My Blog

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.

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 4, 20251 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 3, 20251 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 1, 20251 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 26, 20251 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 25, 20251 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 24, 20251 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 23, 20251 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 21, 20251 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 20, 20251 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 19, 20251 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 16, 20251 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 12, 20251 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 11, 20251 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 10, 20251 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 9, 20251 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 7, 20251 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 6, 20251 min read

Finding Hope for Recovery from Overeating in Step Two

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

Julie Kleinhans

May 31, 20251 min read

Even Toby Knows – Staying Healthy Takes Effort

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

Julie Kleinhans

May 28, 20251 min read

Honoring Sacrifice, Choosing Freedom

Today, we pause to remember. Not just for the picnics or the long weekend, but to honor the men and women who gave their lives for our...

Julie Kleinhans

May 26, 20251 min read