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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.
How to Create a Successful and Sustainable Food Plan
A successful food plan needs to be easy for you to maintain and includes foods you like. Avoid foods and drinks with sugar, high fat and...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 5, 20251 min read
Transform Your Eating Habits with Three Simple Changes
What if small, consistent changes could help you break free from overeating and create a healthier, more balanced life? In our latest...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 4, 20251 min read
When You Feel Hopeless, Remember This
Have you ever felt hopeless in your battle with food? I know I have. But here’s what changed my perspective: 📖 Jeremiah 10:23 – "I know,...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 3, 20251 min read
Sunday Devotion
Isaiah 55:10-11 As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 2, 20251 min read
Making Amends: The Power of Step 9
Making the amends in Step 9 is one of the hardest—and most healing—steps in recovery: For years, I carried the weight of my past—broken...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 1, 20251 min read
Overcoming the Mental Battle
The hardest part of food addiction? The mental battle. I used to tell myself: ❌ “Just this one time.” ❌ “I’ll start fresh tomorrow.”...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 31, 20251 min read
Why Losing Weight on Your Own Doesn't Work and What Actually Does
Have You Ever Prayed for God to Take the Weight Away? I know I did. But no matter how hard I prayed, I kept falling into the same cycle...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 30, 20251 min read
New Podcast Episode: Step One – Admitting Powerlessness Over Food
In this episode, I open up about my journey of overcoming food addiction, losing 90 pounds, and maintaining my weight loss for over 16...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 28, 20251 min read
Hope in the 12 Steps
🌟 Feeling helpless about food cravings? There’s hope. Romans 7:18 says, “For I desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.”...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 27, 20251 min read
Sunday Devotion: Do Not Fear
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 26, 20251 min read
Step Eight: Making Peace with Others and Emotional Eating
Making peace with our past is a powerful step toward freedom—especially for those of us who struggle with food and emotional eating. Step...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 25, 20252 min read
Are you ready to break free from the cycle of overeating?
Join us for a life-changing presentation: Overcoming Overeating Using a Christ-Centered 12-Step Program When: Tuesday, January 28,...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 24, 20251 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 23, 20251 min read
How Gratitude Can Help You Overcome Emotional Eating
Can having a grateful heart help you stop overeating? Gratitude really can shift your focus from what we lack to what we have and can...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 22, 20251 min read
Negative Self-Talk: How It Affects Your Mindset and Eating Habits
Tony and I recently recorded a podcast episode exploring how negative self-talk impacts mental health, self-esteem, and even our eating...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 21, 20251 min read
Shift Your Focus to Gratitude
Have you ever noticed how emotions like stress or worry can influence your eating habits? Emotional eating and food obsession can feel...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 20, 20251 min read
Sunday Devotion: Bring Your Anxious Thoughts to God
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 19, 20251 min read
Step 7: Finding Freedom Through Surrendering Shortcomings
In Reshape and Recover, Step 7 is about surrendering our struggles to God—asking Him to remove the habits, thoughts, and patterns that...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 18, 20252 min read
The Power of Morning Prayer
💛 Start your day with prayer and see the difference it makes. Praise God and ask Him to be in your every thought, word, and deed...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 17, 20251 min read
How Quitting Artificial Sweeteners Improved My Health—A Simple Step Toward Wellness
I didn’t realize how much artificial sweetener I was consuming until I challenged myself to stop. Gum, diet drinks, protein bars, and...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 17, 20251 min read
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