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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.


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


Overcoming the Mental Battle
The hardest part of food addiction? The mental battle. I used to tell myself: ❌ “Just this one time.” ❌ “I’ll start fresh tomorrow.”...

Julie Kleinhans
Jan 311 min read


Christian Coaching Can Help
Are you ready to break free from the cycle of overeating and find true victory in your recovery journey? 🌿 With over 25 years of...

Julie Kleinhans
Nov 18, 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
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