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NASM Certified Personal Trainer · Athletic Lift
Skylar Macall is an online fitness coach based in Utah, a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and a High Fitness instructor. Before coaching, she played rugby for a Division I college program, where she learned that showing up consistently, in the gym and in the kitchen, beats any short term fix. She reviews the training side of Athletic Lift.
I’ve lost more than 55 pounds twice, once on my postpartum journey. I don’t coach anything I haven’t lived myself.
That experience shapes how Skylar reviews Athletic Lift. When a guide makes a claim about training, recovery, or fueling a workout, she checks it against what actually works for real people with real schedules, not just what looks good on paper.
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Recipes and guides written by Skylar for Athletic Lift.
26 Cheap Crockpot Dinners That Stretch Your Grocery BudgetOctober 7, 2026
19 Braised Beef Dinners That Fall Apart With a ForkOctober 6, 2026
14 Breads to Serve with SoupOctober 5, 2026
22 Hearty Stews That Simmer Into Something GoodOctober 4, 2026
27 Low-Carb Soups That Are Actually FillingOctober 3, 2026
20 Potato Side Dishes That Go Beyond Basic Mashed PotatoesOctober 2, 2026
21 Meatball Dinners Worth MakingOctober 1, 2026
20 Cheap High-Protein Dinners with Beans and LentilsOctober 1, 2026
16 High-Protein Salmon DinnersSeptember 30, 2026
21 Soup and Sandwich Lunches That Hit the SpotSeptember 30, 2026
20 Holiday Main Dishes That Feed a CrowdSeptember 30, 2026
22 Friendsgiving Appetizers That Disappear Before DinnerSeptember 29, 2026
27 Thanksgiving Sides You Can Make AheadSeptember 28, 2026
23 Easy Stir-Fry Dinners You Can Make in 20 MinutesSeptember 26, 2026
22 Steak Dinners That Feel Restaurant-Worthy at HomeSeptember 25, 2026
28 Fall Baking Ideas Perfect for Crisp Autumn DaysSeptember 25, 2026
25 High-Protein Mediterranean DinnersSeptember 24, 2026
26 Pork Dinners That Make Weeknight Meals EasierSeptember 23, 2026
19 No-Cook High-Protein BreakfastsSeptember 22, 2026
20 High-Protein Toast IdeasSeptember 21, 2026
17 High-Protein Taco Night DinnersSeptember 19, 202624 Football Sunday Dinner Ideas for Game DaySeptember 17, 2026
14 High-Protein Tuna Food IdeasSeptember 16, 2026
16 Butternut Squash Dinners that are Perfect for Fall WeatherSeptember 15, 2026
Skylar Macall 
The first cold week of fall is when my oven earns its keep again. I want dinner that bakes in one dish while I get my recovery work done, and I want it to actually hold protein. So these are the casseroles and baked dinners I lean on when the weather turns. Warm, filling, and …
By October I am training in the dark on both ends of the day, and I want dinner waiting when I get home. So the crockpot goes on before I leave and does the work while I do mine. These are the fall dinners I load up in the morning and eat hot at night. …
Between practice, homework, and whatever else got scheduled without asking me, most of our weeknights leave about 30 minutes for dinner. I gave up on cooking anything ambitious on a Tuesday years ago and I have not missed it once. These are the easy ones that still put real protein on the plate, because a …
Protein does not have to be the most expensive thing in your cart. Eggs, beans, ground turkey, canned tuna and pork shoulder do most of the heavy lifting in my kitchen, and none of them cost much per gram. Everything here is built to be cooked once, portioned into containers, and eaten without dread on …
A rotisserie chicken is the best and easiest option at the grocery store. For just a few dollars, you get a few cups of cooked and shredded protein that you can use to make dinner. It is even faster than takeout. These are the meals I make when I want to throw a rotisserie chicken …
Ground beef is one of the most affordable sources of protein and iron available. These one-pot meals require minimal effort and will leave you with minimal clean-up unlike other recipes that use multiple pots and pans. Simply brown your beef and prepare the rest of the meal in the same pot. In a half hour …
When it reaches ninety degrees outside, the last thing you would want is to be baking in the kitchen either. That is what slow cookers are for. These crockpot meals prepare themselves over the course of the day, and help you pack in the protein. They cool your kitchen as they cook, and all you …
A great breakfast bowl or plate is created from a few simple high-protein ingredients that will actually keep you full. These breakfasts use eggs, Greek yogurt, and a little smart assembly to achieve real protein without a complicated recipe. Choose a base, then layer on your protein and toppings, and you’ve got a breakfast that …
There is no more time wasted in the mornings improvising a high-protein breakfast. All of these breakfasts you can prep in batches, store in the fridge, and they reheat or can be eaten fast while fueling you for the day. Just a small time investment on Sunday rewards your weekday self with a real breakfast …
When trying to get your protein intake on a budget, it is mostly about cheap staples that get the job done. Canned tuna, beans, eggs, chickpeas, and a bit of chicken portioned out throughout the week. None of these protein sources will destroy your budget and provide enough sustenance to get you through the day …
Some days you want a protein-packed lunch, but don’t want to cook, and that’s completely understandable. The best part of these lunches is that they are very easy to put together. Just open a few packages, and stack some canned fish, beans, yogurt, and deli protein, and you’re all set. If you keep some of …
Sheet pan dinners are the best meals because they are easy to make and clean up. All you need to do is grab a tray, add a protein, and your sink won’t get as dirty. With this method, you can reach your goals without putting too much effort into it. Just season the food, roast …