My name is Rachel Fackoury. I am a white, cisgender woman, raised in an upper-class family, a graduate from the University of Toronto, and live on my own in a rental condo downtown Toronto. To say I check off all the boxes would be an understatement. As I navigate my place in the fitness industry and society as a whole, I recognize that I am in a position to be a leader, to influence others, and voice my opinions. I do however, have to understand my experiences or struggles, although can’t be made small, are definitely not the same of most.
Read MoreToday, it is ironic that I want to spend some time talking about burnout. I haven’t written in over two weeks because I have been experiencing a little taste of burnout myself lately. In fact, I began writing this post two weeks ago and haven’t been able to finish it since.
Read MoreYou can watch TV shows, listen to your circle of friends, or follow influencers on social media and get confused about what information is correct. Without having a trusted AND educated source to seek advice from, you are left trying to figure it out for yourself.
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