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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.


An Easy, Christian 10th Step Explained
What does a daily 10th Step actually look like? In this video, I walk through a simple, Christian approach to the 10th Step that helps you stay grounded, honest, and connected to God each day. I’ll share: • The evening questions I ask myself • How I use the Fruits of the Spirit • Why a morning routine reduces anxiety and overeating • How the SOAP method helps with devotional time If you’re in recovery and want a simple daily structure, this will help. 👉 Watch the video to se

Julie Kleinhans
Nov 131 min read


Spinach, Mushroom & Mozzarella Zucchini Boats
A simple, satisfying way to enjoy comfort food — without the guilt! These zucchini “boats” are filled with spinach, mushrooms, and melty mozzarella cheese — a light, low-carb dish that’s full of flavor and nutrients. They make a great main dish or pair perfectly with grilled chicken for a complete, protein-packed meal. 🍽️ It’s easy to fall into old patterns with food, especially when we’re tired or stressed. But meals like this remind us that healthy choices can still feel c

Julie Kleinhans
Nov 121 min read


Start Your Weekend with a Grateful Heart
As the weekend begins, take a moment to pause and thank God for His goodness. Gratitude lifts our perspective — helping us see His hand in both the big moments and the little ones. We are so blessed! When we take time to notice even the little blessings in life, joy begins to grow. Writing out five things we’re grateful for can shift our focus away from the hard things that often drive us toward food for comfort. Every blessing is a reminder that God is near and faithful. Whe

Julie Kleinhans
Nov 71 min read


Finding Comfort Beyond Food
When life feels overwhelming, food can feel like the easiest comfort. But God offers us something far better — His Word and His promises. In our latest Reshape and Recover podcast episode, Tony and I share Bible verses that speak directly to real struggles — fear, anxiety, depression, shame, anger, loneliness, and more. Each verse reminds us that God sees us, loves us, and is present in every situation we face. Through Scripture and our own recovery stories, we show how turni

Julie Kleinhans
Nov 41 min read


God's Portion Is Enough
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

Julie Kleinhans
Nov 21 min read


Daily Growth: Living in Step 10
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

Julie Kleinhans
Oct 181 min read


🎃 Trick or Treat – Don’t Let the Candy Win!
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...

Julie Kleinhans
Oct 61 min read


True Beauty Comes from Within
True beauty comes from within, and when we focus on God instead of appearance, our choices become an act of worship. It’s normal to want...

Julie Kleinhans
Sep 31 min read


Reset your eating habits — in just 5 days.
Join the 5-day challenge and reset your eating habits! If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of overeating, guilt, and starting over… you’re...

Julie Kleinhans
Aug 41 min read


Step 11 is where recovery deepens
It’s where we stop striving and start listening. By this point in the journey, we’ve let go of so much — the food, the guilt, the...

Julie Kleinhans
May 101 min read


Step 10 - the Way to Find Lasting Joy
When I work Step 10 every day, I find my day has more joy in it. 💛 When I fall short and make amends right away, when I recognize my...

Julie Kleinhans
May 31 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


Embracing Step Twelve: Giving Back on Our Recovery Journey
Step Twelve in our Christ-centered 12-step journey reminds us that recovery is not just about overcoming the past—it’s about living out...

Julie Kleinhans
Nov 30, 20241 min read


Using "HALT" to Avoid or Stop Overeating
It can be hard to figure out how to stop overeating. In this podcast episode of Reshape and Recover, we discuss the HALT acronym—Hungry,...

Julie Kleinhans
Oct 29, 20241 min read


Full Commitment to Overcoming Compulsive Overeating
Today's podcast focuses on the principle of committing fully to the recovery process. I've heard it said that half measures availed us...

Julie Kleinhans
Oct 1, 20241 min read


Sunday Devotion: Finding Peace When Life's Plans Change
Proverbs 16:9: In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. God’s Word actually encourages us to make...

Julie Kleinhans
Sep 29, 20241 min read


Step Three: How Focusing on God Can Transform Your Life
Step Three reminds us to focus on God and all things of God. When we do this, we become less focused on ourselves and our troubles and...

Julie Kleinhans
Sep 28, 20241 min read


5 Tips For Your Weight Loss Journey
Need help with your weight loss journey? Losing weight is hard and usually requires a change in eating habits. Here are 5 tips to help...

Julie Kleinhans
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Sunday Devotion
John 14:15 If you love me, keep my commands. As Christians, we believe in and love God. He has done so much for us and we are eternally...

Julie Kleinhans
Sep 8, 20241 min read


Taking Thoughts Captive for a Healthier You
"Take captive every thought" (2 Corinthians 10:5) is not just a spiritual practice but a crucial step in overcoming compulsive eating....

Julie Kleinhans
Aug 23, 20241 min read
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