william, you're not talking to yourself my friend. We're here with ya Dining out is so difficult, the temptations are just... BAM, in your face! You're totally right about the portion sizes and all the yucky stuff they put into the food. I've been trying to convince friends who are in the mood to go out to dinner to go to places where I know I can get healthy options - like sushi restaurants where I can get yummy miso soup, edamame, and some nice lean protein in the sushi. But sometimes, we go italian and... what are ya gonna do?? Hang in there, it sounds like you're doing great with the will power so far. You can do it!