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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.
Breaking Free from Food Obsession with Prayer
Have you ever felt like food controls your life? You wake up thinking about what to eat, plan your day around meals, and feel guilty...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 241 min read
Step 12: Serving Others Through Our Recovery Journey
In our recovery journey, Step 12 encourages us to "carry the message" and help others who are struggling. This isn't just about...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 221 min read
Overcoming the Fear of Success
Have you ever considered that fear of success could be holding you back from your weight loss goals? It’s real. Some people feel safer...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 211 min read
Rethink Birthday Traditions: Joy Beyond the Cake
Can we enjoy life without our binge foods? Absolutely! I’ve been asked before, “Don’t you have cake on your birthday?” And my answer is...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 201 min read
Progress Not Perfect
Is Perfectionism Holding You Back? Do you find yourself stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset? “If I can’t do it perfectly, I might as well...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 191 min read
Breaking Free from Food Addiction: The Power of Faith and Community
Food addiction and overeating often thrive in isolation. But true healing comes from leaning on God and finding support in community. In...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 181 min read
Recovery From Overeating Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Perseverance is key to overcoming food struggles. Psalm 42:5 says, “Put your hope in God.” This journey isn’t about being perfect—it’s...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 141 min read
Overeating Recovery - How to Bounce Back After a Food Slip
It's so easy to get discouraged after a food slip but I want to encourage you not to beat yourself up over your slip! Remember God's...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 131 min read
Progress, Not Perfection
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of shame and guilt after overeating? You’re not alone. The enemy wants us to feel defeated,...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 101 min read
Step 10: Breaking Free from Emotional Eating
For years, I used food to deal with my problems. When I was stressed, I ate. When I was angry, I ate. When I felt hurt or overwhelmed, I...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 82 min read
Find Comfort in Faith, Not Emotional Eating
Did you know that God rejoices over you with singing? He really does. I want to encourage you today with God's Word from the Old...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 61 min read
When You Feel Hopeless, Remember This
Have you ever felt hopeless in your battle with food? I know I have. But here’s what changed my perspective: 📖 Jeremiah 10:23 – "I know,...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 31 min read
Making Amends: The Power of Step 9
Making the amends in Step 9 is one of the hardest—and most healing—steps in recovery: For years, I carried the weight of my past—broken...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 11 min read
Why Losing Weight on Your Own Doesn't Work and What Actually Does
Have You Ever Prayed for God to Take the Weight Away? I know I did. But no matter how hard I prayed, I kept falling into the same cycle...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 301 min read
Step Eight: Making Peace with Others and Emotional Eating
Making peace with our past is a powerful step toward freedom—especially for those of us who struggle with food and emotional eating. Step...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 252 min read
Why Do I Eat Too Much? Tips to Curb Cravings and Take Control
Have you ever wondered, “Why do I eat too much?” You’re not alone, and it’s not your fault! Many of today’s foods—especially those loaded...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 231 min read
Step 7: Finding Freedom Through Surrendering Shortcomings
In Reshape and Recover, Step 7 is about surrendering our struggles to God—asking Him to remove the habits, thoughts, and patterns that...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 182 min read
Making the Weekend a Success without Overeating
A successful weekend doesn’t happen by chance—it takes a little planning! 💡 Here’s how you can set yourself up for a weekend full of...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 31 min read
How to Stop Overeating and Reach a Healthy Weight in 2025
Have you struggled to reach your weight loss goal? The start of a new year often brings resolutions for better health, but if you’re like...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 21 min read
🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉
As we step into 2025, let’s embrace this season of better health, renewed hope, and joyful beginnings. 🌟 This is a perfect time to...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 11 min read
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