Prep Cakes

No Guilt Tastes Great!

A bakery fit for all your dietary needs and a little of fusion of Sugar Meets Sugar Free! Keto! Protein! Vegan! Gluten Free! Ask us!

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Hi I am Tess, the owner and creator of the Prep Cake. I am a Retired Air Force Chef of 20 years. Cooking and Baking have always been my passion. An additional job we have in the Air Force is managing the Fitness Centers. This has allowed me to earn my Personal Trainer certification (Coopers Institute), and I also have a certification in Nutrition (ISSA). In January of 2016, at 37 years old I made a commitment to do my first Body Building event. Every competitor has their reasoning for doing it, but mine was to confront a fear of judgement. What better way to overcome a fear of judgement from others than actually be judged.

Since this, I have learned the ins/outs of competing. The lifestyle, the diet, the cardio, the weight lifting, and I have also learned how some coaches can make it not so great while others actually see it for what it is. This journey you are on…even if you are not competing, THIS IS A LIFESTYLE. And eating a balanced FUN diet is part of this LIFESTYLE…don’t let anyone tell you differently.What Are MACROs? And Why Are They Important?

If you’ve ever read a fitness blog, forum, or even Instagram, you’ve probably heard the term macrosthrown around. Short for “macronutrients,” it refers to carbs, fats, and proteins—the three basic components of every diet. If you get their proportions right, it makes dieting a lot more effective when simple calorie restriction fails.

One of the problems with traditional calorie counting is that it doesn’t take into account what you’re eating, just how many calories. Sure, portion control alone might work for a while, but unless you switch to the right foods—foods that leave you satiated or even stuffed while on a caloric deficit—your self-control will eventually break down.

In order to start eating more of the right thing, it may be beneficial to focus on macronutrients rather than calories. Some people do well on lower carbohydrate; higher fat diets while others on higher carbohydrate, lower fat diets. Creating (and hitting) macronutrient targets allows you to determine which works best for you, then stick to that type of diet without needing to completely vilify and eliminate either fat or carbohydrates.