I like his look now, but I don't think it's the loss of weight that makes him more appealing. I think he is even more attractive as he has aged, he has a rugged handsomeness (is that a word?) now that was not as pronounced at a younger (and larger) age.
I also really like "big" men- my husband of 10 years is 6 ft 1 in and 260 pounds. (Sorry gang, I have no idea what that is in stone measure.)
Sherrie