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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.

Understanding Why We Overeat

It's a three-fold problem: • Physical Addiction – Many processed foods contain sugar, unhealthy fats, and chemicals that are physically...

Julie Kleinhans

Oct 28, 20241 min read

Help For Overeaters Through Community Support

In this video, we dive into the importance of community support in overcoming the struggles of loneliness and emotional triggers,...

Julie Kleinhans

Oct 10, 20241 min read

Patience and Healthy Eating Lead to Sustainable Weight Loss

I think most of us have often wished that we could just wake up thin. I know I have done that. Of course, we know that doesn't work. It...

Julie Kleinhans

Oct 4, 20241 min read

Choosing Joy Over Food

When we focus on joy, we will find that our troubles seem to melt away. When we are focused on joy, we are also less likely to overeat....

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 30, 20242 min read

Sunday Devotion: Finding Peace When Life's Plans Change

Proverbs 16:9: In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. God’s Word actually encourages us to make...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 29, 20241 min read

Step Three: How Focusing on God Can Transform Your Life

Step Three reminds us to focus on God and all things of God. When we do this, we become less focused on ourselves and our troubles and...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 28, 20241 min read

How to Renew Your Spirit: Weekend Tips for Wellness, Faith and Healthy Eating

What do you have planned for the weekend? Hopefully you have lots of fun and relaxation planned to help renew your spirit physically,...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 27, 20241 min read

Stop Late Afternoon Overeating: Tips to Stay on Track

Do you find that you overeat in the late afternoon after doing really well all day long? I have some tips to help with that. Usually...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 26, 20241 min read

Step Two and Prayer

Don't lose hope! The God of all power can help you with your overeating and weight troubles. He has helped me, and He can help you, too!...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 21, 20241 min read

How to Cope with Problems: Why Prayer is Better Than Food

Extra food does not solve problems, but that's how I dealt with many of my issues in the past. I have heard people say that extra food...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 20, 20241 min read

5 Tips For Your Weight Loss Journey

Need help with your weight loss journey? Losing weight is hard and usually requires a change in eating habits. Here are 5 tips to help...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 19, 20241 min read

Sunday Devotion

John 14:15 If you love me, keep my commands. As Christians, we believe in and love God. He has done so much for us and we are eternally...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 8, 20241 min read

My Christ-Centered 12-Step Weight Loss Journey

I struggled with overeating most of my life. It started when I was a child sneaking candy and cookies and continued into adulthood with...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 29, 20241 min read

Taking Thoughts Captive for a Healthier You

"Take captive every thought" (2 Corinthians 10:5) is not just a spiritual practice but a crucial step in overcoming compulsive eating....

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 23, 20241 min read

How to Overcome Overeating: The 12 Step Program for Lasting Weight Loss and Healing

Have you wanted to lose weight but had a hard time stopping overeating? Hi, I'm Julie with Reshape and Recover, and I used to struggle...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 22, 20241 min read

Embrace Full Commitment to Your Journey

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

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 19, 20241 min read

Step 8

Step Eight is making a list of the people to whom you need to make amends. Some of these people may have hurt you at some point and time,...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 10, 20241 min read

How Prayer Helped Me Overcome Candy Cravings | Personal Story

While shopping, I saw all the candy and I just had this overwhelming urge that I wanted some candy and I turned my back to it and I said...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 8, 20241 min read

From Overeating to Wellness: My 12 Step Recovery Success

Once I became an adult and started buying my own food, I was able to kind of maintain a decent weight just from dieting. I dieted a lot....

Julie Kleinhans

Jul 4, 20241 min read

Sunday Devotion

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your...

Julie Kleinhans

Jun 23, 20241 min read