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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.
When Willpower Isn't Enough - The Power of Step 7
New Podcast - When Willpower Isn't Enough: The Power of Step 7 🍽️ Ever wonder why food still feels like a battle — even when you're...
Julie Kleinhans
Aug 51 min read
Gratitude Really Does Change Everything
Let gratitude shape your weekend and renew your focus. A few simple words of thanks can shift your whole mindset. When you’re trying to...
Julie Kleinhans
Jul 252 min read
Feeling Triggered? Try the Prayerful Pause.
Reshape and Recover Podcast cover - Feeling Triggered? Try the Prayerful Pause. What if you could stop reaching for food in emotional...
Julie Kleinhans
Jul 222 min read
Step Nine: Finding Freedom Through Amends
“We are here to serve God and our fellows. More than just our words, we can show others we have changed by our actions.”— Julie...
Julie Kleinhans
Jul 192 min read
How Much Time Does Recovery Really Take?
Recovery doesn’t take all your time — just a small, intentional part of it. Sometimes life feels completely full — we’re caring for...
Julie Kleinhans
Jul 182 min read
What’s in My Fridge (and Why It Matters for Recovery)
YouTube video of Julie showing what's in her refrigerator I recently did a casual video tour of my refrigerator — nothing fancy, just a...
Julie Kleinhans
Jul 171 min read
Tuna & Avocado Sandwich
Nourishing Your Body with Simple Choices: Tuna & Avocado Sandwich When you're walking through recovery from emotional or compulsive...
Julie Kleinhans
Jul 162 min read
Your Health Matters
Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s how we stay strong enough to serve. It’s so easy to pour out for everyone else and forget that we need...
Julie Kleinhans
Jul 141 min read
No Shame or Condemnation
What feels too broken for you is not too broken for God. There is hope. Have you ever felt ashamed for what you ate? Not because someone...
Julie Kleinhans
Jul 111 min read
Why the Scale Isn’t Moving and What to Do About It
Frustrated with the scale not budging — even though you’re doing “everything right”? You’re not alone… and you might not be doing...
Julie Kleinhans
Jul 81 min read
Why You Need Community to Win the Battle with Food
When it comes to overcoming emotional eating or making lasting changes to your habits, community is not optional — it’s essential . I've...
Julie Kleinhans
Jul 72 min read
Happy Independence Day!
Today we pause to celebrate the freedom we enjoy as a nation — and to give thanks to the One who is the source of all true freedom....
Julie Kleinhans
Jul 41 min read
🛒 Healthy Grocery Haul: A Peek into Our Cart at Walmart
I don’t usually shop for groceries in a dress…But after church, we stopped at Walmart, and I thought I’d take you along with me for a...
Julie Kleinhans
Jul 31 min read
Struggling to Let Go of Control? Step Six Could Be Your Turning Point.
Julie & Tony Kleinhans share insights on Step Six of the Christ-centered 12 Steps: learning to trust God to do what we cannot do on our...
Julie Kleinhans
Jul 11 min read
When Cravings Attack: Don’t Feed the Shark!
Cravings can sneak up like a shark in the water — sudden, aggressive, and convincing you that you need to give in. But giving in often...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 261 min read
Quick High-Protein Dinner Idea 🍽️
Need something simple, healthy, and satisfying? This chicken & zucchini skillet is one of my go-to meals — just a few ingredients, one...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 251 min read
Becoming a New Person in Christ - In Food and Life
Feeling stuck in old patterns — even when you really want to change? You’re not alone. For so many of us, the struggle with food goes...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 241 min read
Why the 12 Steps Matter
When people struggle with overeating, it’s tempting to think the solution is just to find the right diet. But if that worked long-term,...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 231 min read
Step Five: The Freedom of Being Fully Known
Step Five asks us to do something incredibly brave — to share our story honestly with God and with a trusted friend. It can feel...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 211 min read
One Bite Was Never Enough
In my early recovery, I kept trying to eat “just a little” of my favorite binge foods. But like alcohol for an alcoholic… one bite was...
Julie Kleinhans
Jun 201 min read
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