Unfortunately, there’s no way to outrun a bad diet. Though our bakery name suggests that cardio can cover up a cake test turned into a feast, we have to understand what a dessert serving is.

It never fails, when we are ordering a cake and get asked “how many servings do you need,” we haven’t the foggiest clue. Then you’re recommended a 6 inch double layer for your 10 guests. How is that going to supply that many servings?? Have you ever been asked if you saved a little room for dessert from your server after a big meal out?  Contrary to my belief, dessert is not the star of the meal. Getting your proper nutrients with the main course is the star! Then you can fill that “little room" with a well-deserved LITTLE piece of dessert. (Hang in there, we’re almost to the resolution part.)

American servings are skewed, we know this. It’s even more skewed with cake servings. Party servings hover around 1.5” x 2”. SO, upon ordering your own cake, think about the servings you need, not want. We’ll stay away from overindulging. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for leftovers but they aren’t necessary (🥺). If you do end up with leftovers and are a member of the clean plate club, that mentality ends here!  Luckily enough, here at your local bakery in Nevada and friendly bakery "on wheels" in Ames, Iowa, we've got your back. Upon ordering, when you select a size and layer option, you'll see how many servings that size does. No more guessing!!

Now, the ever-popular "lose weight" resolution. 👇👇👇

Aside from keeping track of your macronutrients, the best way to start a better, healthier diet is to track your calories. There are several apps out there that can help you do that! I’ve used MyFitnessPal in the past and it was a real eye opener!! Noom is also fabulous at a small price where understanding a healthy lifestyle is far more helpful than a crash diet. (Not sponsored) There are endless apps. Find the tool that works best for you!!

Daily caloric intake will be wildly different from person to person. To get your intake far more personalized, you may need to get a body scan to truly understand how many calories you need in a day. Those will come at a cost but will REALLY put a balanced diet into perspective.

In my attempt to not overload, here's a little checklist to keep you going.

  Make a list 
Lists are great ways to stay on track. Write down some big things you want to accomplish and some smaller things, too.

Check the list regularly 
Don’t forget to check in and see how you’re doing. Just because you don’t achieve the big goals right away doesn’t mean you’re not making progress.

 
  Reward yourself  (with that small piece of cake)
When you succeed in achieving a goal, be it a big one or a small one, make sure to pat yourself on the back.

  Think positively 
Positive thinking is a major factor in success. So instead of mulling over things that didn’t go quite right, remind yourself of things that did.

Best of luck on your New Year’s Resolutions. Keep yourself accountable, maybe even have a family member or friend help you out!

Heck, I'll keep you accountable simply by asking, "how many cake servings do you need?" Another "bakery near me" won't be keeping that in mind for you. 😜