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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.


Struggling with Food? Find Encouragement in God's Love and Grace
Are your negative thoughts derailing your eating plan? You know sugar is addictive and you want to stay away from it, but it’s hard,...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 26, 20241 min read


🎄 Merry Christmas from Reshape and Recover! 🎄
As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, let’s take a moment to reflect on the incredible gift of grace and hope He has given us. Christmas is a time of joy, love, and gratitude—an opportunity to cherish the blessings in our lives and renew our trust in God’s perfect plan. For those on the journey of recovery, this season can bring unique challenges, but it also reminds us of the strength we have in Christ. Through Him, we find the power to overcome cravings, st

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 25, 20241 min read


Hope and Trust in God for Healthy Living
Are you seeking a healthier lifestyle but find yourself struggling with setbacks and discouragement? Whether it’s making better eating...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 24, 20242 min read


Affordable Christian Coaching
Feeling called to make a change but not sure where to begin? Life can be hard and sometimes we need some guidance to determine next...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 23, 20241 min read


Sunday Devotion
Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven....

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 22, 20241 min read


Step Three
Step Three in the 12-Step process is about turning our will and our lives over to God. Even with the best of intentions, it can be hard...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 21, 20241 min read


Christmas can be joyful without the extra food!
Here are some tips to avoid the extra food: ✨ Pray, plan, and commit your meals to a trusted friend—it truly helps. ✨ Limit sugar,...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 20, 20241 min read


Overcoming Cravings with God's Love and Prayer
Cravings can feel overwhelming, like a stubborn child within us saying, "I want that, and you can't stop me." But often, that hunger runs...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 19, 20241 min read


Navigating Temptation: The Real Challenge of Healthy Eating
We all know life is more enjoyable when we’re eating healthy, but let’s face it—the temptations are everywhere. The smells, the cravings,...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 18, 20241 min read


Conquer Holiday Temptations: Staying Strong and Joyful This Season
The holidays—Thanksgiving, Christmas, all the food—can feel like a minefield when you’re trying to maintain healthy habits. But it...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Overcoming Food Addiction - You’re Not Alone
Losing 90 pounds and keeping it off for over 16 years is only possible by the grace of God. It’s been a long journey—and it hasn’t been...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 16, 20241 min read


Sunday Devotion
Psalm 91:1-2 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 15, 20241 min read


Step Two: Trusting in God's Help for Recovery
Step two reminds us to believe we have a loving God who is able to help us recover from overeating. As Christians, we believe in a...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 14, 20241 min read


Enjoying Christmas Parties Without Overeating
Do you have Christmas parties this weekend? You can enjoy the parties without the overeating. The key is prayer and planning before and...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 13, 20241 min read


Why Emotional Eating Doesn’t Work (and What Does)
Eating has never solved a problem—except for hunger. If you're hungry, eating addresses that need. But when it comes to emotions like...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 12, 20241 min read


How to Win the Battle Against Food Cravings
One of the most crucial steps in overcoming food addiction is avoiding your binge foods entirely. Once we start down that path, it can...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 11, 20241 min read


Motivation to Stop Overeating and Eat Healthy
In this episode, I’m asking a question that gets to the heart of why we struggle with food: why do you want to stop overeating? For many,...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 10, 20241 min read


Transform Your Health With Our Free Weight Loss Workshop
Join us for our Weight Loss Strategy Workshop on December 12, 2024, where you’ll receive a personalized weight loss plan designed just...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 9, 20241 min read


Sunday Devotion
Psalm 118:24 The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. In this verse, God reminds us that even though Jesus...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 8, 20241 min read


The First Step Toward Freedom From Overeating
Taking the first step toward healing is often the hardest part of the journey. It requires honesty, vulnerability, and the courage to...

Julie Kleinhans
Dec 7, 20241 min read
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