So I'm facing a little dilemma...I feel like I should know how to deal with this by now but right now I'm struggling - so I guess I need a reminder.
I've been dealing with some personal issues and the past two months have been rough on me emotionally. As a result, I've been eating crap/not working out regularly and put on some weight (7 pounds between April and now). I've decided to get refocused because I am feeling better mentally, but here's my dilemma...
I've moved recently and am trying to make new friends. I have a few new friends who always want to go out. I want to go out with them, but there are times that I don't, because if I'm out at a bar/club, I am tempted to make bad choices. Lately I've been turning my friend down, because I feel like if I go out, I don't know how strong my willpower will be (especially where alcohol is concerned), and I feel 'safer' if I'm in the house.
What to do? I don't plan on being a recluse forever, but because I'm trying to make a new friend, I don't want her to think I'm a flake because I haven't been going out. I have also gotten to the point where I don't want to "advertise" that I'm trying to watch what I eat.