- Fri Sep 07, 2007 9:57 pm #271 I have been hiding behind obesity for 20 years. I decided long ago to put on lots of extra weight so that I could "hide out." I had been sexually abused and decided if I was fat, I could go unnoticed. I started leadership training at WorldLegacy and set goals for myself to "release" excess weight. So far I have released 12 pounds, and I am standing that I am on my way to a healthy weight. I am worth good health. I love myself the way I am now, and I love each pound I release.