My Blog

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.

Becoming Willing Through Prayer

Sometimes the hardest part of making a change isn’t knowing what to do—it’s becoming willing to do it. In recovery, willingness is often...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 111 min read

Master Salad Tips: Control Dressing!

A Quick Tip to Lighten Up Your Salad — Without Losing the Flavor 🥗 When I eat out, I still want to stay on plan. One easy habit that...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 101 min read

Step 6: Release & Heal with God's Grace

What’s Holding You Back From Freedom? In addition to the food, sometimes what’s really keeping us stuck are the patterns we cling to —...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 51 min read

🎉 Today I’m Celebrating 17 Years of Food Freedom!

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...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 41 min read

Overeating Struggles: One Donut at a Time

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...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 31 min read

The Step Many Want to Avoid—But Desperately Need

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...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 291 min read

Don’t Let the Weekend Derail Your Progress 💪🎉

Weekends are for rest and joy — but they’re also the time when old habits can sneak back in. ✨ Want to stay on track and enjoy your...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 281 min read

Trust God Now Over Your Feelings in Food Recovery

Staying committed to healthy eating when motivation fades isn’t about willpower—it’s about trusting God over your emotions. 1 John 1:9...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 201 min read

The Power of a High-Protein Diet

Struggling with cravings, low energy, or constant hunger? A high-protein diet might be the missing piece in your journey to better health...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 191 min read

Choosing Faith Over Feelings in Moments of Emotion to Help with Emotional Eating

It's hard to make wise decisions when emotions are running high. Whether it's a stressful day, a frustrating conversation, or a...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 171 min read

Overcoming Fear in Your Food Recovery Journey

Have you ever felt stuck in the cycle of overeating, knowing you need to change but feeling like you just don’t have the strength? Fear,...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 142 min read

Finding Balance and Strength in Recovery from Overeating

At 61, I never imagined I’d be doing headstands, but here I am—thanks to recovery from food addiction through the 12 Steps and God's...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 111 min read

Finding Strength Beyond Ourselves

For so long, many of us believed that overcoming overeating was a matter of willpower. We tried diets, meal plans, and sheer...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 81 min read

Step 3 - Turning It Over to God

Have you ever felt like life was unfair—like someone hurt you so badly that there’s no way to fix it? What if I told you that God can...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 61 min read

Trusting God: The Bridge to Recovery

What Step Three Really Means Step Three isn’t just a concept—it’s an action. We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 51 min read

Persevering in Christ to Overcome Overeating

Have you ever felt like giving up in your battle with food? You’re not alone. But the good news is that God isn’t asking for...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 41 min read

Why Letting Go Brings Freedom

We hold on so tightly—to control, to diets, to “just one last time.” We believe that if we could just find the right plan or try harder,...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 31 min read

Step 1: Admitting the Truth About Food Addiction

For years, I told myself I just needed more willpower. If I could just eat “in moderation,” I wouldn’t struggle so much. But the truth? I...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 11 min read

How to Find Joy Beyond Food

Food is often used as a source of joy, comfort, and even entertainment. But true joy isn’t found in the temporary satisfaction of a...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 281 min read

Trusting God for Freedom from Food Obsession

Have you ever felt hopeless in your struggle with food? I know I did. For years, I believed that if I just had more willpower, I could...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 251 min read