But you don’t have to, since it’s a free country and all that. Clearly I’m not being paid to endorse any products or websites, I just like this stuff and thought maybe you would too.
1. Vega – http://myvega.com– Vega was developed and formulated by a Canadian endurance athlete Brendan Brazier for vegans (people who don’t eat/use/wear animal products) who want to work out and be healthy. And before you go crazy- Yes, I have been a vegan, but I’m a vegetarian now and no I’m not trying to convert anyone. I usually recommend Vega to people with whey/lactose/milk allergies or intolerance (likes myself). It’s super tasty, all natural and no more expensive than other work out products. With protein shakes, energy boosters, hydrators and anything else a meat eater would use to up their game in the workout world– Vega has it covered for the rest of us.
2.Steep and Cheap – http://www.steepandcheap.com – I don’t know about you, but I can’t resist a good deal and something about owning outdoor gear makes me happy (I think that’s the Oregonian in me). I’m pretty sure I’m stocking up so I can leave Innatek for good and have a job outdoors. This website sells legitimate gear from recognizable and top notch brands at awesomely cheap prices. They have limited time only deals that cycle throughout the day, and then deals that last longer than a day. Any real outdoorsy people will tell you, the gear matters! Not only do I like to see what deals are on, but this place doesn’t discriminate – hiking, camping, skiing, being lazy- they have it all!
3.Chalene Johnson- http://www.chalenejohnson.com – Oh you’ve never heard of her??? Well let me just introduce you 
to one super lovely lady who not only does badass workout videos (like Turbofire –http://www.beachbody.com-, which could have a section all to itself of things I like) but she’s also a motivational, inspirational life coach. I’m a bit of a believer in being positive- not the annoying “nothing is ever wrong kind of way,” but in the “not getting myself weighed down in the everyday BS that sometimes swallows our perspective on life.” Uh oh. Did I just get deep there?? Let’s be honest, she not only runs her own business doing what she loves, she makes bank, and looks A-MAZING doing it! Instant hero in my book. And don’t act like that Turbofire picture doesn’t make you want to kick a** and take names!
4. RuPaul – Although last on this list, this Drag Queen Momma is by far the least. Ru has been a leader in gay rights FOREVER, and has taken the Drag Queen community to another level, giving these beauty queens a stage and a wider audience to showcase their talent. And let’s not forget how FABULOUS Ru actually is! It wouldn’t be a complete tribute without mentioning her incredible wardrobe (as a man and a woman) and with an easily relatable personality – she could easily be your auntie! No queen is gonna teach you how to read better, throw some shade in the polite way, and get the T on everything you need better than she. If you’re lost (or maybe snapping) by now, you too can love Ru. She’s got a scandalous and entertaining show called Ru Paul’s Drag Race, about real drag queens competing for some fierce prizes and fame (a dream come true for these ladies!). Adding some Ru to your life is always a good idea 🙂
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