Someone asked me about how the ladies were treating me after my transformation (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?t=1245) so I decided to start a discussion about this issue. The reason I want to discuss this is because I have noticed a HUGE difference in how I'm treated by people, particuarly females.

Obviously, if I look more "attractive" then it might be easier to get a date, etc but this goes far beyond attractiveness. I also know my self confidence is higher, which has an effect on people. It just seems weird how improved my overall treatment by people is. I get more respect from co-workers, people listen to me more and take me more seriously, women that are married and wouldnt even try to flirt with me intentionally are still "flirty" and "touchy feely". People smile at me more often and way more people speak to me. I know much of this has to do with my appearance but I think I'm reaping an intangible benefit. Something about my "aura" must be more appealing to people.

Its exciting and saddening. Exciting for obvious reasons.. Saddening because I'm still the same person inside, but since I've improved my fitness level, its like I've gotten a whole new chance from the outside world and people's perceptions of me are more positive. It lets you know how physical and superficial the real world is :o

heh, I just replied to this idea in the original photo gallery thread ;)

It lets you know how physical and superficial the real world is :o Keep in mind the order of operations that we go through when we see somebody for the first time:

Look at the most outward features: grooming, clothing, body shape, etc.
Get a "vibe", creepy, grump, happy, etc.
At that point we generally decide if we even want to approach a person. I mean, if you look great but have some wacko look (big eye twitches, strange pentogram scars above your eye, etc.) it doesn't matter, I'll stay away until I have a good reason to talk to you.

You can have an awesome house, but if there's a steak nailed to your front door, nobody's gonna find out unless they know you. The people who don't know you, probably won't be interested because all the data they have available says "go away".

Yes, we're superficial and shallow at first, when we have no other data to judge with. What do you want from me? My ESP module is broken! ;)