Not pregnant... but thanks for asking?

You will make progress. :-) Simply stick to it. Take your inspiration from the postage stamp. It is successful by simply sticking to it until the job is done!

How very rude!!!

I had this when I was at my heaviest a number of years ago, from someone who worked in the canteen at my school. I was MORTIFIED and avoided her AND never wore the floaty top (that I thought was really pretty and looked nice) ever again!!!

Must be awkward!
I always make sure I never ask women if they're pregnant, how far along they are, etc. Even if they look pregnant, I never assume. I'm afraid to offend someone!
But yeah, not sure what you would say in that type of situation! You could just say you're not pregnant. Or, if it's a person you'll never see again, maybe just go along with it? lol

I've heard it said before, and I was just joking about this yesterday with someone, that you should never ask a woman if she is pregnant (or any related questions) unless you see a baby coming out of her.

Realistically, though, I will never say anything pregnancy-related to anyone unless I am 110% sure that she is pregnant. I am currently pregnant, so I have a lot of pregnant/new mom MFP friends, and someone on here told me recently that she was out and about with her newborn, and someone asked her when she was due. (Um, do you SEE the baby?) I think a lot of people don't get that even after you have a baby, you still might look pregnant for a little bit.

Anyway, to answer your question, I would just say, "I'm not pregnant." That's all you have to say, or you can choose to ignore their question. It's rude of them to ask, and either route should get the point across. I had a co-worker once who, for whatever reason, had a protruding belly. She was used to being asked when she was due, so she knew how to handle it gracefully, and the one time I saw it happen, that was all she said - "Oh, I'm not pregnant" - and then she went about her business.

So sorry this happened to you, though :frown:

this sucks, Some woman asked me a while ago, I was already pretty upset about something else ( i was also at work working behind the bar) and she saide "are you .... aren't you... are you?" pointing at my belly I just wanted to shout at her IF YOU AREN'T ****ING CERTAIN DONT ASK *****

She was liek oh im sorry that was rude ... yes it was rude thanks for ruining my evening

Just tell people you ate your twin.
But seriously, here's to you not having to deal with this in the near future! :drinker:

I asked that question once of someone who wasn't pregnant. We smoothed it over but I have never since asked that question of any woman. Even if she looks like she's due tomorrow,I figure she can volunteer it.

I definitely heard a comedian once say that you don't ask a woman if she's pregnant even if the baby's CROWNING. Just be like, did you get a haircut??

:P

Don't let it get to you!! You are making great progress so hang in there!

I'm sorry but as far as I am concerned you NEVER EVER ask a woman if she's pregnant, end of story no matter what.

if only the rest of the blooming world knew that!
ladies you got me chuckling because i feel your pain.
i'm grateful no-one has made the mistake of asking....but i'm pretty certain there may be some who have thought it.
on a slightly different twist when i was actually pregnant but not fully showing I felt the need to explain that hang on, I'm not fat I'm actually pregnant but gee the looks i was getting..

Soldier on my ladies!

Been there....not cool. :brokenheart:

Someone once asked me how many children i had. None was my answer and she said "don't lie to me, you look like you've had at least 3"

Real confidence boost...

I had this happen too. Then when I said no the lady said "are you sure?"...ummm...yeah it sucks. Don't let it get you down. I'm not where I want to be yet but at least no one asks me if I'm pregnant anymore. Let this idiot motivate you. If you want to change you can do it.

Yep, I have had this happen, too. My favorite part is when they ask if you're sure. Seriously, people, I am 100% sure that this is FAT and not a baby! But, I had 2 huge singletons and a set of twins, so there is a muscle and hernia repair/tummy tuck in my future.

I still cry every time it happens, but you should try not to let it get you down. In my experience, only really dumb or really unattractive people ask this question. :huh:

I've had this happen to me multiple times as well. I had twins and also had an umbilical hernia. Once, when I was leaving Costco, the woman who checks your receipt told me that she could tell I was having a boy and that she could see the baby's butt. My poor husband had to console me the rest of the night.

This is actually one of my major motivations......to never be asked this question again.

I remember being asked this after I was so proud of myself and lost my first 5 lbs. after I realized I was actually gaining weight to do something about it, and I was like seriously!! The person felt horrible!! Hopefully it gives you more motivation to keep it forward! You will get there!

My former-in-laws seem to ask this question every time I see them --- I'm 48 years old for goodness sake, duh!

My new comeback is, "No, but thanks. I'm trying sooooo hard to look like Kim Kardashian".