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or Rachel Johnson, trying to accomplish superhuman tasks is not so much an objective as a way of life. Rather than being pushed by some type of internal demons, she is merely motivated by a desire to realize her potential in as many areas as possible. A confessed "type-A personality," Rachel finds herself busy all of the time. "I want to continue to try and be super-woman without the nervous breakdown," Rachel says. Fortunately, Rachel's psychological profile is very sound (although her Rorschach tests do indicate a slight preoccupation with chicken breasts and egg whites).Rachel has set her sights high, but she is no aimless dreamer, balancing goals with steel pragmatism and reality. Still, she admits to an incessant hunger, refusing to settle for less than the best. A relative newcomer to fitness competitions, Rachel has yet to reveal her full potential. She finished 6th in her first show (2001 NPC Indianapolis), but out of 30 competitors. She suspected that she was 'too lean' an oxymoron in fitness if there ever was. In her subsequent event, the Mike Francois Classic, in Columbus, Ohio, Rachel jumped to 3rd. Just a month later, Rachel competed at the Central States Figure Championships in Columbus, Indiana where she dominated, winning her class and the overall. Quick passage to the top, huh?
Rachel is the business manager, personal trainer and nutritional counselor at Executive Edge Fitness, a private personal training and nutritional counseling center in an upscale suburb of Indianapolis. She says, "We educate people of all ages and athletic ability on the fundamentals of training, nutrition and discipline, but we are unique because we help them mold it into their own healthy lifestyle." She combines knowledge and her ability to serve as an inspirational role model to help others reach superman (or superwoman) status.