Another Reason to Get Fit: Being Overweight Is... Expensive!
By Sarah Jio, Glamour magazine
We already have a long list of health reasons why getting fit is a good idea, but it also could be good for your bank account. Economists are reporting that overweight people--especially overweight women--dole out thousands of dollars more a year than their fit counterparts...
Economists at George Washington University have tabulated the cost of obesity and say that not only do obese men rack up an extra $2,264 annually in expenses, but obese women pay nearly double that--$4,879--revealing quite a gender gap.
More: The study, reports the New York Times, also indicates that the more overweight you become, the more expensive life is.
Interesting, huh?
Tell me, does this motivate you to get fit/stay fit?
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