Health: Help Choose the Next Misfit Health

The Contenders

A Big Loser

He dropped from 265 pounds to 165 in three years. And he's figured out some essential rules for getting in shape. Full Profile

Self-Starter Finds His Niche

Not long ago, he taught himself to swim. Then, he won a spot on Team USA for the triathlon world championship. Full Profile

Success at the Back of the Pack

Stuck with a body shaped like a Michelob bottle, he turned himself into a happy marathoner. Now he'll try anything. Full Profile

Motivated by Variety

Tennis, jogging, even Jane Fonda: He’s done 'em, and he has the hernia and the legwarmers to prove it. Ten pounds to go... Full Profile

An Expert at Inexperience

Six weeks after having a baby, she's dorky and uncoordinated, but also determined and strong. Full Profile

Staying In With the Thin Crowd

Winning a weight-loss contest, he dropped 50 -- fiddy! -- pounds. As a MisFit, he wants to prove he can keep it off. Full Profile

Finding the Fun in Getting Fit

She's short, vocal and bored with gyms. She's not a fan of crunches and treadmills, either. Punk-rock aerobics, anyone? Full Profile

He's No Ben Cheever...

He's not interested in runner's sore nipples or any other punishing workouts. He's out there for health -- and fun. Full Profile

Slender, but Out of Shape

Sporting a muffin top over her size 4 jeans, she wants to take exercise beyond a hike to Nordstrom's. Full Profile

Because One Isn't Enough

This gym-class addict says she offers a two-for-one: Her ballplaying, biking fiance will join the MisFits cause. Full Profile

A Look Back
Review some of the highlights from Vicky Hallett and Howard Schneider's two-year fitness journey as The MisFits.
Video: Get Fit
With Olympians
Swimmer Kate Ziegler and other elite athletes share advice.
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Ask The MisFits
No exercise question is too embarrassing or odd for The MisFits.

Resources

Eat, Drink and Be Healthy
Columnist Jennifer Huget offers tips for eating well.

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