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Have you ever wondered why willpower alone isn't enough to overcome overeating? For years, I thought my biggest problem was simply that I ate too much. While that was true, it wasn't the whole story. Everything began to change when I realized I was turning to food for comfort, peace, and relief—things only God could truly provide. In this video, I share a personal part of my recovery journey and how God helped me move beyond focusing only on my eating habits to addressing the

Sugar isn't harmless. Even for people who don't struggle with overeating, excessive sugar consumption has been linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease, inflammation, heart disease, and mood disturbances. For those of us with a history of compulsive overeating, sugar can become much more than a treat—it can fuel cravings, obsession, and a cycle that is difficult to break. For years, I turned to food for comfort, celebration, stress relief, and escape. What I eventuall

Many of us spent years trying to change our eating through willpower alone, only to find ourselves discouraged and starting over again. Step Eleven reminds us that lasting recovery isn't simply about avoiding certain foods. It's about seeking a closer relationship with God. "Sought a personal relationship with God through daily time in His Word and in prayer asking God to be in our every thought, word, and action." When we begin our day in God's Word and stay connected to Him

Have you ever told yourself, "I'll start over on Monday" after overeating? I used to do that all the time. One difficult meal would turn into an entire weekend of eating, followed by promises to do better next week. But guilt is not part of the recovery plan. You don't have to wait until Monday, tomorrow, or even the next meal. You can begin again right now. ✔️ Brush your teeth ✔️ Drink some water ✔️ Eat a nourishing meal with protein at your next meal ✔️ Say a prayer and kee

God invites us to come to Him for comfort. Sometimes we try to numb difficult emotions with food because we don’t know what else to do with the pain, stress, loneliness, or exhaustion we’re carrying. But God never asked us to hide from Him. You don’t have to pretend you’re okay. And you don’t have to carry everything alone. In this short encouragement, I share a reminder from Matthew 11:28 about bringing our burdens to Jesus instead of turning to food for comfort. “Come to me

If you’re carrying shame or guilt today, I want you to hear this clearly: you don’t have to. One of the most beautiful truths of the gospel is that we are completely forgiven — of all things. Not partly forgiven. Not forgiven “as long as we never mess up again.” Not forgiven only if we earn it. Forgiven fully , because of God’s love and Jesus’ sacrifice. For so many years, I lived with guilt that said, “You should be doing better. You should know better. You keep faili

Romans 12:1–2 “Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.” I love this passage so much. It reminds me that taking care of my body isn’t just about me— not about vanity, not about perfection, and not even only about health. It is an act of spiritu

When I first began working on building stronger habits, it didn’t happen overnight. I used to get frustrated when I’d do well for a few days and then slip back into old patterns. But over time, I learned that growth takes patience . Just like hiking up a mountain — you can’t reach the top in one giant leap. You take one step at a time, catch your breath, and keep moving forward. That’s how new habits are formed — through faith, consistency, and grace for yourself along the wa

Empty frame of unsubmitted family pictures. Once filled with pain — now filled with purpose. I remember the day we took a family photo for our church directory when my kids were younger. Everyone smiled, but I couldn’t bring myself to turn the picture in. I told the photographer it wasn’t her fault — I just couldn’t stand how heavy I looked. I see now how much my overeating and weight had stolen from me — even simple moments with my family. When I finally accepted that this

Embracing Growth: Replacing 'Perfect' with 'Progress' on the Path to Transformation. One of our members once shared something that really stayed with me. She said, “I told myself I’d just have one piece of cake… but that one piece led to days of overeating sugar. I finally realized the one piece was never just one piece.” That kind of awareness is progress. It’s the moment God opens our eyes to see the pattern — not to shame us, but to help us turn to Him sooner next time. Re

Discover the new "12 Steps to Recovery from Overeating" eBook by Julie Kleinhans—a Christ-centered approach to wellness. Visit the Reshape and Recover website to download your PDF copy today.If you’ve been searching for a faith-based path to healing your relationship with food, I have good news! My book, “12 Steps to Recovery from Overeating,” is now available as a printable PDF eBook for just $6.99 at Reshape and Recover's website. For most of my life, I struggled with compu

Walking Through Recovery: A Journey of Faith and the 12 Steps with Reshape and Recover. As people who struggle with overeating, having...

Walking step by step with God through the 12 Steps of recovery. For many of us, unhealed hurts fuel the cycle of compulsive overeating....

True health is about balance — honoring God through nutrition, exercise, and faith without letting any become an obsession. 🌿 Caring for...

Reshape and Recover Podcast - Christ-Centered Recovery from Overeating What if the very relationships that once fueled your emotional...

It's never just one. Break the Addiction Cycle. Ever told yourself, “It’s just one…” only to find yourself back in the same place the...

“We are here to serve God and our fellows. More than just our words, we can show others we have changed by our actions.”— Julie...

Julie & Tony Kleinhans share insights on Step Six of the Christ-centered 12 Steps: learning to trust God to do what we cannot do on our...

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you see someone marked by old labels — failure, addict, compulsive overeater? Or do you...

There comes a moment when we realize… All the willpower in the world hasn’t worked. The diets, the promises, the “starting fresh Monday”...