In case you needed another reason

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With over two thirds of the American population overweight or obese, the importance of fitness and health is clearer than ever.

Because, honestly, what are the benefits to maintaining a lower weight? Longer life, lower risk of certain cancers, and things you may take for granted like ease of mobility or finding clothing that fits.

Now, AOL health just came out with a little photo slideshow with nine more reasons to trim down and win the war on obesity.

There were a couple things on this list I would have never thought of. Higher fuel costs? I had never made a connection before between the weight of the driver and the load on the car, but it makes perfect sense. Pricier plane tickets? Unfair, but fathomable.

I would say these were just some more bullet points to add to the growing list of reasons why Americans should take a serious look at the state of the nation's health, but this subject has been covered so exhaustively that I'm pretty sure everyone knows obesity is a huge problem. [No puns intended.]