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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.
No Shame or Condemnation
What feels too broken for you is not too broken for God. There is hope. Have you ever felt ashamed for what you ate? Not because someone...
Julie Kleinhans
17 hours ago1 min read
Why the Scale Isn’t Moving and What to Do About It
Frustrated with the scale not budging — even though you’re doing “everything right”? You’re not alone… and you might not be doing...
Julie Kleinhans
4 days ago1 min read
Why You Need Community to Win the Battle with Food
When it comes to overcoming emotional eating or making lasting changes to your habits, community is not optional — it’s essential . I've...
Julie Kleinhans
5 days ago2 min read
Happy Independence Day!
Today we pause to celebrate the freedom we enjoy as a nation — and to give thanks to the One who is the source of all true freedom....
Julie Kleinhans
Jul 41 min read
🛒 Healthy Grocery Haul: A Peek into Our Cart at Walmart
I don’t usually shop for groceries in a dress…But after church, we stopped at Walmart, and I thought I’d take you along with me for a...
Julie Kleinhans
Jul 31 min read
Struggling to Let Go of Control? Step Six Could Be Your Turning Point.
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...
Julie Kleinhans
Jul 11 min read
When Cravings Attack: Don’t Feed the Shark!
Cravings can sneak up like a shark in the water — sudden, aggressive, and convincing you that you need to give in. But giving in often...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 261 min read
Quick High-Protein Dinner Idea 🍽️
Need something simple, healthy, and satisfying? This chicken & zucchini skillet is one of my go-to meals — just a few ingredients, one...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 251 min read
Becoming a New Person in Christ - In Food and Life
Feeling stuck in old patterns — even when you really want to change? You’re not alone. For so many of us, the struggle with food goes...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 241 min read
Why the 12 Steps Matter
When people struggle with overeating, it’s tempting to think the solution is just to find the right diet. But if that worked long-term,...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 231 min read
Step Five: The Freedom of Being Fully Known
Step Five asks us to do something incredibly brave — to share our story honestly with God and with a trusted friend. It can feel...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 211 min read
One Bite Was Never Enough
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...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 201 min read
Why Sleep Matters for Weight Loss (Even When It’s Hard to Get)
Can I be honest? Even after losing 90 pounds and keeping it off for over 17 years… I still struggle with sleep. I stay up too late, work...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 191 min read
What’s Hiding in Your “Healthy” Meals?
Sometimes the reason the scale isn’t moving has nothing to do with overeating — and everything to do with what we’re eating. If you’ve...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 161 min read
5 Morning Habits for Better Health
What if your day didn’t start with stress… but with strength? So often, we hit the ground running — overwhelmed, scattered, or already...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 121 min read
Morning Checklist to Start Strong
What if your day didn’t start with stress… but with strength? So often, we hit the ground running — overwhelmed, scattered, or already...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 111 min read
Full Immersion: How to Build Daily Habits for Food Recovery
Let’s be honest — food addiction isn’t just about food. It’s emotional. Spiritual. Habitual. And trying to recover with “half-effort”...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 101 min read
How to Say No to Extra Food
Struggling with food temptations at parties, on the road, or even at home? You're not alone — and you don’t have to keep giving in. After...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 91 min read
Step Three: Letting Go and Letting God
Have you ever caught yourself trying to control everything—your weight, your food, your feelings, even other people? Me too. That’s why...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 71 min read
Renew Your Mind, One Day at a Time
We often think transformation happens in one big moment. But the truth? It’s daily. Romans 12:2 reminds us: “Be transformed by the...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 61 min read
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