I don't see any reason why you should have to tell her, unless you have health problems related to the weight. I am on P411, and on my profile it has me say whether I'm 50 pounds overweight or more, but aside from that it's never come up.

If you want to get verified you can go to P411 or another screening service, or you can have a girl screen you directly then use her as a reference.

Hey Im New myself here but I do provide in the bay area on another site . I would like to say both yes and no. It depends if your comfortable or not. Speaking for myself I really dont mind if you do or dont give out that particular info I dont seight discriminate lol have fun and stay safe.

Rose

You see a provider duh lol. Ok really you look around for newbie friendly providers who do not look for references. However be aware that youll,be jumping thru a lot more hoops to prove your not LEO and your safe. For me I host at a public spa that provides private rooms with a bed at an hourly rate. Clean, discreet and safe. I also do require that the client be in the bday suit first and other stuff that i wouldnt divulge here. Some providers do ask for work refs. I REPEAT DO NOT GIVE PERSONAL OR WORK info. The latter can be used at your own discretion however do your research and make sure the provider is WELL REVIEWED by verified hobbyists and not,just one regular joe blow.

In a perfect world, a person's physical appearance would not be an impediment to receiving any kind of services, but let's face it, this is not a perfect world.

In order to avoid the embarrassment and poor service from a provider who has  problem with your weight, revealing this would allow her to (hopefully gently) dissuade you from seeing her and direct you to another provider who would give you a much better session.

I thing the majority of providers would be fine with your physique

Ladies may be concerned about hygiene, health status and physical limitations related to weight. If your hygiene is tip-top, you don't have major health issues other than weight, and you are realistic about physical limitations, most ladies will be happy to spend time with you.  

Each lady will have her own verification requirements, which should be detailed on her website. Since you'll be considered a newbie, many ladies will require personal info to screen you. You can email a lady and say exactly what you said here - that you work from home telecommuting for a small business owner. Ask her how you can get verified to see her. Most newbie-friendly ladies will have options for you. You can also use a verification site like P411, just be aware that not all ladies will accept P411, especially for newbie verification.

Many first contacts are via email where there is enough space to provide requested info and little bit more. Some Providers ask for specific info (age range, etc.) so it isn't difficult to slip in additional personal info, just so she knows who she will see through the peep hole. "I am a (WM white male; BM black male; A Asian; etc.), in my 50s, around (X) feet tall and (Y) pounds. I am somewhat overweight but working on shedding those extra pounds." (Or some other friendly banter: "I am a former college athlete and still in good shape otherwise." "I am working on gaining even more weight for a role in a play.")  

That is, you can present the info as background without having to make it a headline issue. If she wants to make it an issue, she can ask. ("Is it only a weight issue or are there other medical issues (glandular problems?)?" "No problem! I can give you a workout and help both you and your wallet lose some weight!")

Good luck!

Are you 5'6" and 300#  or 6'4" and 300#