With family around, presents to share, not to mention the relief of having all the shopping out of the way, Christmas is just about everyone's favourite time of year. The only problem is that some of us like it too much... especially those big dinners and Turkey sandwiches.

Nobody wants to think about keeping in shape at a time of year when we should be letting ourselves go, but when there's a financial incentive it can certainly make us think before we ask for extra stuffing. Now it seems the more you weigh, the more you pay for life assurance.

It's a sensible move because the more overweight you are, the higher your risk of heart attacks and heart disease, cancer and diabetes - so now losing weight is effectively rewarded by the life assurance companies.

This comes as a reaction to a sharp trend as fears about obesity. A recent Government report stated that nearly a third of men in the UK are likely to be obese by 2010, while the number of obese girls is set to surpass the number of obese boys in the next four years.

The best way forward is to get a life assurance premium as quickly as possible. We all tend to put on weight with age, and so even though thinking about the end might seem premature in our twenties or thirties, this is often the best time to find a life assurance policy. Use the term life insurance comparison tool at money supermarket to search for the cheapest quotes.

If you ever needed an extra push to get in shape for Christmas, then this is it - less inches on the waistline, more in the wallet!

About the author:
Title: Slim pickings for life on the cheap
Author: Paul Lucas
Paul Lucas is a UK-based journalist who has reported/edited more than 30 local and national newspapers and has also written for many US-based publications.

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