Do you always despair each time you're invited out for dinner or wish to celebrate that special occasion by letting your hair down at a restaurant. You probably watch your calories very closely. To assist you with your calorie watching when dining out, these tips will help you make the most of it. - Request salad dressings or sauces on the side, as this way you have control over how much you add to your meal. - If you order grilled fish or vegetables, you should ask that the food be grilled without butter or oil, or prepared with very little or either or. - With pasta dishes, be on the lookout for tomato based sauces instead of the cream based sauces. Tomato based sauces are much lower in fat and calories, and tomato sauce can even be counted as a vegetable! - Always try to drink water, diet soda, or tea instead of soda or beverages that contain alcohol. ...