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.

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 25, 20251 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 24, 20251 min read

Sunday Devotion

Matthew 7:7 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Life can be hard. We have...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 23, 20251 min read

Step 12: Serving Others Through Our Recovery Journey

In our recovery journey, Step 12 encourages us to "carry the message" and help others who are struggling. This isn't just about...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 22, 20251 min read

Overcoming the Fear of Success

Have you ever considered that fear of success could be holding you back from your weight loss goals? It’s real. Some people feel safer...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 21, 20251 min read

Rethink Birthday Traditions: Joy Beyond the Cake

Can we enjoy life without our binge foods? Absolutely! I’ve been asked before, “Don’t you have cake on your birthday?” And my answer is...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 20, 20251 min read

Progress Not Perfect

Is Perfectionism Holding You Back? Do you find yourself stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset? “If I can’t do it perfectly, I might as well...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 19, 20251 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 18, 20251 min read

Breaking Free from the Start-Over Cycle

How many times have you told yourself, “I’ll start again on Monday,” only to find yourself in the same place a week later? This...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 17, 20251 min read

Sunday Devotion

Isaiah 55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 16, 20251 min read

Step 11: Seeking God's Presence in Every Moment

In our recovery journey, Step 11 encourages us to seek a personal relationship with God—one that is built daily through time in His Word...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 15, 20251 min read

Recovery From Overeating Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Perseverance is key to overcoming food struggles. Psalm 42:5 says, “Put your hope in God.” This journey isn’t about being perfect—it’s...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 14, 20251 min read

Overeating Recovery - How to Bounce Back After a Food Slip

It's so easy to get discouraged after a food slip but I want to encourage you not to beat yourself up over your slip! Remember God's...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 13, 20251 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 12, 20251 min read

The Power of Gratitude in Your Recovery Journey

There was a time when I felt completely overwhelmed by the difficulties of life. I turned to food for comfort, trying to escape stress,...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 11, 20251 min read

Progress, Not Perfection

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of shame and guilt after overeating? You’re not alone. The enemy wants us to feel defeated,...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 10, 20251 min read

Sunday Devotion

Jeremiah 29: 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you...

Julie Kleinhans

Feb 9, 20251 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 8, 20252 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 7, 20251 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 6, 20251 min read