This will let you control the portion size. Broth-based soups or fruit juices make good lower fat appetizers. Avoid French fries or potato chips that usually accompany sandwiches. Ask to have them replaced with fresh fruit or a baked potato. When ordering Italian, choose tomato-based sauces instead of cream or Alfredo sauces.
Oriental foods can be good choices.
Order steamed rice and stir-fried entrees that feature small portions of chicken, fish, or lean meat with lots of vegetables. Always request that your dinner be prepared with less oil. Choose fresh fruit or sorbet for dessert. If an occasional pastry can't be resisted, share it with a friend.