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When I first came to Overeaters Anonymous, I thought Step One was just about admitting I had a problem with food. But it’s more than that. True recovery begins when we recognize that this isn’t just a lack of willpower — it’s an addiction. For me, that addiction was to sugar and junk food. Until I believed that, I kept thinking I could manage it or “just eat a little.” I floundered for over two years before hearing Bill W’s story from Alcoholics Anonymous. As I listened, I re

Yes — some food is very addictive! Have you ever promised yourself you’d stop eating certain foods… only to find yourself right back at them? You’re not alone. Studies show that sugar lights up the brain’s reward center much like addictive substances do — leaving us craving more and more. But it’s not just a physical addiction — it’s also psychological and spiritual. The food seems to fill a deeper need for comfort and love. That’s an emotional or spiritual hunger — but food

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

Step 12 is how you hold on to the freedom you’ve found by walking through the first eleven steps. It’s what keeps the fire of recovery burning. But many people hesitate to share their stories because they don’t feel “finished” yet. Maybe you’ve still got some weight to lose, or you’re still struggling from time to time — and you wonder if you really have anything worth saying. Here’s the truth: you don’t have to be a perfect model of recovery to tell your story. Our stories a

Empty frame of unsubmitted family pictures.  Once filled with pain — now filled with purpose. I remember the day we took a family photo for our church directory when my kids were younger. Everyone smiled, but I couldn’t bring myself to turn the picture in. I told the photographer it wasn’t her fault — I just couldn’t stand how heavy I looked. I see now how much my overeating and weight had stolen from me — even simple moments with my family. When I finally accepted that this

Discover the new "12 Steps to Recovery from Overeating" eBook by Julie Kleinhans—a Christ-centered approach to wellness. Visit the Reshape and Recover website to download your PDF copy today.If you’ve been searching for a faith-based path to healing your relationship with food, I have good news! My book, “12 Steps to Recovery from Overeating,” is now available as a printable PDF eBook for just $6.99 at Reshape and Recover's website. For most of my life, I struggled with compu

The 12 Steps: Our Walk with God - Step 10. Recovery isn’t about reaching a finish line — it’s about walking closely with God one day at a time. By the time we reach this point in our journey, we’ve faced the past and made peace with it. Now, we’re learning how to stay spiritually strong and emotionally balanced as new challenges arise. Each day brings fresh opportunities to pause and reflect: 💭 Did my words or actions honor God and others today? 🙏 Am I carrying any resentm

Trick or Treat – Don’t Let the Candy Win! Halloween can be tough when you struggle with overeating. All that candy seems to call your...

Taking Every Thought Captive Have you noticed how one small thought can take you captive and lead you down a whole path? “I blew it...

The 12 Steps - Our Walk with God. Have you ever felt weighed down by shame because of your eating choices—or even your failures in...

Plan - Pray - People When the pull of overeating feels strong, these three simple steps can change everything: ➡️ Planning – Having a...

New Podcast Release: A Christian Approach to Health and Body Image Are you tired of chasing a “perfect body” that never feels good...

We all need support! Support — we all need it. Recovery often feels slower than we’d like. The scale doesn’t move, cravings feel...

Our 12 Step walk with God. What if the very things you’ve been clinging to for protection are the same things holding you back from true...

Recovery Plan, Action, & Prayer Lasting recovery doesn’t happen by accident—it happens with vision, goals, and a plan. Each step matters:...

Ever wonder why you can’t stop at “just one”? Sugar, processed foods, and carbs can hijack your brain just like drugs or alcohol—keeping...

Stewardship, not vanity, brings peace. Your body is God’s temple, created to honor Him — not to chase perfection. Let today’s choices...

Reshape and Recover Podcast - Christ-Centered Recovery from Overeating What if the very relationships that once fueled your emotional...

Julie and Tony Kleinhans share how simple, Christ-centered structure can transform your recovery journey in their Reshape and Recover...

It's never just one. Break the Addiction Cycle. Ever told yourself, “It’s just one…” only to find yourself back in the same place the...