From the 14th century writings of Johannes de Mirfeld, we know that fitness coaches are especially observant of their students, and often notice health issues others may miss.  

This was true even in the time of the most famous gym teacher, Aristotle. He himself was deluded enough to state that woman was simply an inferior man, although images of him with Phyllis suggest he may have felt otherwise.

 Aristotle (teaching gym?), late 14th c.

We strongly suggest you recognize that you’re not fooling anybody, especially your teacher, who may be able to give you some numbers of health professionals or counselors.  

In the process of that acceptance, you may revel in the added bonus of proving Aristotle wrong, which, quite frankly, you appear to be doing already.

—Shallow Sage

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