You might add a salad so that you have something to eat while everyone else is still eating. Fields cautions that when eating at a Chinese restaurant, be careful about fat content. Concentrate on vegetable and protein dishes that are not deep-fried. It's easy to eat too much rice, both steamed and fried, as well as noodles. Remember, some large tortillas have as many carbohydrates as three or four slices of bread.
Portion sizes are sometimes a problem at Italian restaurants.
This is a great place to use that takeout box because quantities tend to be larger. Order salad dressing on the side so you can control the amount by using it as a dipping sauce rather than pouring it over the salad. If you think you ate too much, just add a little extra exercise to your regular routine the next day.