Michael White, 2012 Fittest Loser Challenge winner, runs at one of his favorite spots, the bridge above the Fox River in Elgin near Voyageurs Landing Forest Preserve.

Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer

Joshua Steckler, trainer and co-owner of Push Fitness in Schaumburg, works out with Tom Hampson. After completing the competition in May, Hampson continues to train with Steckler.

George LeClaire | Staff Photographer

Karen Maranto, center, enjoys a Zumba class taught by Nannette Dukes at the Hanover Park Centre Court Athletic Club.

Patrick Kunzer | Staff Photographer

2012 Fittest Loser Brian Corrigan, center, ran the Dan Gibbons 5K on Thanksgiving with his brother-in-law Tom Hefler, left, and friend Bill Miller.

Courtesy of Brian Corrigan

Katie Przyszlak

Over the course of 12 weeks, the 2012 Fittest Loser competitors lost a combined 399 pounds with the help of their Push Fitness trainers.