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Do you ever start strong with your health goals… but then lose motivation halfway through the week?   We’ve all been there. We start with good intentions — new foods, new prayers, new habits — but somewhere along the way, life gets busy and old patterns try to creep back in.   I used to tell myself I’d start my diet again on Monday — and then overeat all weekend. Every Monday, I’d start strong, but by midweek I’d slip and eat something with sugar. And because sugar is addicti

Embracing Growth: Replacing 'Perfect' with 'Progress' on the Path to Transformation. One of our members once shared something that really stayed with me. She said, “I told myself I’d just have one piece of cake… but that one piece led to days of overeating sugar. I finally realized the one piece was never just one piece.” That kind of awareness is progress. It’s the moment God opens our eyes to see the pattern — not to shame us, but to help us turn to Him sooner next time. Re

Julie and Tony Kleinhans host "Reshape and Recover," a podcast focusing on scriptural approaches to overcoming overeating. Halloween can be one of the hardest days for those of us in recovery from overeating. Candy bowls at work, leftover treats, and parties centered around food can all stir up powerful cravings. But with prayer, a plan, and support from our recovery community, we can walk through this season with peace — and even joy. In this episode, we share faith-based st

Discover the new "12 Steps to Recovery from Overeating" eBook by Julie Kleinhans—a Christ-centered approach to wellness. Visit the Reshape and Recover website to download your PDF copy today.If you’ve been searching for a faith-based path to healing your relationship with food, I have good news! My book, “12 Steps to Recovery from Overeating,” is now available as a printable PDF eBook for just $6.99 at Reshape and Recover's website. For most of my life, I struggled with compu

The 12 Steps: Our Walk with God - Step 10. Recovery isn’t about reaching a finish line — it’s about walking closely with God one day at a time. By the time we reach this point in our journey, we’ve faced the past and made peace with it. Now, we’re learning how to stay spiritually strong and emotionally balanced as new challenges arise. Each day brings fresh opportunities to pause and reflect: 💭 Did my words or actions honor God and others today? 🙏 Am I carrying any resentm

Establish a balanced daily routine with key activities: hydrate regularly, plan your meals, stay active, and reflect with journaling. When life feels chaotic, structure becomes your friend. You don’t need a perfect plan — just a simple rhythm that honors your goals and keeps you grounded. Maybe that looks like morning prayer, a healthy breakfast, or packing your lunch the night before. Those small choices build confidence and peace over time. Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit to th

Stress can hit from every direction — work, home, family — and before you know it, you’re standing in front of the fridge looking for peace. I’ve been there too. When life feels out of control, food can seem like the one thing that brings comfort. But here’s the truth: stress doesn’t need to send you to food. Before you reach for something to eat, tell yourself you can wait ten minutes. Take a deep breath and pray, “Lord, show me what I really need right now.” That small paus

Start Your New Journey Today! So many of us tell ourselves we’ll start Monday — the diet, the prayer routine, the healthy habit. But what if waiting is what’s holding you back from the very peace you’re craving? We all have a tendency to wait for the “perfect” time — the new week, the new month, the new year. But sometimes, waiting keeps us from the very change we’re praying for. You don’t need a Monday to start fresh. God can do a new thing today. Whether it’s taking the fir

Embrace fresh beginnings with positivity—today is a new day! Ever tell yourself you’ve ruined the day after one bad food choice?It’s so...

Have you ever carried the weight of guilt — not just in your body, but in your heart? Sometimes the heaviness we feel around food isn’t...

Happy Friday! Healthy eating can continue through the weekend. 🎉 Happy Friday! Healthy eating can continue through the weekend. Weekends...

The Candy Doesn’t Have to Win on Halloween | Faith-Based Encouragement for Overeating Struggles Have you ever told yourself you’d only...

Reshape and Recover Podcast Stressful relationships can be one of the biggest triggers for overeating. When emotions run high, it’s easy...

Trick or Treat – Don’t Let the Candy Win! Halloween can be tough when you struggle with overeating. All that candy seems to call your...

Our 12 Step walk with God. What if the very things you’ve been clinging to for protection are the same things holding you back from true...

New Podcast - When Willpower Isn't Enough: The Power of Step 7 🍽️ Ever wonder why food still feels like a battle — even when you're...

Let gratitude shape your weekend and renew your focus. A few simple words of thanks can shift your whole mindset. When you’re trying to...

Reshape and Recover Podcast cover - Feeling Triggered? Try the Prayerful Pause. What if you could stop reaching for food in emotional...

“We are here to serve God and our fellows. More than just our words, we can show others we have changed by our actions.”— Julie...

Recovery doesn’t take all your time — just a small, intentional part of it. Sometimes life feels completely full — we’re caring for...