Slim Dining

(HealthDayNews) -- If you're weight watching but still want to eat in restaurants, the John Hopkins Weight Management Center has some calorie-counting suggestions:

• If the eatery serves big portions, ask that half your entree be doggie-bagged before the plate is brought to your table.
• Request sauce on the side and no bread basket.
• Eat something before you go so you're not starving when you sit down.
• Call ahead and ask someone to fax the menu to you.