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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.
Smart Tips for Healthier Eating Out Choices
Tony and I were at Culver’s last night, and I wanted to share how I make healthier choices eating out. I ordered a single burger, cut the...
Julie Kleinhans
Nov 6, 20241 min read
Healing Relationships Through Christ-Centered Recovery: Embracing Step 8
As we journey toward recovery from overeating, Step 8 invites us to reflect on our past actions and acknowledge the harm we may have...
Julie Kleinhans
Nov 2, 20241 min read
Overcoming Food Temptation With Prayer
Here's a short story how I overcame food temptation with prayer. Prayer works for me - it can work for you too! God is good and hears our...
Julie Kleinhans
Oct 31, 20241 min read
Trick Or Treating Tips to Stay Abstinent
Need more tips on how to avoid the candy and junk food around this time of year? Of course you can always leave your house for the...
Julie Kleinhans
Oct 30, 20241 min read
Using "HALT" to Avoid or Stop Overeating
It can be hard to figure out how to stop overeating. In this podcast episode of Reshape and Recover, we discuss the HALT acronym—Hungry,...
Julie Kleinhans
Oct 29, 20241 min read
Understanding Why We Overeat
It's a three-fold problem: • Physical Addiction – Many processed foods contain sugar, unhealthy fats, and chemicals that are physically...
Julie Kleinhans
Oct 28, 20241 min read
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
Patience and Healthy Eating Lead to Sustainable Weight Loss
I think most of us have often wished that we could just wake up thin. I know I have done that. Of course, we know that doesn't work. It...
Julie Kleinhans
Oct 4, 20241 min read
Choosing Joy Over Food
When we focus on joy, we will find that our troubles seem to melt away. When we are focused on joy, we are also less likely to overeat....
Julie Kleinhans
Sep 30, 20242 min read
Sunday Devotion: Finding Peace When Life's Plans Change
Proverbs 16:9: In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. God’s Word actually encourages us to make...
Julie Kleinhans
Sep 29, 20241 min read
Step Three: How Focusing on God Can Transform Your Life
Step Three reminds us to focus on God and all things of God. When we do this, we become less focused on ourselves and our troubles and...
Julie Kleinhans
Sep 28, 20241 min read
How to Renew Your Spirit: Weekend Tips for Wellness, Faith and Healthy Eating
What do you have planned for the weekend? Hopefully you have lots of fun and relaxation planned to help renew your spirit physically,...
Julie Kleinhans
Sep 27, 20241 min read
Stop Late Afternoon Overeating: Tips to Stay on Track
Do you find that you overeat in the late afternoon after doing really well all day long? I have some tips to help with that. Usually...
Julie Kleinhans
Sep 26, 20241 min read
Step Two and Prayer
Don't lose hope! The God of all power can help you with your overeating and weight troubles. He has helped me, and He can help you, too!...
Julie Kleinhans
Sep 21, 20241 min read
How to Cope with Problems: Why Prayer is Better Than Food
Extra food does not solve problems, but that's how I dealt with many of my issues in the past. I have heard people say that extra food...
Julie Kleinhans
Sep 20, 20241 min read
5 Tips For Your Weight Loss Journey
Need help with your weight loss journey? Losing weight is hard and usually requires a change in eating habits. Here are 5 tips to help...
Julie Kleinhans
Sep 19, 20241 min read
Sunday Devotion
John 14:15 If you love me, keep my commands. As Christians, we believe in and love God. He has done so much for us and we are eternally...
Julie Kleinhans
Sep 8, 20241 min read
My Christ-Centered 12-Step Weight Loss Journey
I struggled with overeating most of my life. It started when I was a child sneaking candy and cookies and continued into adulthood with...
Julie Kleinhans
Aug 29, 20241 min read
Taking Thoughts Captive for a Healthier You
"Take captive every thought" (2 Corinthians 10:5) is not just a spiritual practice but a crucial step in overcoming compulsive eating....
Julie Kleinhans
Aug 23, 20241 min read
How to Overcome Overeating: The 12 Step Program for Lasting Weight Loss and Healing
Have you wanted to lose weight but had a hard time stopping overeating? Hi, I'm Julie with Reshape and Recover, and I used to struggle...
Julie Kleinhans
Aug 22, 20241 min read
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