Meet Alex, a first-year Health Sciences student at the University of Waterloo who once dreamed of becoming a fitness influencer. With a penchant for creative expression and an affinity for self-improvement, Alex decided to try out the campus gym, hoping to channel the energy from their workouts into artistic endeavors. However, after a grueling experience filled with sore muscles and self-doubt, they’ve shifted their focus to exploring healthier recreational activities like yoga and hiking, proving that not every path to wellness is linear.