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.

Step 8: Healing for Our Broken Lives

Reshape and Recover Podcast - Christ-Centered Recovery from Overeating What if the very relationships that once fueled your emotional...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 26, 20251 min read

🌟 Step Two Encouragement 🌟

The 12 Steps - Our walk with God "Lay your shame and guilt at the feet of Jesus, who came to live a perfect life and die an innocent...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 23, 20252 min read

No Shame in the Struggle

No Shame - "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Romans 8:1 Food addiction is one of the hardest...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 20, 20251 min read

Step One: Admitting the Truth (and Finding Real Help)

Each step we take with God brings us closer to freedom. The 12 Steps aren’t just a process — they’re a walk of faith. If you’ve ever told...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 16, 20252 min read

Why the 12 Steps Work When Diets Don’t

So, why the 12 steps? Why not just go on a diet? I don’t know about you, but I’ve been on so many diets in my lifetime. A lot of them...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 14, 20251 min read

Eating Out Healthy

A quick, healthy dinner swap – Arby’s roast beef on Canyon Bakehouse gluten-free bread. Just 290 calories, high in protein, and gentle on...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 13, 20251 min read

Faith-Fueled Recovery Begins with Simple Structure

Julie and Tony Kleinhans share how simple, Christ-centered structure can transform your recovery journey in their Reshape and Recover...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 12, 20251 min read

Why “Just One” is Never Just One

It's never just one. Break the Addiction Cycle. Ever told yourself, “It’s just one…” only to find yourself back in the same place the...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 11, 20251 min read

Your Story Can Change a Life

By the time we get to Step 12, we’ve likely had some healing and success already. Even if we feel like our story isn’t good enough, we...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 9, 20252 min read

Yesterday we celebrated Tony’s birthday! 🎉

It was such a joy to spend the day with friends, laughter, and good food. Yes — Tony had cake, and I passed — and you know what? I didn’t...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 8, 20251 min read

Steak & Rice Dinner for Two

Simple, Satisfying, and Full of Flavor: Steak & Rice Dinner for Two Looking for an easy, balanced meal that doesn’t take all night to...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 6, 20251 min read

When Willpower Isn't Enough - The Power of Step 7

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...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 5, 20251 min read

Reset your eating habits — in just 5 days.

Join the 5-day challenge and reset your eating habits! If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of overeating, guilt, and starting over… you’re...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 4, 20251 min read

Gratitude Really Does Change Everything

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...

Julie Kleinhans

Jul 25, 20252 min read

Feeling Triggered? Try the Prayerful Pause.

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

Julie Kleinhans

Jul 22, 20252 min read

How Much Time Does Recovery Really Take?

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

Julie Kleinhans

Jul 18, 20252 min read

What’s in My Fridge (and Why It Matters for Recovery)

YouTube video of Julie showing what's in her refrigerator I recently did a casual video tour of my refrigerator — nothing fancy, just a...

Julie Kleinhans

Jul 17, 20251 min read

Tuna & Avocado Sandwich

Nourishing Your Body with Simple Choices: Tuna & Avocado Sandwich When you're walking through recovery from emotional or compulsive...

Julie Kleinhans

Jul 16, 20252 min read

Your Health Matters

Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s how we stay strong enough to serve. It’s so easy to pour out for everyone else and forget that we need...

Julie Kleinhans

Jul 14, 20251 min read

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

Jul 11, 20251 min read