My Job is Ruining my weightloss...

This might be the cowards way out, but start telling people you are developing food allergies and need to adopt a highly restrictive diet. So if they'd like to do something nice like bring you in a treat something like fruit or salads would be good. Maybe claim a gluten allergy?

From OSHA Website:

"Medical studies show the importance of regular urination, with women generally needing to void more frequently than men. Adverse health effects that may result from voluntary urinary retention include increased frequency of urinary tract infections (UTIs), which can lead to more serious infections and, in rare situations, renal damage"


Entire page here. My quote came from the section highlighted in yellow.
http://americanrestroom.org/gov/ohsa/index.htm

YOU CANNOT BE DENIED trips to the bathroom especially since you are going to relive yourself. Now if you go in there and are on your phone or something else then maybe that sends the wrong message. (I'm not saying you are just using an example) If you do not get a reliable answers from your HR manager then go to whoever us above him/her. Explain to them you're in the process of making your life healthy and part of that is getting water into your system. Until your body becomes accustom to the extra water, you're going to pee a lot and they need to understand that. Also if your job is your health insurance provider tell them that by bettering your health you will less likely need to use your health insurance ... that will perk them up right away. If all else fails go to your Dr and have him write a note.

As for the lunches ... my job is like that too ... constant ordering out, goodies being brought to snack on, etc. I simply deny it. People do get mad or turn their nose up at me from time to time but too bad. It's a free country and I can pick and choose what I want to eat. My boss always used to bring me hot chocolate which I loved but the 300+ calories weren't worth it. I told her that and she completely understood, now she asks first or gets me tea or something healthier.

There's compromise in every situation regarding work and sometimes even tho it may seem scary you have to talk out things. It'll make your work a better place to be. Your boss and coworkers will see you care about your job and yourself and that's always a good face to show!

Hi, I am in the HR field and to limit the frequency of bathroom trips is ridiculous. It sounds like HR needs to have a discussion with your manager. If you are disrupting other people by talking to them on the way to or from the restroom, that would be a different story.

Also, the tap water here is terrible at my house too. I bought a filter that fits on my faucet and I absolutely love it- no more gross tasting water. It comes with different adjustments to fit any type of sink and was like $25. Here's the link:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/PUR-3-Stage-Faucet-Vertical-Mount-Filtration-System-FM-3700/7386195

You got in trouble for taking too many bathroom breaks? Do you work in a concentration camp? You should speak to the Department of Labor. There is def something wrong with that

right? becuase they say if I take to many bathroom breaks I don't get enough work done... wow I was like I won't take lunch & you have to give me that because it says it in the application I filled out, so ill use that time to GO PEE 30mins total I can spread that out in a day, but they said no.... haha ! Office jobs! pffff

are you in the US? If so, the Dept of Labor specifies that if you work 8 hours you are required a minimum of 30 minutes for lunch and two 15 minutes breaks a day. This does not apply to wait staff, because they are supposedly given "down time" between tables"....

That being said, I once managed a call center, where the phones had to be manned 100% of the time, and staff could only take bathroom breaks during thier scheduled 15 minute breaks, unless it was an emergency... but- each and every staff person was scheduled a break during thier morning and afternoon slots....

Hello! It sounds like you don't have any support at work. Don't let your coworkers who eat crap, buy you crap that you don't ask for and thenget offended if you don't eat it! you are making the right choices for you and your body and stay proud of that! If going to the bathroom is actually affecting your work then you may need to pace how much water you are drinking. Have you ever heard of Chia seeds? thet are cheap and nutty in flavor but they swell up to like 10x their size (dried they are the size of a poppy seed) anyways they hold moisture and allows your body to stay hydrated PLUS its high in plant based omega 3. I sprinkle them on taost with fruit or in yougurt or mix in a smoothie. I hope this helps. Keep your chin up, I've been in your shoes and you have to be the wiser. :-)

it is NOT okay that he denies you bathroom breaks.

for all he knows you could have a medical condition meaning you need to go to the bathroom more often.

report your boss to HR. drink all the water you like. it's YOUR life and YOUR health!

hope everything works out for you honey

Just start peeing in your chair.

Haha. Thread winner!
That'll teach 'em.

my bathroom breaks take a max of three minutes and only if I have been holding it forever !! and plus I am ocd about washing my hands for 60 seconds

Talk to HR, explain this to them. Sounds like your manager (if that is who reprimanded you for 'too many bathroom breaks') is kind of on a power trip, if that does not work, go to your Dr and get a note stating that you need to go... holding it is not good, if you need to go ... you need to go period.

Also as a germaphobe thank you for taking the 60 seconds for washing your hands I see way to many people leave the bathroom not washing their hands or just doing the quick rinse...