If you have time to date why don't you have time to attend a meetup? What about a hiking group? Sounds to me like you could use a larger group of friends right now.
Also - if a mere 7 pounds is making the difference between feeling good about yourself and not, you're still stuck in anorexic thinking. Do you think you could benefit from some therapy around this?
A guy who reads and hikes sounds perfect btw. Funny, I was commenting on another thread about compatibility, and about the two most compatible guys I'd dated since my divorce (both of whom were Love Avoidants though and ultimately not available).
Both of them were very interested in books and good movies though. Smart and good conversationalists. It was nice.
