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Avery Bredesen

POPSUGAR Contributor

Avery is a 30-something writer, gym junkie, German Shepherd mama, freediver, and brain tumor survivor. When she's not writing or sweating, find her chasing adventure on weekend trips near and far.

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Latest Posts by Avery

Alive by Whitney Simmons App Review

Product Reviews

I Put Whitney Simmons's Workout App to the Test For 10 Weeks, and I Saw Huge Gains

by Avery Bredesen 5/20/21

Why I Stopped Using the Scale to Track My Fitness Goals

I'm the Healthiest I've Ever Been, but You Wouldn't Know It From the Scale

by Avery Bredesen 4/20/21

I Tried Uleva's CBD and Melatonin Supplement For Sleep

Product Reviews

I've Always Had Trouble Sleeping, Until I Tried This Combination of Melatonin and CBD

by Avery Bredesen 3/31/21

How to Boost Your Sex Drive When You're on Antidepressants

Antidepressants Depleted My Sex Drive — Here Are 5 Ways I Fixed It

by Avery Bredesen 3/24/19

Can an IUD Help With PCOS?

I Lost Weight and Boosted My Sex Drive — All by Getting an IUD

by Avery Bredesen 8/02/18

How to Deal With the Keto Flu

Don't Give Up! I Survived the Terrible Keto Flu Following These 3 Tips

by Avery Bredesen 7/18/18

Can You Clean Your Bathroom With Dr. Bronner's Soap?

Get a Gleaming Bathroom Fast With This 1 Nontoxic "Magic" Soap

by Avery Bredesen 7/27/18

How to Make a Summer Workout More Effective

Healthy Living Tips

5 Quick Switches to Your Routine That'll Stop You From Skipping a Workout This Summer

by Avery Bredesen 6/09/19

Does Marijuana Make a Workout Better?

Weed Before Weights: Why Cannabis Is My Go-To Gym Buddy

by Avery Bredesen 6/23/18

Toxic Ingredients in Beauty Products

Beauty Products

Check Your Beauty Products — Here Are 5 Toxic Ingredients to Avoid

by Avery Bredesen 6/26/18

What It's Like to Work Out While High

I Did a Crazy-Hard Workout After Smoking Weed — Here's What Happened

by Avery Bredesen 5/03/18

Why It's OK to Take Antidepressants

It Is OK to Take Antidepressants — They Helped Save My Life

by Avery Bredesen 5/04/18

What It's Like to Travel With an Emotional Support Animal

I Travel With My Emotional Support Animal, and This Is What I Want You to Know

by Avery Bredesen 4/29/19

What Happens When You Stop Wearing Deodorant?

I Went Deodorant-Free For 3 Months — Here's Why You Should, Too

by Avery Bredesen 4/07/18

Health Benefits of a Full Night of Sleep

4 Surprising Benefits I Discovered After a Week of Good Sleep

by Avery Bredesen 4/05/18

How to Reduce Anxiety in a Week

Reduce Your Anxiety in Just 1 Week With These Simple Practices

by Avery Bredesen 1/06/19

Can Cardio Cause Anxiety?

Feeling Stressed? You May Need to Cut This 1 Thing From Your Workout Routine

by Avery Bredesen 3/09/18

Quitting Job and Moving to Hawaii Essay

Travel Inspiration

What It's Really Like to Quit Your Job, Drop Everything, and Move to Hawaii

by Avery Bredesen 1/26/20

CBD For Pain Relief

If CBD and Aromatherapy Had a Baby, This Would Be It

by Avery Bredesen 1/04/18

Can Weed Help With Anxiety?

Can Weed Help With Anxiety? I Tried It For Myself and Here's What I Discovered

by Avery Bredesen 6/26/18

The Quickest Way to Stop Stress

Taking a Few Deep Breaths Is the Simplest Thing You Can Do to Reduce Stress

by Avery Bredesen 1/31/20

Girlfriend Collective Review

Meet Girlfriend Collective, the Best Activewear Brand You Don't Know About

by Avery Bredesen 12/26/17

What Is It Like Being a Fitness Instructor?

Secrets of Being a Fitness Instructor, Straight From an Indoor Cycling Teacher

by Avery Bredesen 10/27/17