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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.
What Are You Really Reaching For?
Why We Reach for Food Instead of Comfort Have you ever wandered into the kitchen, opened the fridge, and found yourself staring...
Julie Kleinhans
Apr 211 min read
Step 8: Willing to Make Things Right
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...
Julie Kleinhans
Apr 191 min read
Peace May Be the Answer You’re Looking For
You’ve been eating well. You’re staying on plan. But the scale won’t budge — and frustration is creeping in. Before you blame your...
Julie Kleinhans
Apr 181 min read
Sleep Could Be the Reason You're Not Losing Weight
Struggling to lose weight even when you're eating well? It might not be your food—it could be your sleep. When we don’t get enough rest,...
Julie Kleinhans
Apr 171 min read
Clarity Through Accountability
Let’s be honest: sometimes we fudge the truth… even to ourselves. “It was just a small bite.” “I didn’t eat that much.” “I’m doing fine.”...
Julie Kleinhans
Apr 141 min read
The Power of Humility: Step 7 in a Christian Weight Loss Program
In Step 7 of the Reshape and Recover 12 Steps, we ask God to remove our shortcomings. In doing so, we begin to walk more fully in...
Julie Kleinhans
Apr 121 min read
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
Do you struggle with emotional eating?
You’re not alone. Many of us have turned to food for comfort during times of stress, boredom, or emotional pain. It’s an easy escape —...
Julie Kleinhans
Apr 71 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
Recovery Isn’t a Destination — It’s a Lifelong Walk with God
You Don’t Graduate from Recovery After 17 years of abstinence and weight loss, I can tell you — I still need support. I still need...
Julie Kleinhans
Apr 21 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
Overeating/Food Addiction: A Spiritual Battle, Not Just Willpower
Food addiction isn’t just about willpower—it’s a spiritual battle. The enemy uses temptation, shame, and lies to keep us stuck, but God...
Julie Kleinhans
Mar 181 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
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
Progress, Not Perfection
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of shame and guilt after overeating? You’re not alone. The enemy wants us to feel defeated,...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 101 min read
Step 10: Breaking Free from Emotional Eating
For years, I used food to deal with my problems. When I was stressed, I ate. When I was angry, I ate. When I felt hurt or overwhelmed, I...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 82 min read
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