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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.


God's Portion Is Enough
We live in a world that constantly tells us we need more — more food, more comfort, more of everything. That message can make us feel like what we have isn’t enough, and we end up turning to food to fill the emptiness. I understand that feeling. I used to eat past fullness, partially because the food is addictive, but also because something inside of me still felt empty. But what I really needed wasn’t more food — it was more of God. Psalm 16:5 says, “Lord, You alone are my p

Julie Kleinhans
Nov 21 min read


🎃 Happy Halloween!
For many, Halloween is all about candy and costumes — but for those of us in recovery, it can also bring temptation and reminders of darker things. The candy bowls call our name, and the talk of ghosts and things not of God is all around us. But as believers, we know where our focus belongs. God’s Word reminds us in 1 John 4:4, “The One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” We don’t need to fear sugar cravings or spiritual darkness — because the Holy Spi

Julie Kleinhans
Oct 311 min read


What to Do When Motivation Fades in Your Christian Weight Loss Journey
Do you ever start strong with your health goals… but then lose motivation halfway through the week? We’ve all been there. We start with good intentions — new foods, new prayers, new habits — but somewhere along the way, life gets busy and old patterns try to creep back in. I used to tell myself I’d start my diet again on Monday — and then overeat all weekend. Every Monday, I’d start strong, but by midweek I’d slip and eat something with sugar. And because sugar is addicti

Julie Kleinhans
Oct 231 min read


Balance, Not Extremes
True health is about balance — honoring God through nutrition, exercise, and faith without letting any become an obsession. 🌿 Caring for...

Julie Kleinhans
Sep 41 min read


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 261 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


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


Overcoming Cravings with God's Love and Prayer
Cravings can feel overwhelming, like a stubborn child within us saying, "I want that, and you can't stop me." But often, that hunger runs...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 19, 20241 min read


Navigating Temptation: The Real Challenge of Healthy Eating
We all know life is more enjoyable when we’re eating healthy, but let’s face it—the temptations are everywhere. The smells, the cravings,...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 18, 20241 min read


Conquer Holiday Temptations: Staying Strong and Joyful This Season
The holidays—Thanksgiving, Christmas, all the food—can feel like a minefield when you’re trying to maintain healthy habits. But it...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Overcoming Food Addiction - You’re Not Alone
Losing 90 pounds and keeping it off for over 16 years is only possible by the grace of God. It’s been a long journey—and it hasn’t been...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 16, 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


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


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


Abstinent Weekend Adventures
Tony and I had a weekend of music, church, and some swimming too. Enjoying our time together as we prepare for a busy week. Planning time...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 8, 20241 min read
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