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.

A Christian Approach to Health and Body Image

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

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 231 min read

The Power of Community

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

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 221 min read

Step Six - Becoming Ready

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...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 201 min read

Lasting Recovery

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

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 191 min read

Are Processed Foods Unhealthy?

"Tempting chocolate chip cookies highlight the struggle with food addiction as the Reshape and Recover program offers a Christ-centered...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 171 min read

Step Five: Lifting the Weight of Guilt and Shame

Walking Through Recovery: A Journey of Faith and the 12 Steps with Reshape and Recover. As people who struggle with overeating, having...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 132 min read

Pray Without Ceasing – Even About Food

"Julie and Tony Kleinhans present 'Reshape and Recover,' a podcast offering scriptural insights for overcoming overeating." God invites...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 91 min read

Pray Without Ceasing – Even About Food

Seeking motivation to adhere to a food plan? Turn to daily prayer for the willingness to stay committed—an approach that truly makes a...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 81 min read

Are resentments weighing you down?

Walking step by step with God through the 12 Steps of recovery. For many of us, unhealed hurts fuel the cycle of compulsive overeating....

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 61 min read

The Addiction Cycle and the Path to Freedom

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...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 31 min read

Overcoming Food Addiction Through Faith and Recovery

Podcast episode guest on Vision Driven Health Podcast. 👉 Do you ever feel stuck in the cycle of overeating, shame, and dieting — no...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 281 min read

Step 8: Healing for Our Broken Lives

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

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 261 min read

🌟 Step Two Encouragement 🌟

The 12 Steps - Our walk with God "Lay your shame and guilt at the feet of Jesus, who came to live a perfect life and die an innocent...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 232 min read

Why the 12 Steps Work When Diets Don’t

So, why the 12 steps? Why not just go on a diet? I don’t know about you, but I’ve been on so many diets in my lifetime. A lot of them...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 141 min read

Faith-Fueled Recovery Begins with Simple Structure

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

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 121 min read

Steak & Rice Dinner for Two

Simple, Satisfying, and Full of Flavor: Steak & Rice Dinner for Two Looking for an easy, balanced meal that doesn’t take all night to...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 61 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

Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower Rice

Looking for a comfort food meal that won’t throw you off your healthy eating plan? This creamy chicken cauliflower bowl is cozy,...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 161 min read

True Hunger vs. Cravings: What Your Body Needs

Do you ever find yourself reaching for food even when you just ate? Or craving something specific—like sweets or salty snacks—when you’re...

Julie Kleinhans

Apr 151 min read

Why Do I Eat Too Much? Tips to Curb Cravings and Take Control

Have you ever wondered, “Why do I eat too much?” You’re not alone, and it’s not your fault! Many of today’s foods—especially those loaded...

Julie Kleinhans

Jan 231 min read