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Small Choices, Lasting Change Every January brings that familiar surge of motivation — the promise of fresh starts, healthier habits and renewed commitment to ourselves. But this year, I’m noticing something different in our community. Rather than chasing dramatic transformations or extreme resolutions, people are embracing something more sustainable: the power of small, daily choices that honor who we are today, and carry us toward who we are becoming. As we move into the new year, the conversation around wellness is shifting from intensity to intention. It’s about understanding that health isn’t just what we eat or how often we exercise — it’s about alignment. When our daily actions reflect our deepest values, when we make space for both movement and rest, when we prioritize ourselves enough to actually follow through with self care — that’s when real transformation happens. This Health & Wellness edition celebrates that philosophy through the stories of remarkable Long Beach residents and business owners who’ve discovered their own paths to well-being. This month we profile Beatrix Whipple of The Whipple Group, who’s rewriting the midlife fitness playbook with a simple philosophy: consistency over intensity. You’ll meet Adam Duvendeck, whose Olympic discipline now fuels his family life and ambitions in his new leadership role. We’ll introduce you to Mark and Mia Norwood, who turned personal pain into a space for relief and restoration, and Leslee Deanes-Bryant, whose personal crisis became a mission to help families navigate one of life’s most challenging journeys — caregiving. Whether you’re looking to establish a morning routine that actually sticks, explore alternative wellness therapies, understand the simple habits that protect your health, or align your life more closely with what matters most to you, we hope you’ll find inspiration in these pages. These aren’t stories about perfection — they’re about people who show up for themselves, day after day, understanding that wellness isn’t about doing everything right. It’s about doing something, consistently, that moves you closer to the life you want to live. Here’s to making 2026 the year we start building healthy habits that last.

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Adam Duvendeck Reflects On Wellness, Leadership

The two-time Olympian discusses the lessons that guide his approach to health, leadership and legacy.

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Adam Duvendeck competing at the 2004 Athens Summer Olympic Games alongside teammates Giddeon Massy and Christian Stahl. Photo courtesy of UPI/Alamy.

Newly appointed General Manager Adam Duvendeck stands proudly at Dignity Health Sports Park.

The two-time Olympian discusses the lessons that guide his approach to health, leadership and legacy.

Adam Duvendeck’s routine today looks a lot different than the one that took him to the Olympics twice, but the same principles drive his success. The former U.S. track cyclist, now General Manager of Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, says his approach to leadership isn’t far from his approach to training: stay goal-oriented, stay consistent and always do the little things right. “Olympians always say the Olympics aren’t every four years, they’re every day,” Duvendeck said. “If you do all the little things right, generally, the big thing will happen.” Duvendeck represented the United States at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games before pivoting into sports management. In September, he was named General Manager of Dignity Health Sports Park, a multi-use sports complex located in Carson. The sprawling 125-acre campus is home to the LA Galaxy and a long list of other sports facilities including the VELO Sports Center — the nation’s largest indoor velodrome — which will host Olympic and Paralympic cycling events in 2028. “My goal is to have this place buzzing all the time,” he said. “That already happens on game days, but how can we make sure the campus is completely activated? We also want to bring varied and interesting events to the facility as well, not just soccer.” CONTINUED > JANUARY 2 0 2 6 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/LO N G BE AC H

“Long Beach offers so many opportunities to be out and active.” — ADAM DUVE NDECK

That sense of forward motion — of keeping things active and evolving — has defined Duvendeck’s life for decades. He’s lived in Long Beach since 2006, moving south from his hometown of Santa Barbara to train for the Olympics. “I needed to move to L.A. to be close to the velodrome,” he said. “When I landed in Long Beach, that sense of community I had growing up in Santa Barbara was revived. I felt that immediately — and I still feel it every day.” During his Olympic training years, Long Beach served as both a home base and a playground for endurance. “While I was training for Beijing, we trained in Carson at the velodrome every day,” he said. “We would do our road rides throughout Long Beach and down the coast, down to Huntington or further and back. We also developed a relationship with the strength coach at Cal State Long Beach, that’s where we did all of our strength training. They found a lot of benefit in having these Olympians training side by side with collegiate athletes. It was just a great experience overall.” Those years shaped how Duvendeck thinks about discipline and wellness today. “It’s not that you’re training like an Olympian, it’s that you’re showing up for yourself every day,” he said. “Even if you just get up and do a walk around the block or a quick yoga session… it’s that habitual frequency that really makes the difference.” His definition of health now includes rest as much as exertion. “Sleep,” he said simply. “I can’t emphasize enough how important recovery is to being sharp and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. What people don’t understand is that the training for those sprint events is all about the quality of the effort. And you can only replicate that intensity again and again if you’ve recovered properly.”

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Now, as a father of two young children, Duvendeck finds new meaning in movement. “My older son just turned four, and as a three-yearold he could ride a two-wheel bike,” he said. “We’ll ride over to Marina Stadium, it’s not a workout for me, but it’s super fun to see him out there, away from the TV. It’s finding ways to integrate your family into being active and modeling that behavior so they hopefully have a healthy relationship with fitness.” That philosophy extends beyond his home life. As General Manager, Duvendeck is already thinking about how Dignity Health Sports Park can strengthen its connections to the surrounding communities — including Long Beach. “While we are in Carson, we’re very close,” he said. “Especially to North Long Beach and downtown — you’re 15 minutes away once you hop on the 710 and the 405. I’ve been talking with the city and with local businesses about how the LA Galaxy and the facility can be more intertwined with Long Beach.” He sees the city’s active culture as the perfect complement to his mission of promoting community wellness. “Long Beach offers so many opportunities to be out and active,” he said. “You see people doing yoga at Bluff Park, biking along the beach paths, or hiking at El Dorado Nature Center. There are limitless possibilities here to find that thing that calls to you — whether it’s walking or playing sports. This community really embraces what it means to live an active, beach lifestyle.” After nearly two decades in Long Beach, Duvendeck said the city still inspires him. “We’ve really found our community here,” he said. “It’s an amazing city for an active life — and we have the best airport in the area.”

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Mark and Mia Norwood, co-owners of Radiance Infrared Sauna & Salt Lounge.

FROM PAIN TO PURPOSE

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ATIRA RODRIGUEZ

Mark and Mia Norwood’s Path to Radiance

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When Mark Norwood found himself in the emergency room eight times in 12 months, he knew something had to change. The former educator was battling multiple sclerosis and three herniated discs in his cervical spine. Traditional pain management wasn’t working, and the medications offered only temporary relief. The answer came from an unexpected source: a close friend of his wife, Mia, was undergoing cancer treatment. Her doctor recommended infrared sauna therapy to manage chemotherapy-related pain. “It was a complete game changer for her,” recalls Mia. When she strongly suggested Mark try it, there was just one problem — there were no infrared sauna studios in Long Beach. Mark eventually found a facility in Anaheim, about 40 minutes away. “Fifteen minutes into my first sauna session, everything changed,” he remembers. “My muscles relaxed, my nerves quieted down, and I was pain-free for the next three days.” He signed up for an unlimited membership

and made the drive for two years, but the commute itself became counterproductive. “I’d leave home in pain, get there, have this wonderful therapy, then sit in traffic. By the time I got home, I was stiff and sore again.” During his second disability leave, Mark and Mia began discussing alternatives. That’s when the idea for Radiance Infrared Sauna & Salt Lounge was born. The couple began to lay the groundwork in 2022. They finally opened their doors in summer 2025. “We didn’t set out to be in the sauna business,” Mark admits. “This came out of pure necessity. But as we worked through the process, we kept reminding each other that this was something the community really needed.” Radiance offers infrared sauna therapy, halotherapy (salt therapy), and more recently, compression therapy. The couple plans to continue expanding the modalities offered at their wellness center. The couple’s educational backgrounds — Mia is also a former teacher — serve them well as they explain their services to curious clients. Infrared saunas use invisible infrared waves to heat the body directly, rather than heating the air like traditional saunas. This promotes pain relief, improved circulation, reduced inflammation and detoxification. Their salt lounge releases tiny salt particles into the air to cleanse the lungs and improve breathing, benefiting those with asthma, allergies and skin conditions like eczema. “We’ve had pediatricians recommend our halotherapy to parents,” Mia notes. “One mother brought in her five-month-old baby with respiratory issues this week because her doctor specifically suggested finding salt therapy.”

Taking deep breaths in the salt lounge encourages respiratory health while conditioning the skin.

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But perhaps the most unexpected aspect of Radiance has been the emotional impact. Mia recalls two particularly moving moments — both involving caregivers who broke down crying in the salt room. One woman was dealing with the stress of scheduling her mother’s medical appointments. “She walked into the salt room, took a deep breath, and just started crying. She said, ‘It’s something about this room — I just feel so at peace.’” Another woman brought her daughter who has autism. She cried too, overwhelmed that she’d found a place where her child could just relax. As someone who cares for her mother and a husband who lives with chronic pain, Mia understands the toll that stress takes on caregivers. “Even as the owner, I caught myself not taking time to use our own services,” Mia admits. “I had to remind myself: if I’m encouraging others to prioritize selfcare, I have to do it too.” Their advice for the new year? “Take action,” Mia emphasizes. “Most people understand they need to take care of themselves, but actually doing it is what’s often missing. Be open to alternatives beyond your annual doctor visit. Make wellness a priority and then follow through — even if it’s just forty-five minutes, three days a week.” For more information, or to book a session at Radiance Infrared Sauna & Salt Lounge, visit their wellness center at 4512 Atlantic Ave or their website at radianceinfrared.com JANUARY 2 0 2 6 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/LO N G BE AC H

healthy teeth habits for the new year Top-rated local dentist Dr. Will Grella shares post-holiday tips on maintaining optimal oral health 1. It’s not how much sugar you eat — it’s how often you have it. One bite of sugar feeds bacteria and creates acid that breaks down teeth for 20 minutes. One bite every 20 minutes means your teeth are under constant acid attack without a break. 2. Sugar is in beverages, not just foods. Your pumpkin spice latte is going to tag along and get sipped for a bigger chunk of your day than that powdered Italian cookie. 3. Wait 20 minutes to brush your teeth after eating. That’s after the acid has had a chance to buffer. You might want to cover up the evidence ASAP, but just wait — you don’t want to brush your teeth while they’re in a weakened state. 4. Holiday meals have plenty of alcohol already. Opt for mouthwashes that are alcohol-free. The alcohol doesn’t do much for you — it only irritates gum tissue. The pH is actually pretty low (very acidic) in some mouthwashes.

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5. Get your cavities fixed. Active cavities not only grow faster than new cavities on intact teeth, but they also make it 1,000 times more likely you’ll get another new cavity. 6. Pay attention to your bone health earlier in life. Lift some weights and watch your carbonated beverage intake. The fewer medications we take, the fewer side effects we experience. Osteoporosis medications have a small chance of creating complications in the jaw, and the risks go up if you need an extraction. 7. No one thing is going to derail your teeth. Brush for two minutes in the morning and night, and you’ll avoid 85% of your potential problems. Add one session of flossing, and you’ll avoid 99% of those problems. I can’t think of a better return on investment for six minutes a day.

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THE ‘SILENT SURGE’

When Leslee Deanes-Bryant’s grandmother was sent home from Cedars-Sinai after a catastrophic medical error, the pharmaceutical sales rep faced an impossible choice. Her grandmother — sharp-minded and independent enough to have driven herself to the hospital — now needed round-the-clock care. But Leslee had a lot on her plate: managing significant personal challenges, working full-time across her coastal territory and trying to hold everything together. “I’m not a caregiver,” she admits. “I don’t even like the sight of blood. But I am a giver.” That personal crisis in 2010 sparked what founder and CEO Leslee would build into UltraCare Home Services, a company providing non-medical home care services across Los Angeles County. More importantly, it positioned Leslee at the forefront of what she calls “a silent surge” — the explosive growth of dementia care needs that most American families aren’t prepared to face.

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WITH DEMENTIA CASES ON THE RISE, MOST FAMILIES AREN’T PREPARED TO FACE HARD CHOICES ABOUT CARE.

Experts widely agree that dementia patients do better when they are able to remain in the home with family and familiar surroundings.

THE NUMBERS TELL A STARK STORY

Dementia ranks as the seventh leading health crisis globally, yet it remains largely invisible. “It’s happening in everyone’s living rooms, kitchens and bedrooms, but it’s quiet. That’s part of the problem,” Leslee explains. Today, 55 million people worldwide live with dementia. By 2050 — just 24 years away — that number will triple to more than 150 million. The primary driver isn’t a new disease. “Aging is the number one risk factor,” Leslee notes. “We’re living longer, and it’s allowing dementia to show up.” Advanced healthcare has increased life expectancy, but longer life brings increased risk. High blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, smoking, and poor sleep all contribute. For baby boomers — all of whom will be over 65 by 2030 — this represents a healthcare reckoning most families haven’t prepared for.

WHEN CARE CAN’T WAIT

“The problem is, you don’t know you need home care until it’s time you need home care,” Leslee says. “Then you are not financially prepared, mentally prepared or knowing what the next steps are.” This creates delayed intervention, inadequate care, family burnout and spiraling costs. The decision to seek home care isn’t just about the patient, Leslee emphasizes — especially with dementia. The care is also for the family, the adult children still working and raising families, caught between generations with no roadmap. Home care offers distinct advantages. Unlike assisted living where clients share staff — sometimes 10 or 20 residents to one caregiver — home care provides one-on-one attention. “You’re not paying for a package of care,” Leslee explains. “You’re paying for one-on-one quality care.” Clients remain in familiar surroundings. Family can visit anytime. “When they drop by and she’s sitting in her house in her favorite chair — not hanging out in that hallway — there’s no guilt when they go to bed at night,” Leslee said. CONTINUED >

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THE TRUE COST OF WAITING

When families delay, expenses mount beyond dollars. “The longer we wait, the transitioning becomes too late,” Leslee warns. “It costs more money and risk. You put your family at risk. And then the family members have regret.” That regret — wondering if you acted soon enough — can’t be quantified. Families who wait too long face loved ones injured from falls, confusion from abrupt transitions or guilt over facility placement when home care might have worked. While home care requires investment, it’s often more cost-effective than institutional care when 24-hour support isn’t needed. Long-term care insurance helps, though families should expect some out-ofpocket expenses.

BEYOND BODIES: THE ULTRACARE DIFFERENCE

What separates exceptional home care from adequate care? For Leslee, it starts with one principle: “We’re not just sending bodies. We’re giving peace of mind with quality care and trained caregivers.” Leslee personally conducts all home assessments, matching caregivers to individual needs and personalities. “It’s kind of like a roommate situation, but the beauty of it — you can return them,” she says. For dementia care, this matching is critical. “I’ll tell you I don’t have a caregiver for you if that’s the case,” Leslee insists. “Dementia care requires more than just presence. It requires preparedness,” Leslee emphasizes. Her dementia-trained caregivers understand that repetition isn’t rudeness — it’s the disease. They know that wandering at night, called “sundowning,” happens when someone’s circadian rhythm becomes confused. They recognize that what looks like stubbornness may be fear and disorientation.

FAMILIES FIRST: SUPPORTING THOSE WHO SUPPORT

Nearly 70% of families want loved ones to age at home. But caregiver burden has created a generational gap in caregiving capacity. “The baby boomer era is starting to retire, but they’re getting sicker earlier because they’ve probably been working longer than they should have,” Leslee observes. Families are “choosing between presence versus absence, control versus compromise.” Professional home care doesn’t replace family involvement — it enables it. When trained caregivers handle demanding physical tasks,

family members can focus on connection: sharing meals, conversations, and memories without the exhaustion of being on-call 24/7. Home care preserves family unity and dignity. With facility care, families often see loved ones becoming withdrawn. “Those are signs of depression,” Leslee notes, “but with dementia, you can’t relay that information.”

A PERSONAL MISSION BECOMES A BUSINESS MODEL

Leslee’s path to founding UltraCare required betting everything — literally. After exhausting options to find quality care for her grandmother, she cashed out the last of her 401(k) to start the business. “I bet it all,” she says simply. She worked two full-time jobs for a decade, from 2010 to 2020, building the company while still in pharmaceutical sales. “No one saw the vision but me,” she reflects. “I knew this need was coming, and I knew I wasn’t a caregiver. But I knew I was compassionate. I knew I was a businesswoman. I knew I could train people.” That vision led to her building a powerhouse home care company that is now recognized on the prestigious Inc. 5000 List, ranking 103rd nationwide and 10th in Health Services. But Leslee’s mission extends beyond what she’s accomplished at UltraCare. “I am an advocate for home care. I don’t care if you do not use me.” She tells prospective clients when they don’t yet need her services, encouraging them to save their money.

PREPARING FOR WHAT’S COMING

As dementia cases prepare to triple, Leslee emphasizes one message: preparation. Families need to understand when to seek help, what to look for, and what waiting costs. “This is the era we’re going to speak to — being prepared,” she says. That includes financial planning. “You should pay for long-term care insurance the same way you pay for car insurance,” Leslee advises. Families need honest conversations about care preferences before crisis hits and education about early cognitive decline signs. Leslee believes that the future of healthcare is increasingly home-centered. Home is where comfort lives, where memories reside, where dignity can be maintained as abilities decline. As Leslee puts it: “Home care is not just about services. It’s about sovereignty — ensuring your family member is more than just supervised. They deserve connection, and to stay in their home as long as they can.”

LESLEE DEANES-BRYANT, CEO, ULTRACARE HOME SERVICES

UltraCare Home Services provides personalized in-home care throughout Los Angeles County, from a few hours weekly to around-the-clock support. Specializing in dementia and veteran care, the locally owned agency ranked 103rd on the Inc. 5000 List in 2025. Learn more at ultracareservices.net.

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Values Is the most important key to living a full and healthy life hiding from you? There are many factors to consider when thinking about what constitutes health. The food we eat, exercise, environmental influences, our emotions, and our spiritual awareness are all pillars of health. However, there is one factor that tops the list which often goes unspoken; living in alignment with your value system. Defining values helps a person to structure their life based on personal belief systems by determining what is most meaningful and important to them. From there, a sense of purpose is derived and defined values become tenets from which to live. There are plentiful examples of values, and they vary from person to person. Some examples of values include family, humility, benevolence, leadership, kindness, independence, creativity, and adventure. Our emotions serve to guide us to understanding whether our actions are in alignment with our values. When we live incongruently with our value system, we are betraying ourselves and delivering a subconscious message that we do not matter. Emotions that can come from not living in accordance with our values are based in fear and include anxiety, depression, anger, resentment,

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and jealousy. Living from a place of fear tends to foster bad habits such as addictive behavior, poor dietary choices, negative sleep habits, and unhealthy relationships. Physiologically, the natural flow of energy in the body becomes stuck, wreaking havoc in the body physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. From there, symptoms and illness ensue. However, when we love and respect ourselves enough, we will spend our time and energy according to our values and emotions where love becomes more prevalent. Those emotions include gratitude, joy, peace, comfort, connection, trust, and happiness. Living from love leads to a desire, willingness and commitment to engage in activities that fulfill our sense of purpose. By doing so, our body’s energy moves with ease. When our energy flows freely, we feel vital, healthy, purposeful, and joyful. Identifying our values becomes easier when we create space in our lives to understand what brings us meaning in life. Here are five steps to create space to aid in identifying your values:

5. Speak your values out loud

1. Grounding/Earthing I have experienced it myself and I hear so many others share a similar experience, that being in nature is healing. Getting our hands into the earth with gardening, walking along the beach, taking a hike, or even lying in the grass brings an almost indescribable sense of well-being. Connecting with the earth’s electrical charge is thought to aid in pain reduction, modulate the immune system, and reduce inflammation. It also can lead to feeling more centered, allowing us to focus on what is most important to us.

There are many benefits to literally speaking our truths and discussing our values out loud with a trusted confidant. Bouncing ideas and having meaningful discussions can help us determine our framework and organize our thinking. Sometimes friends and family may not provide the most objective perspectives and professional counseling or life coaching may be more appropriate, while at other times a friend or family member is the most perfect fit! When we live in alignment with our values, we are honoring ourselves in the most self-loving way. From there, our vibrancy shines to our loved ones, our neighbors and even strangers we see out and about. It becomes not only the best gift you can give yourself, but that of our community. So cheers to 2026, let’s make this the best year yet!

2. Meditation/prayer Setting your intentions in quiet solitude using meditation or prayer provides clarity. Meditation may seem overwhelming, but you can make it simple by not expecting perfection in the process. I suggest finding guided meditations online that grab your attention. Try various guided meditations until you find one that feels right.

3. Exercise In addition to the more obvious benefits of exercise, it temporarily unblocks stagnation thereby creating space for objectivity.

4. Journaling Getting thoughts on paper helps clarify intentions.

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INTENSITY How Beatrix Whipple is redefining midlife fitness. When Beatrix Whipple wakes before dawn, usually around 4:30 a.m., her day begins with stillness. “I’ll prep my coffee and sit down on my couch,” she says. “I usually do a session of meditation via a guided meditation app called Open. It’s the only one I’ve been able to stick with.” After 10 to 15 minutes of breathwork and meditation, Whipple opens her iPad to journal. “My first part of journaling is always gratitude,” she says. “The second part is visualization and affirmations.” Then comes a rice cake topped with peanut butter powder, banana, and honey — her pre-workout snack, before heading into her backyard gym, which she affectionately refers to as “the shed.” “I built it during COVID,” she says. “It’s a standalone workout studio that’s nicer than my house,” she laughs. Outfitted with a Tonal weightlifting machine, Peloton bike and treadmill, it’s the heart of her daily routine. Whipple’s mornings run like clockwork. She lifts weights four to five days a week through progressive overload programs and does cardio, either spin or running, six days a week. “I usually work out from like 5:30 to seven or 7:30 at the latest. I’ll come in, I’ll eat.” Her go-to breakfast is ground turkey with taco seasoning, airfried sweet potatoes with olive oil, cayenne pepper and paprika, paired with cottage cheese and honey. “I have that every single morning, and I love it.”

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The rest of her day is equally structured. “I get to the office, and I try to get to my most important stuff right away, while I’m fresh and before I’ve had a bunch of interruptions,” she says. Beatrix gets home around five to start making dinner. She cooks every single night, planning all of her family’s meals at least a week in advance. Sundays, she says, are her big training days. “I wake up at like 4:30 most mornings, even on the weekends,” she says. “Sometimes I’ll sleep in until 5:30 on the weekend. But on Sundays, I’ll ride my bike to Bolsa Chica wetlands, lock it up, change into my running clothes, and I’ll run Bolsa Chica. I’m up to the point now where I’ll run like 10, 12, 13 miles, and then I’ll hop back on my road bike and ride home. So I’m riding between 20 to 30 miles on my road bike every Sunday with like 10 to 13 miles sandwiched in between my rides of a run.” While Whipple, 47, may seem superhuman in her discipline, she insists her transformation was gradual. “Consistency is way more important than intensity,” she says. “If you try to do everything at once, you’re going to fail. I became consistent with small things first — walking, cooking at home, journaling — and then built from there.” Her shift toward intentional wellness began five years ago after what she describes as “a total come-to-Jesus moment.” “I saw my gynecologist and told her something’s wrong. I can’t lose weight. It must be my age. It must be my hormones,” she

I became consistent with small things first — walking, cooking at home, journaling — and then built from there.

Beatrix rehydrates after competing at the Pacific Coast Triathlon at Crystal Cove State Beach on September 21, 2025.

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It’s not age, it’s lifestyle. And I Beatrix’s go-to breakfast: ground turkey sprinkled with taco seasoning, air-fried sweet potatoes seasoned with cayenne pepper and paprika, and cottage cheese drizzled with honey.

just want people to know that anyone can do

recalls. “She humored me and ran all these blood tests, and she’s like, ‘You’re perfect.’ Everything’s fine. Then she saw a nutritionist, who introduced her to tracking calories and macros. “You learn so much by doing that. It made me fall in love with nutrition and knowing what I’m putting in my body and how I’m fueling it.” Whipple says her mission now is to show other women that fitness at any age is achievable. “It’s not age, it’s lifestyle. And I just want people to know that anyone can do this. I’m not special. I don’t have any more time than anyone else does. I’ve just made certain things a priority.” For Whipple, success lies in preparation and structure. “Every night I set up my workout clothes for the next morning,” she says. “I set out my pre-workout snack, my coffee, everything, so that when I wake up, it’s just my habit.” Her habits extend beyond exercise. “Meditation has been huge for me,” she says. “I went from not being able to do it and feeling frustrated and feeling like I’m failing at it, to really craving it every morning. You don’t have to be perfect at it. You just have to try.” Journaling and gratitude, she says, are equally transformative. “Journaling takes this chaos and kind of nebulous feeling that you might have in your brain, and you’re really able to distill, hey, this is what I’m really feeling.” Among her most transformative habits was giving up alcohol. “I drank every day for 20 years — not a lot, but a glass of wine after work,” she says. “It was my reset. When I stopped, it was really hard. But after 100 days, I had rewired my brain. Now, my life is so much better without alcohol.”

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this. I’m not special. I don’t have any more time than anyone else does. I’ve just made certain things a priority.

Beatrix’s infectious energy reflects the joy she’s found in her wellness journey. Photo by Carlos Santana.

Beatrix’s dedication to strength training is evident in her physique. She lifts weights four to five days a week through progressive overload programs.

Beatrix in her custombuilt backyard gym she calls “the shed.”

Her evenings are just as intentional as her mornings. She cooks every night, plans meals a week ahead, and spends Sundays training, meal-prepping, and hosting “Sunday dinners.” “I ride my road bike to Bolsa Chica, run 10 to 13 miles, then ride home,” she says. “Afterward, I go to the farmers market, plan my meals, and often make a big roast for friends.” Looking ahead, Whipple has her sights set on a half Ironman. “I recently did a triathlon but had a panic attack in the water,” she admits. “So my next goal is mastering open-water swimming. After that, I want to do a half Ironman in 2027 — and someday, run the New York Marathon.” Her advice for anyone hoping to improve their health? Start where you are and make small improvements with your training and nutrition. “A couple of years ago I was running 3 miles at a pace of 9:50 minutes per mile and now I’m running 14 miles at an 8:33 pace.” “Don’t do drastic things,” she says. “Make little changes you can stick with for life. Consistency is the key.”

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1 lb ground beef 1 lb ground turkey 6-8 sheets cooked lasagne 14 oz of marinara sauce 6 cloves garlic 2 tbs fennel seeds 2 tbs Italian seasoning 2 tsp chili flakes 1 tsp cumin 3 tbs Worcestershire sauce

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1 tbs fish sauce 1 tbs anchovy paste 15 oz cottage cheese 1 egg 2 oz grated Parmesan 1 tbs cracked pepper 150 g shredded mozzarella • 4 - 5 basil leaves, chiffonaded

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Add fennel seeds to a pan and toast for 1-2 minutes. 3. Add minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds-1 minute (don’t allow it to burn). 4. Add ground beef and ground turkey. Cook for 5-8 minutes until it’s browned through. 5. Add red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning and cumin. 6. Once meat has browned through, add marinara sauce. 7. Add Worcestershire sauce, fish sauce and anchovy paste. 8. Allow meat and sauce mixture to simmer and reduce for 5-8 minutes, until a thick consistency is reached. Add salt or other seasonings to taste. 9. While meat is simmering, combine cottage cheese, egg, grated parmesan and cracked pepper in a food processor or blender until the mixture is completely blended and smooth. 10. Once meat and sauce has reached a thick consistency, layer 3-4 sheets of lasagna pasta on the bottom of your baking pan. 11. Spread meat sauce evenly over the first layer of pasta until it’s completely covered. 12. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella moderately over the meat layer. 13. Layer another 3-4 sheets of lasagne over the mozzarella layer. 14. Spread the cottage cheese mixture over the lasagne sheets until completely covered and spread to the edges of the pan. 15. Add another layer of meat sauce over the cottage cheese layer, spread to the edges of the pan. 16. Sprinkle the second meat layer with shredded mozzarella. 17. If you have room in your pan, and you have enough meat sauce and cottage cheese sauce left, feel free to add a third layer of pasta sheets, then add cottage cheese again, then meat sauce, then mozzarella. 18. Once you have finished adding all layers (mozzarella should be your final layer), sprinkle ribbons of basil leaves over the top of the last layer of mozzarella and bake for 40 minutes. If you have refrigerated it after assembling, bake for one hour until it is heated all the way through and the top is slightly burned and crispy. If you have frozen the lasagne, it may take 90 minutes or longer to heat all the way through.

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