Counting carbs should be your guide. Once you determine your carbs for OWL, you can decide if you can fit it in.

See above.

Choose low-carb friendy foods. Protein with salads or vegetables and no starches. Most restaurants are very accomodating.

Have a look at the thread called For Newbies: 'Carb Counting and Label Reading' . Its at the top of the Newbies Questions Forum and will teach you how to create a plan of eating for yourself.

Karen