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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.


🌟 Step Two Encouragement 🌟
The 12 Steps - Our walk with God "Lay your shame and guilt at the feet of Jesus, who came to live a perfect life and die an innocent...

Julie Kleinhans
2 days ago2 min read


No Shame in the Struggle
No Shame - "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Romans 8:1 Food addiction is one of the hardest...

Julie Kleinhans
5 days ago1 min read


Step One: Admitting the Truth (and Finding Real Help)
Each step we take with God brings us closer to freedom. The 12 Steps aren’t just a process — they’re a walk of faith. If you’ve ever told...

Julie Kleinhans
Aug 162 min read


Why the 12 Steps Work When Diets Don’t
So, why the 12 steps? Why not just go on a diet? I don’t know about you, but I’ve been on so many diets in my lifetime. A lot of them...

Julie Kleinhans
Aug 141 min read


Eating Out Healthy
A quick, healthy dinner swap – Arby’s roast beef on Canyon Bakehouse gluten-free bread. Just 290 calories, high in protein, and gentle on...

Julie Kleinhans
Aug 131 min read


Faith-Fueled Recovery Begins with Simple Structure
Julie and Tony Kleinhans share how simple, Christ-centered structure can transform your recovery journey in their Reshape and Recover...

Julie Kleinhans
Aug 121 min read


Why “Just One” is Never Just One
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...

Julie Kleinhans
Aug 111 min read


Your Story Can Change a Life
By the time we get to Step 12, we’ve likely had some healing and success already. Even if we feel like our story isn’t good enough, we...

Julie Kleinhans
Aug 92 min read


Yesterday we celebrated Tony’s birthday! 🎉
It was such a joy to spend the day with friends, laughter, and good food. Yes — Tony had cake, and I passed — and you know what? I didn’t...

Julie Kleinhans
Aug 81 min read


Steak & Rice Dinner for Two
Simple, Satisfying, and Full of Flavor: Steak & Rice Dinner for Two Looking for an easy, balanced meal that doesn’t take all night to...

Julie Kleinhans
Aug 61 min read


When Willpower Isn't Enough - The Power of Step 7
New Podcast - When Willpower Isn't Enough: The Power of Step 7 🍽️ Ever wonder why food still feels like a battle — even when you're...

Julie Kleinhans
Aug 51 min read


Reset your eating habits — in just 5 days.
Join the 5-day challenge and reset your eating habits! If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of overeating, guilt, and starting over… you’re...

Julie Kleinhans
Aug 41 min read


Gratitude Really Does Change Everything
Let gratitude shape your weekend and renew your focus. A few simple words of thanks can shift your whole mindset. When you’re trying to...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 252 min read


Feeling Triggered? Try the Prayerful Pause.
Reshape and Recover Podcast cover - Feeling Triggered? Try the Prayerful Pause. What if you could stop reaching for food in emotional...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 222 min read


How Much Time Does Recovery Really Take?
Recovery doesn’t take all your time — just a small, intentional part of it. Sometimes life feels completely full — we’re caring for...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 182 min read
What’s in My Fridge (and Why It Matters for Recovery)
YouTube video of Julie showing what's in her refrigerator I recently did a casual video tour of my refrigerator — nothing fancy, just a...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 171 min read


Tuna & Avocado Sandwich
Nourishing Your Body with Simple Choices: Tuna & Avocado Sandwich When you're walking through recovery from emotional or compulsive...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 162 min read


Your Health Matters
Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s how we stay strong enough to serve. It’s so easy to pour out for everyone else and forget that we need...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 141 min read


No Shame or Condemnation
What feels too broken for you is not too broken for God. There is hope. Have you ever felt ashamed for what you ate? Not because someone...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 111 min read


Why the Scale Isn’t Moving and What to Do About It
Frustrated with the scale not budging — even though you’re doing “everything right”? You’re not alone… and you might not be doing...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 81 min read
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