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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.


Secrecy Keeps Us Stuck
Here’s a truth that changed my life: Compulsive eating thrives in secrecy — and so does shame. For years, I ate in secret. One bite in...

Julie Kleinhans
2 days ago1 min read
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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
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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
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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
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🎉 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
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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
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The Power of Gratitude in Your Recovery Journey
There was a time when I felt completely overwhelmed by the difficulties of life. I turned to food for comfort, trying to escape stress,...

Julie Kleinhans
Feb 111 min read
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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
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Full Commitment to Overcoming Compulsive Overeating
Today's podcast focuses on the principle of committing fully to the recovery process. I've heard it said that half measures availed us...

Julie Kleinhans
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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Salad Dressing
Salad dressings are full of sugar or artificial sweeteners and chemicals. I'm experimenting with making my own salad dressing. I combined...

Julie Kleinhans
Sep 18, 20241 min read
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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
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