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Amanda McCoy

POPSUGAR Contributor

A hopeless adherent of airplanes, wine, skyline views, jungles, and just about every type of cheese.

Latest Posts From Amanda

I Consumed Fresh Ginger Every Day For 1 Week, and These Were the Results

Feb 4, 2022

I Consumed Fresh Ginger Every Day For 1 Week, and These Were the Results

I've always loved the flavor of ginger.

I Thought Combination Birth-Control Pills Helped Acne, So Why Is My Skin Breaking Out?

Aug 6, 2020

I Thought Combination Birth-Control Pills Helped Acne, So Why Is My Skin Breaking Out?

I always assumed acne was one of those awkward relics from my teenage years, akin to orthodontic rubber bands and questionable fashion choices.

My Mom and I Always Run a 5K on Mother's Day, So This Year, We're Taking It Virtual

May 10, 2020

My Mom and I Always Run a 5K on Mother's Day, So This Year, We're Taking It Virtual

I've lost track of how many events on my calendar have been cancelled this year.

7 Creative Ways to Cut Back on Waste on a Daily Basis

Apr 13, 2020

7 Creative Ways to Cut Back on Waste on a Daily Basis

I enjoy setting goals for myself.

I Married an Only Child, and It Made Me Appreciate My Sister Even More

Apr 10, 2020

I Married an Only Child, and It Made Me Appreciate My Sister Even More

One of the first questions I asked my husband early in our courtship was if he had any siblings.

After Years of Doing Only One Type of Exercise, Mixing Things Up Transformed My Body

Mar 17, 2020

After Years of Doing Only One Type of Exercise, Mixing Things Up Transformed My Body

Throughout the course of my fitness journey, I've been through a lot of phases.

From Glacier Climbing to Ice Hotels, These Are the 10 Best Arctic Adventure Vacations

Mar 6, 2020

From Glacier Climbing to Ice Hotels, These Are the 10 Best Arctic Adventure Vacations

The northernmost circle of latitude in the world, the Arctic Circle, is marked by stunning natural scenery, mesmerizing light phenomena, and a downright amazing array of exotic wildlife, like polar bears, reindeer, and snowy owls.

I Gave Up Caffeine For 7 Days to Help My Poor Sleep, and the Results Were Surprising

Mar 3, 2020

I Gave Up Caffeine For 7 Days to Help My Poor Sleep, and the Results Were Surprising

I started drinking coffee when I was 17 years old.

Caffeine Made Me Jittery and Anxious, Then I Discovered CBD Coffee

Mar 2, 2020

Caffeine Made Me Jittery and Anxious, Then I Discovered CBD Coffee

When CBD first began to take off, I didn't immediately jump on board the train.

6 Reasons Every Woman Should Live Alone at Least Once in Her Life

Feb 27, 2020

6 Reasons Every Woman Should Live Alone at Least Once in Her Life

I'll be honest — I never thought I would be the type of person who enjoyed living alone.

I Decided to Cut Out Added Sugars, Thinking I Didn't Eat That Many Anyway — I Was Wrong

Feb 27, 2020

I Decided to Cut Out Added Sugars, Thinking I Didn't Eat That Many Anyway — I Was Wrong

I thought breaking up with sugar would be easy.

To the Woman Who Shamed Me For Buying the Morning-After Pill

Feb 6, 2020

To the Woman Who Shamed Me For Buying the Morning-After Pill

I jumped out of bed the second my alarm went off that morning.