She thought I was pregnant !!!

cance

Dudess wrote: »

And would you agree that some of the above could be applied to grossly UNDERweight people (e.g. medical costs, natural response of disgust)?

I can understand constructive criticism directed at a person who's overweight, but please, no nastiness.

I didn't think the thread was about grossly underweight people? but if that is the topic in hand i would be inclined to agree with you.

Misunderstanding that somebody is pregnant is a pretty silly thing to do due to the implication if incorrect, but at the same time if you carry that amount of weight/put it on in a period of not seeing somebody you may expect some people wondering if you were in fact up the duff or winning at salad dodging.

then of course theres arseholes who will just use it as an insult.

Canis Lupus

Dudess wrote: »

I find it most ironic that Dragan and g'em over in Fitness are often accused of being "health freaks" yet when someone of 20 stone seeks advice, they're nothing but encouraging and understanding and don't post a single unkind word.

That's cos they're usually looking to try and rectify their problem. I've nothing but respect for the "big boned" people I see in my gym trying to shift weight and who stick at it. It inspires and motivates me to exercise and try and stay in shape.

I get grumpy when people like the OP seem almost shocked that someone makes a pregnant comment when the fact is she probably does look pregnant or at the very least eating for two or possibly three.

passive

MLE Second time was by a young girl who thought because of the top I was wearing that I may be... she was mortified god love her.

well, to be fair to the young one, if it was one of those gorram "pregant tops" everyone was wearing last year, she can't be blamed. Man I hated those things! They're not still popular, are they?

MLE

Yeah it was one of those tops and it was back in 2006 the comment was made so dont think there still in fashion, I dont have mine anyway. Not that I ever wore it again after that.:)

Mr. Incognito

Someday you'll be pregnant and no-one will believe you.

morning-glory

ive been in the situation before where ive thought someone was but presumed they would have told me! try not get too upset by it, some clothes can have that affect so just watch what your wearing. Everyone can look great regardless of size so long as u dress in accordance to your weight.

Baudelaire

Simple solution OP, hide out in BGRH like the rest of us, the lads in there would make Rosanne Barr look like a stick insect :D

Seriously though I wouldn't worry about it, it seems this happens alot and chances are she's heard by now that you're not and is wishing the ground would open up and swallow her

MarkR

Keep up the charade and you may get presents.