Beauty Secret #1: Eat at 7 p.m. instead of 9 p.m..  When you wait too long between meals, you tend to crave carbohydrates and fats.

Beauty Secret #2: If you’re not sure how the food is prepared, call ahead.  Most chefs will be happy to grill a piece of chicken with a little notice.

Beauty Secret #3: There’s a reason the skinny women at parties have a glass of chardonnay in their hands.  Hard alcohol has 100 to 150 calories per serving, Wine has one-third of that.

Beauty Secret #4: Ask the waiter to remove the bread basket from the table, or put something else in your mouth.  Drink seltzer with lemon; the bubbles will start to make you feel full, and the citric acid is a mild appetite suppressant.

Beauty Secret #6: To avoid becoming bloated from an overdose, ask for no added salt.

Beauty Secret #7: Grilled fish is the leanest form of protein you’ll find on most menus.  If it’s prepared with butter or cream, ask if they can grill it with a little olive oil.  If you’re craving steak, order the leanest cut available on the menu.  (It’s usually the most expensive while roast chicken, minus the skin, is good for your body and your wallet).

Beauty Secret #8: Most entrées come with a vegetable and a starch (rice, potato, and so on).  Skip the starch and ask for double the vegetable.  When your food arrives, eat the vegetables first, and you’ll feel fuller when you get the entrée.

Beauty Secret #9: As soon as your food arrives at the table, draw a line across it, and eat only half.