Defy Limits with Gixo

Happy New Year! I’ve been slightly MIA-ish on social media, which was semi-expected because of the holidays, but twas mainly because I was back on hospital service for the past two weeks, and it tends to sap all the life and energy out of me. (You can read about what it was like when I was an intern here–I may do one for “life as a senior resident” sometime as well!)

My right knee has also been a little crackly lately, so the rest and random stretches I’ve been doing for it have been fairly helpful. (I haven’t been to a doctor’s appointment in ages, but diagnosed myself with patellofemoral syndrome and curbsided my sports medicine fellow friend to check out my knee and he agrees that it’s either patellofemoral syndrome or plicae.) In any case, it does appear that it’s mostly back to normal now, so hooray for that! I guess I can return to my normal daily activities again!

For those of you who read my post about Gixo, you know how much I love that app. I managed to win 2nd place in their fitness challenge in November and they sent me an awesome gift (see below <3!). I’m rather excited to announce that I’ll be working with Sweat Pink and Gixo for the #IAmLimitless campaign! Although this post is sponsored by Gixo, as always, all thoughts + opinions are mine and mine alone.

Defy Limits with Gixo

I’ve even managed to squeeze in a Gixo workout on my walk home! (I took a detour to put down all my stuff and then jog halfway through, haha.)

This new year, we’re leaving behind resolutions that don’t stick! I don’t tend to make resolutions every year, but I do have an ongoing set of goals I’d like to achieve via my 101 in 1001!

I AM LIMITLESS. I know no boundaries. I defy limits. I rise above and I go beyond what is possible. I know there is nothing we can’t accomplish, together.

We’re saying goodbye to the negativity in our lives and are opening our arms wide open to community and to knowing no limits on what we can achieve. I became a Sweat Pink ambassador a couple years back and I love how incredibly supportive and encouraging this community has been. It made my years living on my own far away from home a lot less lonely.

There are live fitness classes taught by personal trainers/coaches every 30 minutes from 5am to 12:30am (Learn more on my previous post here!). It’s a great portable option for beginners and seasoned athletes alike, since all you need are your headphones and your phone!

Gixo is responsible for convincing me to do my very first winter run! :O

I also mentioned Gixo before in my “6 Brands That Give Back” post–they have multiple “Resolution Runs” going on today at 8am, 11am, 3pm, and 6pm (EST) where Gixo will be donating $10/mile to Support Partnership for a Healthier America! In the past, they’ve done a Turkey Trot and Santa Run where they donated to Feeding America and Toys For Tots! How’s that for an amazing company?!

As a family medicine physician, I am all for preventive care and recommend regular exercise to most of my patients–usually 30 minutes/day at least 4-6 times a week, or a total of 150 minutes or more per week. Gixo is $19.99/month, or $179.99 for the full year (basically meaning you get 3 months free)! If not for the fact that I love and adore powerlifting, I’d seriously consider giving up my current gym membership and just going with Gixo. :P

Help us defy limits and show us what you’re made of! Share with me who inspires and empowers you! Each Wednesday and Friday from January 10- February 2, we’ll be sharing messages of inspiration, empowerment, and positivity, so make sure you’re following me on Instagram so you don’t miss anything! :]

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