I realized that I was getting towards my weight goal when I went back to being "Miss" at the grocery store, instead of "Ma'am." It always used to bug me that they'd call me "Miss" when I was obviously married with children etc. Then I gained weight, and I became "Ma'am." Now, for the last several weeks, they've been calling me "Miss" again. Coincidence?? Probably.

OK, now I really have to go and do the grocery shopping. I'll see if I'm "Miss"ish today again...

Angela

That's one of the things that bugs me to death!! Especially on the phone ... there are some people who think it's a compliment to say "miss". Well, I disagree! I worked long and hard for 48 years to gain some respect and be a "ma'am"!!

Yes, I agree. I got married young (20) and looked even younger (like 15). After I had my first dd, old ladies in the grocery store would ALWAYS look at me disapprovingly, like I was an unwed teen mom. I felt like holding out my wedding ring prominently, or yelling, "I'm 23 and married, for gosh's sake!!" I don't get that so much anymore (guess 3 kids and 6 years will do that to you ) but people are still pretty surprised to know I'll be 30 this year. So I guess I qualify for "Ma'am" status, but still look like a "Miss?" Who knows...

Angela

I think people defintely look older when they are overwieight. I don't think I can ever get back to Miss....but I hope soon that they stop thinking that I am my Niece's Mother when she is only 11 years younger than me!