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Welcome Chloe Saliba KIDS/TEEN Coach
We are beyond excited to welcome Chloe Saliba to our CrossFit Kids & Teens Coaching Team! Chloe’s CrossFit journey began at the age of 5, and since then, she has dedicated herself to refining her fitness, skills, and strength. Her hard work and passion have led her to extraordinary accomplishments, including competing in the Teen CrossFit Games in 2024, the Olympic Weightlifting World Championships in 2023, and proudly representing at the Commonwealth and Oceania Weightlifting Championships in 2023 and 2024. Chloe’s love for CrossFit extends far beyond competition. She is deeply committed to helping athletes of all levels—whether they’re just starting or striving for advanced goals—embrace health, fitness, and functional movement. She believes in CrossFit as a tool for enhancing quality of life, building confidence, and promoting longevity. Chloe’s positive energy and dedication to empowering others make her a fantastic addition to our coaching team. Whether you’re new to training or a seasoned athlete, Chloe is ready to inspire and guide you on your fitness journey. Welcome to the team, Chloe! We can’t wait to see the incredible impact you’ll bring to our community.
New KIDS Program
We are excited to be expanding our Coastal CrossFit KIDS/TEEN program and would love your input regarding our timetable and attendance – Please complete our form here. About our KIDS/TEEN Program: Our Coastal CrossFit Kids Program is designed to inspire a lifelong love of fitness while building strong, confident, and capable young athletes. We offer two tailored programs: Benefits of CrossFit for Kids: Each session is programmed to suit all abilities, ensuring every child is challenged while having fun. Whether they’re just starting their fitness journey or looking to take it to the next level, Coastal CrossFit Kids is the perfect place to grow, learn, and thrive.
Live Life the Way You Want to Be Remembered
A profound idea from a five-minute TED Talk by David Brooks (watch here) sparked a shift in how I think about life’s priorities. It introduced the concept of Resume Goals and Eulogy Goals—two distinct ways of defining success and fulfillment. Building on my previous article, Lifestyle Millionaire, which advocates for a balanced approach to life—physical health, mental and emotional well-being, relationships, financial freedom, self-improvement, quality nutrition, and leisure—this framework challenges us to consider not just what we achieve but how we are remembered. The Two Types of Goals Resume Goals These goals focus on external achievements: the skills you acquire, the accolades you earn, and the milestones you reach in your career. They’re the accomplishments that look impressive on paper but don’t necessarily define the essence of who you are. Eulogy Goals Eulogy goals reflect your inner character—the traits and values people celebrate when your life is remembered. They emphasize qualities like kindness, honesty, courage, and the positive impact you have on others. While both types of goals play a role in life, eulogy goals hold deeper significance because they shape the legacy you leave behind. Why Eulogy Goals Matter Dr. Seuss eloquently captured the essence of eulogy goals when he said:“To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world.” This quote highlights the profound importance of how we touch others’ lives. Eulogy goals aren’t about fame or fortune—they’re about the love, kindness, and integrity that leave a lasting impact. While resume goals focus on building a life of external success, eulogy goals emphasize building a life of meaning and connection. They’re embodied in the moments when you go out of your way to help someone, show empathy, or stand by your values even when it’s difficult. Living with Eulogy Goals in Mind To align your life with eulogy goals, reflect on these questions: Living with eulogy goals means prioritizing relationships over recognition, integrity over ambition, and purpose over productivity. It’s about striving to be the kind of person whose legacy is defined not by what they achieved but by how they made others feel. A Legacy Worth Remembering In a world that often prioritizes resume goals, embracing eulogy goals takes courage. It’s a deliberate choice to live authentically, guided by the qualities that matter most. By focusing on your eulogy goals, you create a life that leaves a profound and lasting impact—one that truly honors the person you aspire to be. I am incredibly grateful to be part of a community that lifts each other up, challenges us to lead our best lives, and inspires us to become the best versions of ourselves. Together, we can create legacies worth cherishing.
Body Recompositions – Louis Louwrens
I recently asked a few of our gym members who have made improvements to their body composition to answer a few questions. The idea behind this series is to highlight the stories of people with normal jobs and lives who have implemented the nutritional advice that we provide to great success. We hope that you will be inspired by these stories toward your own successes, and as always we are there to help with all aspects of your health and fitness journey. The first person in the series is Louis Louwrens. – Please detail a bit about yourself: My name is Louis Louwrens. I was born and raised in South Africa and have been living in Australia for 8 years. I am a 29-year-old male, I am 192cm tall and weigh 115kg. I am a Mining Engineer at a large underground mine in North QLD, working a roster of 8 days on and 6 days off. – How long have you been training with Coastal CrossFit? I have been seriously doing CrossFit now for approximately 7 months. Before then I had some exposure to it at work, but I only trained 3-4 times a fortnight and didn’t really get anything out of it other than feeling less guilty about some of the food I ate. – What prompted you to make some changes to your nutrition? I saw a glimpse of what my true potential can be as an athlete and I realised, when I looked into the mirror, how contradicting that notion was given how overweight I had become. Nutrition plays a big part of becoming a better me, so I sought to change it. – How long has it been since you implemented these changes? About 7 months ago… Chris made me aware of the Paleo way of eating during my induction session at Coastal CrossFit, and I instantly recognised it as one of the most common-sense and sustainable changes any person can make to their eating habits. – What results have you seen in this time? I have lost 14.5kg to date and I feel a lot better about being me. I have more energy and I feel more fit and healthy! – What do you think were the major draw backs in your nutrition and what changes do you think have been most positive? The biggest thing for me was awareness, and it particular being aware of how much sugar I consumed. I had no idea that some of the food I thought as being “healthy” was in actual fact counterproductive for what I was trying to achieve. Flavoured yogurt is a good example. I had flavoured yogurt every morning with natural muesli, thinking I was going great guns, but as it turned out, that “healthy” yogurt I was eating had more sugar in it per unit than Coke!! I try and follow the Paleo means of eating as much as practical given that when I am at work all food is made for me. I also eat more regularly during the day and thereby eliminating the odds of me craving a massive plate of food before going to bed. I use a meal replacement drinks to aid me in this. Next time you pick up a low fat food/drink item like milk, compare how much more sugar it has (as a %) compared to the “full fat” version and then extrapolate the difference over a long period… – Do you see yourself being able to sustain or even improve upon your achievements? I feel that I am in a good space right now. I enjoy working out and the way I eat for me is not only sustainable, but gives me a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day. I believe there is always room for improvement, but I am trying to gradually improve as opposed to going “cold turkey” with some foods and thereby adapting to change rather than forcing it upon me. – Is there anything else that you thing would be of help to someone reading this? You have to WANT to be better, healthier and/or fitter. Thinking you need to become those things, but not having a true desire to do so makes it so much more likely that you will only achieve a fraction of your potential. Once you get into a healthier means of life you need to find ways to keep you going. Reflecting regularly on how far you have come helps or as in my case having a true desire to become an exceptional athlete and therefore working towards a distant goal. Congratulations to Louis on his achievements. We are extremely happy for your success and look forward to seeing what you are capable of in the future.