story.

I don't mind the large add ons of food. Here I sometimes get the lunch specials at the Chinese Restaurant. I do take out. They add a huge, huge amount of rice. So my take out gives me two meals. A good deal for me.