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What I've discovered on my 90 pound weight loss journey through compulsive overeating and weight gain to 12-Step recovery since 2005. Navigating healthy eating can be tricky! Check out my tips and food tricks below. I've included some healthy recipes - please send your healthy recipe ideas to info@reshapeandrecover.com for posting consideration.

Not a cookie, brownie, or binge food since April 4, 2008. It hasn’t always been easy — it’s taken commitment, perseverance, and a lot of...

Apr 4, 20251 min read

I struggled with overeating. Can you relate? I’d tell myself, “I’ll just have one.” But it never stopped at one. I’d eat it so fast I...

Apr 3, 20251 min read

You Don’t Graduate from Recovery After 17 years of abstinence and weight loss, I can tell you — I still need support. I still need...

Apr 2, 20251 min read

In the recovery journey, Step 5 is often one of the hardest—and the most freeing. It’s the step where we stop hiding. We get honest with...

Mar 29, 20251 min read

Making peace with our past is a powerful step toward freedom—especially for those of us who struggle with food and emotional eating. Step...

Jan 25, 20252 min read

Step Three in the 12-Step process is about turning our will and our lives over to God. Even with the best of intentions, it can be hard...

Dec 21, 20241 min read

Step Twelve in our Christ-centered 12-step journey reminds us that recovery is not just about overcoming the past—it’s about living out...

Nov 30, 20241 min read

In our journey toward freedom from overeating, Step 11 reminds us of the importance of deepening our personal relationship with God....

Nov 23, 20241 min read

In our journey with Step 9, we take a courageous step forward. Together with a trusted friend, we reflect on those we may have wronged...

Nov 9, 20241 min read

Overcoming compulsive eating isn’t just about changing your diet—it’s about a complete commitment to transformation. Just like we...

Aug 19, 20241 min read