While the fact that you were taken there by a salesperson was kind of insulting, the maternity clothes may be worth a look. I have a bit of a tummy and a larger bra size, so maternity clothes are actually much more flattering on me than regular clothes or (ugh) plus size clothes. For some reason, too many clothing manufacturers think plus size means 'without actual shape'. Most plus size clothes are baggy, weirdly stretchy, and shapeless while maternity clothes are made to fit actual people. I've avoided the maternity label at times, but now if I see a cute shirt or dress that flatters both my waist and my chest, I buy it, regardless of what it says on the tag. I'm not as thin as I'd like to be, but I'm far from fat. Don't worry about what anyone says. Just wear what looks good. ;)

Oh snowflake. I think you are confusing that what you are able to do, should apply to every single person, ever. It does not work that way. First, there is endomorph and ectomorph body types. One is naturally always going to look 'chubbier' no matter what they do. It is how fat is deposited/carried on the body. Genetics and epigenetics are also a big factor in how ones body looks despite eating and exercise regimens as well, and again, how and where the body stores its fat/loses fat etc. Now. Taking all that into account, it does not give those that do nothing and stuff their face free reign whine, but, my dear, there are people that do really really, honest! live healthy and look bigger. Oh, and take a look at pregnant bellies. They all don't look the same. There is a remarkable range in how the look, protrude/spread, what have you. So, a healthy bigger person can be mistaken with someone who is pregs and not be a disgusting lame person who cannot control themselves. Go read some actual research. So.

You are so ignorant, it's ridiculous. Maybe if you read a book sometime, you would know that there are often many factors that contribute to weight gain other than diet and exercise.

I'd also like to point out that certain medical conditions make you bloat like crazy, but it's not fat it's just water (look up 'ascites' if you're feeling brave).

I'll stick up for you cos unless she is in the very tiny percentage of people who have a real medical problem, then it is her fault to be mistaken for being pregnant. People always look for an excuse for it so they can blame someone else and live a guilt free existence of pie scoffing.

I actually do know that, believe it or not. And if OP actually counts her calories and works out and she is not seeing weight loss, she should go to her doctor! Perhaps she has something really wrong that needs to be corrected like a hormonal imbalance. But lets face it, most fat people are fat because they eat too much

48- first i have read research. A lot of it. And i get that some people have a bigger shape. and if they are cool with it, i am cool with it. but nobody's "shape" is obese. Seriously? You are just a person making excuses to be fat

54- and by the way, i am a third year bio major. I read lots of books, thank you