Hey!  If you’re out there reading this, I truly appreciate it . . .  it’s been a LONG time since I’ve posted and thought it was about time I did an update!!

My last blog post was June of 2016…. WOW how things have changed!!!  As many of you know, I did not go on to compete after the Olympia in 2015.  My body and mind were TIRED of prep and I needed a break.  Looking back, I slightly regret the decision, but I’m so thrilled for the outcome….it couldn’t have happened any better!

In 2019, I became a Mom!!!  I had a healthy baby boy, named Nicholas William on April 28^th and he is the center of my life!!!  I love being a Mom and all of the challenges that come with it and boy, there are a LOT of challenges, lol!  It’s nothing I can’t handle and don’t embrace on a daily basis, as I feel like I’m truly living life now.  It’s amazing being a Mom and the best gift I could have ever asked for.  I’m grateful for Nicholas (Nicki) on a daily basis, even on those hard days, lol.

Also in 2019, I became a widow . . . something I’m very open and honest about, so I’m going to mention a trigger warning here.  

My husband, Darryl, committed suicide in the fall of 2019 after years of battling mental health issues.  We were separated at the time, so I often have very mixed feelings about his death.  Not a day goes by however that I don’t think of him. I still miss him to this day and wonder what life would be like if he were alive.  Now, more than ever, I am a huge advocate for mental health awareness . . . so please know, I’m always here to chat if someone needs too!  If you are struggling with mental health, just know there are resources out there to help you . . . you don’t have to fight alone and PLEASE reach out and get help.  Suicide is NOT the answer to your mental health issues.  Life can be complicated and downright messy at times but there are people out here willing to help you get through this.  Please, reach out to me if you are struggling and I’d be more than happy to help you find the resources you need to overcome this hurdle.  Life CAN get better, and it will with help.

So, this leads me too now . . . things are going well in my life.  I’m doing a lot of therapy to undo some of the damage my past has created and that seems to be going well.  I’m still working with clients online, now more than ever people are wanting to get healthy and fit.  I’ve never been this busy in my entire online career — something I’m so grateful for!  I’m still working with competitive athletes but more so, regular folks who just want to get in great shape.

I’m also still training hard and working with a coach, learning a lot and further educating myself.  My training definitely isn’t as intense as it used to be and I’m totally OK with that.  I train for my own enjoyment these days and find my progress just as good!  Feel free to check out my IG (@jamiepostill) where I often post progress pics.  I’ve also learned to eat intuitively and am incorporating a lot of that into my practices as a coach . . . it’s helped me learn to un-do years of chronic dieting and has been very successful.  I’ve never been as healthy and fit as I am right now and ya, I’m proud of that!

I can finally say at this point in my life, I’m truly happy.  I have a lot of great people around me that support and love me.  My circle may be small, but it’s of high quality and I couldn’t ask for more!  I hope everyone is doing well during the pandemic . . . what a time to be alive hey? 

Hope everyone out there is healthy, happy and doing well!

Lots of love,

Jamie