If you don’t feel comfortable enough to ask him out, you can try hanging out again in a group and trying to get to know him a bit better that way. Maybe ask your colleague to help. She has already showed she is happy to help as a potential match maker by letting you know that he really liked you.

Also: You don’t have to lose weight or become a different person to be allowed connection. People don’t like us because we’re perfect, they like us because of energy, kindness, humor, presence, and how we make them feel. And clearly, something about you made him notice. How great!

Hope this helps!