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.

🎉 Podcast Episode 52 – Our One-Year Anniversary! 🎉Breaking (and Staying) Free from Overeating

Can you believe it’s been a full year of the Reshape and Recover podcast? We’re celebrating 52 weeks of biblical encouragement,...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 22, 20251 min read

What Are You Really Reaching For?

Why We Reach for Food Instead of Comfort Have you ever wandered into the kitchen, opened the fridge, and found yourself staring...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 21, 20251 min read

Step 8: Willing to Make Things Right

Healing from food addiction isn’t just about what we eat — it’s about what’s been eating at us. In Step 8 of Reshape and Recover, we take...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 19, 20251 min read

Peace May Be the Answer You’re Looking For

You’ve been eating well. You’re staying on plan. But the scale won’t budge — and frustration is creeping in. Before you blame your...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 18, 20251 min read

Sleep Could Be the Reason You're Not Losing Weight

Struggling to lose weight even when you're eating well? It might not be your food—it could be your sleep. When we don’t get enough rest,...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 17, 20251 min read

Clarity Through Accountability

Let’s be honest: sometimes we fudge the truth… even to ourselves. “It was just a small bite.” “I didn’t eat that much.” “I’m doing fine.”...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 14, 20251 min read

The Power of Humility: Step 7 in a Christian Weight Loss Program

In Step 7 of the Reshape and Recover 12 Steps, we ask God to remove our shortcomings. In doing so, we begin to walk more fully in...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 12, 20251 min read

Becoming Willing Through Prayer

Sometimes the hardest part of making a change isn’t knowing what to do—it’s becoming willing to do it. In recovery, willingness is often...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 11, 20251 min read

Master Salad Tips: Control Dressing!

A Quick Tip to Lighten Up Your Salad — Without Losing the Flavor 🥗 When I eat out, I still want to stay on plan. One easy habit that...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 10, 20251 min read

Do you struggle with emotional eating?

You’re not alone. Many of us have turned to food for comfort during times of stress, boredom, or emotional pain. It’s an easy escape —...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 7, 20251 min read

Step 6: Release & Heal with God's Grace

What’s Holding You Back From Freedom? In addition to the food, sometimes what’s really keeping us stuck are the patterns we cling to —...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 5, 20251 min read

🎉 Today I’m Celebrating 17 Years of Food Freedom!

Not a cookie, brownie, or binge food since April 4, 2008. It hasn’t always been easy — it’s taken commitment, perseverance, and a lot of...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 4, 20251 min read

Overeating Struggles: One Donut at a Time

I struggled with overeating. Can you relate? I’d tell myself, “I’ll just have one.” But it never stopped at one. I’d eat it so fast I...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 3, 20251 min read

Recovery Isn’t a Destination — It’s a Lifelong Walk with God

You Don’t Graduate from Recovery After 17 years of abstinence and weight loss, I can tell you — I still need support. I still need...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 2, 20251 min read

The Step Many Want to Avoid—But Desperately Need

In the recovery journey, Step 5 is often one of the hardest—and the most freeing. It’s the step where we stop hiding. We get honest with...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 29, 20251 min read

Don’t Let the Weekend Derail Your Progress 💪🎉

Weekends are for rest and joy — but they’re also the time when old habits can sneak back in. ✨ Want to stay on track and enjoy your...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 28, 20251 min read

Overeating/Food Addiction: A Spiritual Battle, Not Just Willpower

Food addiction isn’t just about willpower—it’s a spiritual battle. The enemy uses temptation, shame, and lies to keep us stuck, but God...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 18, 20251 min read

Finding Strength Beyond Ourselves

For so long, many of us believed that overcoming overeating was a matter of willpower. We tried diets, meal plans, and sheer...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 8, 20251 min read

Persevering in Christ to Overcome Overeating

Have you ever felt like giving up in your battle with food? You’re not alone. But the good news is that God isn’t asking for...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 4, 20251 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 10, 20251 min read