Dating when you've put on a lot of weight - no confidence

[NCy]

So I have had health issues the last few years at the same time as my marriage breaking down and getting divorced. I have put on over 2 stone due to being inactive (the illness) and unhappy (the ex.) Ex is in the past, and I now have a diagnosis plus meds that help...but losing the weight will obviously take time. However I am quite lonely and I really would like to meet someone. But I can't get used to my current size and shape. I do know logically that people of every size and shape meet people but I'm really struggling that it's me who is fat now. I started writing an OLD profile earlier and it was all about how I plan to lose weight and get back on track with my health. Thats not how to write a profile is it? 😟 I don't know how to get it in perspective. If someone was so shallow that my size was all that mattered I wouldn't be interested. Yet I am judging myself in exactly that way. I dont know why Im posting really. But if anyone has any tips on how to date with low body confidence then please do tell!😣

Would it maybe be worth trying to work on your self-confidence a bit before starting to date? You can still get out and start new hobbies etc so that you’re making new friendships which will help your self-confidence and with the loneliness. There’s always a chance you’ll end up meeting someone that way in the end as well.

I went back in the dating pool after two kids and a divorce. Significantly a different shape than I was. Make the most of what you have..boobs and smile in my case, dress for the size you are (and by that I don't mean a shapeless tent, but what suits and you feel good in)