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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.


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
5 days ago1 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
6 days ago1 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
7 days ago1 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 231 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 211 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 201 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 121 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 111 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 101 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 91 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 71 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 61 min read


Daily Check-Ins Keep Us Grounded
Are you already telling yourself you’ll “start fresh Monday”? You don’t have to wait — freedom is built one faithful step at a time, even...

Julie Kleinhans
May 301 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 281 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 261 min read


Step One Towards Freedom
There comes a moment when we realize… All the willpower in the world hasn’t worked. The diets, the promises, the “starting fresh Monday”...

Julie Kleinhans
May 241 min read


✨ You’re Invited: The Pantry ✨
We’re building something special — and you’re invited to be part of it. The Pantry is a growing, Christ-centered library of free tools...

Julie Kleinhans
May 141 min read


Step 1: Admitting the Truth About Food Addiction
For years, I told myself I just needed more willpower. If I could just eat “in moderation,” I wouldn’t struggle so much. But the truth? I...

Julie Kleinhans
Mar 11 min read


Decide to Overcome Food Cravings
Cravings can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to control you. The foods we eat either fuel our addiction or help us break free from...

Julie Kleinhans
Feb 261 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
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