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.

🎉 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 41 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 21 min read

Your Body Knows What It Needs—Are You Listening?

Your body is constantly giving you signals, but we often ignore them. Cravings aren’t always about food—they’re often a cry for something...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 261 min read

The Power of a High-Protein Diet

Struggling with cravings, low energy, or constant hunger? A high-protein diet might be the missing piece in your journey to better health...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 191 min read

Choosing Faith Over Feelings in Moments of Emotion to Help with Emotional Eating

It's hard to make wise decisions when emotions are running high. Whether it's a stressful day, a frustrating conversation, or a...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 171 min read

Overcoming Fear in Your Food Recovery Journey

Have you ever felt stuck in the cycle of overeating, knowing you need to change but feeling like you just don’t have the strength? Fear,...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 142 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 81 min read

Step 3 - Turning It Over to God

Have you ever felt like life was unfair—like someone hurt you so badly that there’s no way to fix it? What if I told you that God can...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 61 min read

Why Letting Go Brings Freedom

We hold on so tightly—to control, to diets, to “just one last time.” We believe that if we could just find the right plan or try harder,...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 31 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

How to Find Joy Beyond Food

Food is often used as a source of joy, comfort, and even entertainment. But true joy isn’t found in the temporary satisfaction of a...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 281 min read

Trusting God for Freedom from Food Obsession

Have you ever felt hopeless in your struggle with food? I know I did. For years, I believed that if I just had more willpower, I could...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 251 min read

Breaking Free from Food Obsession with Prayer

Have you ever felt like food controls your life? You wake up thinking about what to eat, plan your day around meals, and feel guilty...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 241 min read

Breaking Free from Food Addiction: The Power of Faith and Community

Food addiction and overeating often thrive in isolation. But true healing comes from leaning on God and finding support in community. In...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 181 min read

Overcoming Stress Eating with Faith

When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to turn to food for comfort. But Matthew 11:28 reminds us: “Come to me, all who are weary and...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 121 min read

Step 10: Breaking Free from Emotional Eating

For years, I used food to deal with my problems. When I was stressed, I ate. When I was angry, I ate. When I felt hurt or overwhelmed, I...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 82 min read

Start With Just One Thing

Overcoming food struggles isn’t about fixing everything overnight. It’s a process—a journey of small, intentional steps that lead to...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 71 min read

Find Comfort in Faith, Not Emotional Eating

Did you know that God rejoices over you with singing? He really does. I want to encourage you today with God's Word from the Old...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 61 min read

Why Losing Weight on Your Own Doesn't Work and What Actually Does

Have You Ever Prayed for God to Take the Weight Away? I know I did. But no matter how hard I prayed, I kept falling into the same cycle...

Julie Kleinhans

Jan 301 min read

Step Eight: Making Peace with Others and Emotional Eating

Making peace with our past is a powerful step toward freedom—especially for those of us who struggle with food and emotional eating. Step...

Julie Kleinhans

Jan 252 min read