Hitting the Gym

So, I was back working out today (third time this week!) and I've come to a realization: People treat you differently at a gym when you're pregnant. It's true! It's almost like some kind of pity look, like they're thinking, "Well, good for her! Obviously she's not here for vanity's sake - no point in doing abs, etc. with all that extra flab..."

Yet, interestingly enough, I get totally different reactions from people at the gym about my weight gain. (BTW, why oh why do people think they have free reign to talk about and assess someone's weight out loud while someone is pregnant???)

At the gym, I hear things like, "Oh, you look GREAT!", "You're so tiny", or today, "You're all just belly!". But at work and IRL, people say things like, "Is your due date next WEEK???", "I can't believe you're only X months...", "You'll NEVER make it to your due date!", etc.

So what's the deal? Is it because at the gym I'm wearing tighter clothes so people can actually see my shape more? Are people at the gym being more polite? Or does it have to do with perception? In other words, those at the gym know I'm working out/ taking care of myself so I just appear smaller in their eyes? Certainly an interesting experiment...

Update on cupcake dilemma: I did not win and I did not lose' like Goldilocks, I was "just right". I decided this afternoon to make the cake to celebrate the end of summer (school starts tomorrow). MIL was coming over. I had a normal-sized piece after dinner and the rest is for dessert tomorrow and the next day. It was delicious, and I look forward to my piece tomorrow! Everything in moderation...