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Have you ever done “all the right things” …and still felt pulled toward food? Here’s the truth most of us don’t hear enough: The struggle isn’t just about what we eat — it’s about what we’re trusting in. Because when stress hits…when emotions rise…when life feels heavy… food promises comfort. But it never delivers peace. 📖 “For our heart is glad in Him, because we trust in His holy name. Let Your steadfast love, O LORD, be upon us, even as we hope in You.” Psalm 33:21–22 (ES

Have you ever sat at someone else’s table, surrounded by delicious food… yet felt that quiet tug in your heart — knowing some of it isn’t part of your plan? You’re not alone. Staying committed to your recovery and health goals can feel especially challenging when food is part of the celebration. But just like Daniel at the king’s table, we can choose faith over pressure. In this week’s episode of the Reshape and Recover Podcast, Tony and I talk about how to: 💛 Stand firm in

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

Frustrated with the scale not budging — even though you’re doing “everything right”? You’re not alone… and you might not be doing...

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...

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...

In my book 12 Steps to Recovery From Overeating (page 16), I share this powerful reminder from Step Two: “We confess that Jesus Christ,...

Not just physical effort, but spiritual strength too. For those of us on a Christian weight loss or food recovery journey, the challenges...

Do you ever feel stuck in a cycle of overeating, emotional eating, or failed diets — like you’re trying to move forward but something...

Step 12: Share the Hope You’ve Found There’s something sacred about walking through the fire and coming out the other side changed. Step...

As travel season begins, I have what I think is the most important recommendation: Don't Let "Just One" Derail Your Recovery   When...

It’s where we stop striving and start listening. By this point in the journey, we’ve let go of so much — the food, the guilt, the...

💬Want to build healthier habits — and keep them? In this short video, I share a key insight from Atomic Habits  by James Clear and why...

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...

Healing from food addiction isn’t just about what we eat — it’s about what’s been eating at us. In Step 8 of Reshape and Recover, we take...

Have you ever considered that fear of success could be holding you back from your weight loss goals? It’s real. Some people feel safer...