The Tano Lifestyle

The keto diet was arguably the most popular diet of 2020. Heck, even I tried it and am still following the diet now. I think one of the most asked questions on any diet is "can I have a cheat day?" The same questions goes for the keto diet. Having a cheat on the keto diet is a double-edged sword. Let's get into why a cheat works for many low-fat diets and why it may or may not work for keto.  Dieting And Cheat Days Or Cheat Meals The theory behind having cheat days or cheat meals on diets is that you're likely to stick with it. I think the terms speak for themselves. A cheat day is when you can eat whatever you want all day long. A cheat meal is a single high-fat or high-calorie meal either breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Having a planned cheat day or cheat meal can help you feel like you're not depriving yourself of your favorite foods. It also can help you work harder during the week knowing that you have your day to indulge coming up.  I personally don't ever

(Credit: Facebook @TheMilitarydiet) The 3-day Military Diet lasts obviously, 3 days and claims you can lose 10 pounds in one week. You simply follow the diet to a T for 3 days and then have 3 days off. You'll continue this cycle every week until you obtain your goal weight. The great thing about the Military Diet is if you have special dietary needs such as you're vegan, lactose intolerant, etc., you can make adjustments. The Military Diet is very successful for those who follow it and stick with it. However, it is easy to gain the weight back when going off the diet if you go back to bad habits. Just like with any "fad" diet, you want to slowly introduce those foods you used to love that aren't that great for you. The Military Diet has nothing to do with the military except for the fact it was named that due to its strictness. It's a low-calorie regimen where you consume no more than 1400 calories during those first 3 days. You're not required to workout

 I recently had Juvederm Voluma XC performed and wanted to share my experience. I've had Juvederm Voluma twice before in the past but this was the first time I tried Voluma XC. Juvederm Voluma only lasts up to 6 months and mine seemed to disappear so much quicker. After turning 40, I started noticing more droopiness to my cheeks. I naturally have high cheekbones so this was making me feel self-conscious. I decided to take my Medspa up on their current deal and booked Juvederm Voluma XC with my botox appointment. You need two syringes when using cheek filler according to most, and I certainly have always used two. The cost varies from spa to spa and city to city, but mine was $950 per syringe in California. I was a little hesitant to spend $1900 on my cheeks, but they told me it lasts up to 2 years so I felt better. I get regular botox, so it's not painful for me at all, it feels the same. She numbed my cheeks with a little lidocaine and began injecting high up on my cheek bones

If you're a Real Housewives fan, you might be freaking out wondering if they've halted filming. No need to worry, they currently are filming except the shows will look a little different. Andy Cohen confirmed they had to halt production of RHOC due to Shannon and her family catching COVID. Good news for RHONY fans is that they have filmed the reunion in person. Everyone just had to follow safety precautions and sit 6 feet apart.  Andy told Bravotv.com  The   RHONY   reunion host went on to share some of the protocols put in place during filming. "Well, this reunion is unlike anything we've ever done before. I wish you could see the setup. You'll see it soon enough," Andy said. "All protocols being observed. Masks at the ready. Hand sanitizer next to my apple." This is great news for me as I would love to see an in-person reunion for RHOBH. I think most of us are waiting for the Dennis Richards and Brandi showdown and I'm ready for the receipts. 

(Credit: Instagram @Sonjatmorgan) The latest plastic surgery craze by far is the lower facelift procedure. Check out Sonja Morgan from the Real Housewives of New York's amazing results. During the latest episode, fans speculated on what she had done as she appeared looking fresh and 10 years younger during her interviews. Sonja took to her Instagram page where she stated: "There’s been speculation around my fresh new look. I got a lower facelift and neck lift after wrapping Season 12. I just wanted to be rid of the wrinkling on my neck and the jowels that were starting to form. People thought I was nuts because it was so subtle. But not to me! It was a no-brainer – gravity had taken its toll, I was also exhausted and I needed a “pick me up”. I entrusted my face to the best  @drjacono  and he hit it out of the park. He uses a method called deep plane which goes under the muscle so your skin is still attached. Your blood flows and your face stays vibrant and heals fast." Wh

In June I had Airsculpt performed on my stomach. It was a 360 procedure so it included my upper and lower abdomen as well as my lower back. The total cost was $10,000 and it claims to be a permanent procedure. The downside is they tell you it can take up to 6 months to see the final results. So far I'm only at 6 weeks but I'm pretty happy with the results so far (see pictures below). Here's what happened during my experience with Airsculpt.  The first thing they do is of course weigh you and check your vitals. The nurse explained to me how it works and what would happen during the procedure. The dr. came in, answered my questions and then began to mark up my stomach area. He assured me that the love handles would be gone but I would still have a little bit of a pot belly. I was fine with that as my love handles were a big issue for me. It's important to understand the difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat. I will do a post on this later today. Liposuction

Most of us want to be healthy without sacrificing having a good time. I've tried more fad diets than I can count without ever sacrificing alcohol. You can, however pack on the pounds if you over-do-it with both alcohol and food. For many people, alcohol stimulates the appetite causing them to overeat and make poor dietary choices. For me, it has the opposite effect and tends to make me feel full and decreases my appetite. My problem is the next morning when I want to nosh on all things fat and grease to satisfy my stomach. The problem with alcohol while trying to lose weight is two-fold. First, you have the extra empty calories that do nothing but create toxins in the body. One small shot of vodka is around 70 calories, while a margarita can pack in close to an extra 400 calories. When you consume an alcoholic beverage, your liver goes on alert and focuses on burning off the alcohol first. Whatever you ate before, during or after consuming alcohol, gets put on the back burner and