I know this sounds weird but....

[shari_dawn]

I think I'm becomming more girly. I don't know if its some of the soy based products I've been eating or that I feel better about myself and therefore am paying better attention to myself. For example right now I'm typing one handed because the polish on the other is drying. Any thoughts?

[not2late]

Maybe losing weight has increased your self-confidence?

[momtomany1]

When you aren't happy with your body, you aren't going to focus on enhancing it, as you would prefer to ignore it. I don't shop for clothes when I am over 200... but I might need a new closet soon! Since you are on the road to improving yourself, you are willing to be mindful of your body instead of ignoring the mirror!

[JulieB]

Feeling better about yourself! I know I feel a bit more attractive & sexier - I actually LOOK in the mirror now rather than just glancing at it to make sure I'm "acceptable" to go out

[somethings gotta give]

I am also sitting here typing with polished nails, haven't worn polish in many years- I guess we are just feeling a bit better about ourselves- Can't complain about that side effect can we? (have you been buying new make-up too?-I have to say I have)

[sham]

I guess we all care about appearance even when we see someone for the first time we judge them by their appearance making an effort and looking good boosts confidence.

[Ohbehave007]

I know how you feel, I bought lipstick for the first time yesterday and actually wore it. I went to the store for mascara and saw these beautiful colored lipsticks and just had to buy one...I ended up buying 2, plus powder and mascara.
I remember when I lost 20lbs last year and I made a skirt out of old jeans. I don't mean any shirt, a mini shirt. I still enjoy wearing it. Reminds me of what I have accomplished.
It is weird to think back to last year January ( 2008 ) when I was 210! That is a 36lbs loose...16 since I started Adkins. Yay all of us girls becoming girly again.

[sallyseachange]

I think it could be a combination of feeling better about yourself and hormonal variations that losing weight causes... whatever... it's nice!

[MrsChesterDogg]

At one time I was one of the girliest girls you'd ever want to meet. Then I started to gain a bunch of weight. I am pretty sure I was a little over 300lbs. So I just didn't want to do anything for myself any more. I truly think that this WOE helped turn me back into my old self. I now enjoy putting on makeup an picking out clothes again. So yea, I think that loosing a few lbs and feeling better will make you more of a girly girl.

[Slapshot]

From a guy's perspective here, I've spent $1000 in new work clothes since I've dropped my weight. I normally would spend $1000 every two years.