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.

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 17, 20251 min read

Sunday Devotion

Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 16, 20251 min read

Step 3: Full Surrender

Step 3 is all about full surrender: Turning our will and our lives over to our good and gracious God every day in all aspects of our...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 15, 20251 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 14, 20252 min read

God’s Gift of Weight Loss and Freedom from Overeating

I used to think I was destined to struggle with food forever. But God had a better plan—and if you’re struggling, He can set you free...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 13, 20251 min read

Easy Meal Prep Hack: 3+ Meals from One Rotisserie Chicken!

In this video, I’m sharing a time-saving, budget-friendly meal prep strategy that anyone can easily incorporate into their weekly...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 12, 20251 min read

How to Stop the Quit-and-Restart Weight Loss Cycle

Tune in to learn how to shift your mindset from perfection to progress, lean on God’s grace, and finally break free from the start-over...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 11, 20251 min read

Finding Balance and Strength in Recovery from Overeating

At 61, I never imagined I’d be doing headstands, but here I am—thanks to recovery from food addiction through the 12 Steps and God's...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 11, 20251 min read

Sunday Devotion

2 Corinthians 5:7 For we live by faith, not by sight. The world lives by what they see, but not us! Christians live by faith, believing...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 9, 20251 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 8, 20251 min read

Weekend Planning

Do you have plans for the weekend? What about your food—have you planned that too? Proverbs 21:5 says, "The plans of the diligent lead...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 7, 20251 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 6, 20251 min read

Trusting God: The Bridge to Recovery

What Step Three Really Means Step Three isn’t just a concept—it’s an action. We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 5, 20251 min read

Persevering in Christ to Overcome Overeating

Have you ever felt like giving up in your battle with food? You’re not alone. But the good news is that God isn’t asking for...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 4, 20251 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 3, 20251 min read

Sunday Devotion

Luke 1:37 For no word from God will ever fail. God’s Word is true and unchanging. Take comfort in this! As we go through our days, search...

Julie Kleinhans

Mar 2, 20251 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 1, 20251 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 28, 20251 min read

The Power of Daily Surrender in Your Health Journey

Willpower alone isn’t enough to overcome food struggles. The real transformation begins when we surrender our weaknesses to God on a...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 27, 20251 min read

Decide to Overcome Food Cravings

Cravings can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to control you. The foods we eat either fuel our addiction or help us break free from...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 26, 20251 min read