That's good. Remember, all of the above is for you -- not her. Improving your appearance, upgrading your wardrobe and making yourself look better bring about the effect of helping you feel better about yourself. An added benefit is that you look more attractive and at this point in time it is an ego boost when you catch the opposite sex giving you a once over every now and again.
The good thing about hitting the weights is that it improves your body posture. You will have found yourself standing up straighter and your head held high. All of that gives you an air of confidence and subconsciously communicates it to all around you.
That 4 wheeling with D's 17 must have been a lot of fun.
