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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 Five: The Freedom of Being Fully Known
Step Five asks us to do something incredibly brave — to share our story honestly with God and with a trusted friend. It can feel...
Julie Kleinhans
1 day ago1 min read
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One Bite Was Never Enough
In my early recovery, I kept trying to eat “just a little” of my favorite binge foods. But like alcohol for an alcoholic… one bite was...
Julie Kleinhans
2 days ago1 min read
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Why Sleep Matters for Weight Loss (Even When It’s Hard to Get)
Can I be honest? Even after losing 90 pounds and keeping it off for over 17 years… I still struggle with sleep. I stay up too late, work...
Julie Kleinhans
3 days ago1 min read
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What Happens When Your “Why” Isn’t Enough?
I remember sitting in my car, gripping the steering wheel, trying to talk myself out of swinging through the drive-thru… again. I had...
Julie Kleinhans
4 days ago1 min read
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5 Morning Habits for Better Health
What if your day didn’t start with stress… but with strength? So often, we hit the ground running — overwhelmed, scattered, or already...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 121 min read
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Morning Checklist to Start Strong
What if your day didn’t start with stress… but with strength? So often, we hit the ground running — overwhelmed, scattered, or already...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 111 min read
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Full Immersion: How to Build Daily Habits for Food Recovery
Let’s be honest — food addiction isn’t just about food. It’s emotional. Spiritual. Habitual. And trying to recover with “half-effort”...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 101 min read
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How to Say No to Extra Food
Struggling with food temptations at parties, on the road, or even at home? You're not alone — and you don’t have to keep giving in. After...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 91 min read
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Step Three: Letting Go and Letting God
Have you ever caught yourself trying to control everything—your weight, your food, your feelings, even other people? Me too. That’s why...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 71 min read
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Renew Your Mind, One Day at a Time
We often think transformation happens in one big moment. But the truth? It’s daily. Romans 12:2 reminds us: “Be transformed by the...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 61 min read
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Child of God: Who We Are
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...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 51 min read
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Finding Hope for Recovery from Overeating in Step Two
In my book 12 Steps to Recovery From Overeating (page 16), I share this powerful reminder from Step Two: “We confess that Jesus Christ,...
Julie Kleinhans
May 311 min read
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Even Toby Knows – Staying Healthy Takes Effort
Not just physical effort, but spiritual strength too. For those of us on a Christian weight loss or food recovery journey, the challenges...
Julie Kleinhans
May 281 min read
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Honoring Sacrifice, Choosing Freedom
Today, we pause to remember. Not just for the picnics or the long weekend, but to honor the men and women who gave their lives for our...
Julie Kleinhans
May 261 min read
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Step One Towards Freedom
There comes a moment when we realize… All the willpower in the world hasn’t worked. The diets, the promises, the “starting fresh Monday”...
Julie Kleinhans
May 241 min read
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Finding Freedom from Overeating 🐾
Do you ever feel stuck in a cycle of overeating, emotional eating, or failed diets — like you’re trying to move forward but something...
Julie Kleinhans
May 221 min read
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✨ You’re Invited: The Pantry ✨
We’re building something special — and you’re invited to be part of it. The Pantry is a growing, Christ-centered library of free tools...
Julie Kleinhans
May 141 min read
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Traveling and Staying Abstinent
As travel season begins, I have what I think is the most important recommendation: Don't Let "Just One" Derail Your Recovery When...
Julie Kleinhans
May 121 min read
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Having a hard time sticking to a healthy way of eating?
Don’t give up. It’s not always easy — but it’s worth it. You are worth it. 💛 It didn’t happen for me right away. I struggled for a...
Julie Kleinhans
May 91 min read
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Food Won't Fix What Faith Can Heal
When we’re stressed, tired, or overwhelmed, food can feel like a quick escape. But it’s not a solution — it’s a substitute. The truth? No...
Julie Kleinhans
May 71 min read
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