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.

Embracing Our Identity in Christ

In today's discussion, we explored our identity in Christ as outlined in Neil Anderson’s book, Living Free in Christ. This important...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 17, 20241 min read

Relying on God to Help Us Stop Overeating

"If we want to live free of the killing disease of compulsive eating, we accept help without reservation from a power greater than...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 16, 20241 min read

Sunday Devotion

James 5:13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Sometimes we have trouble...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 15, 20241 min read

Accepting That I'm an Overeater

Step One is the acceptance step. So easy and yet so difficult. Especially around food. I think we instinctively know that certain foods...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 14, 20241 min read

How to Control Cravings

Maybe you are like I was and wondering, "Why do I eat too much?" It's not your fault! Many foods are addictive, especially those...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 13, 20241 min read

Healthy Meal: Salads

Talking about salads today. Not always the most exciting meal, but they can be really tasty and healthy and filling. I mix my lettuces....

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 11, 20241 min read

Faith-Focused Planning for Healthy Eating and Living

Planning is very helpful in all aspects of life, including healthy eating. In this podcast, Julie and Tony reference several influential...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 10, 20241 min read

"THINK" Before You Speak for Less Stress In Your Life

We have found that we overeat at least in part due to difficulties in life. Relationship difficulties are one of the hardest things to...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 9, 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

Step 12: Telling Our Story

Step 12 is about telling our story so we can help others who may be struggling with overeating. Have you had some success with the 12...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 7, 20241 min read

Trust in the Lord

God's Word in Proverbs 3:5-6 says "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on you own understanding. In all your ways...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 6, 20241 min read

Achieve Your Goals with $1/Minute Coaching: Expert Advice from Reshape and Recover

We are excited to announce our new coaching offer: $1 per minute coaching sessions. With Tony's more than 25 years of coaching and...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 5, 20241 min read

Tips for After Overeating

Did you overeat this weekend? When the cravings are fresh and the sting of guilt still hurts, there are things you can do to overcome and...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 4, 20241 min read

12 Steps to Overcoming Food Addiction

In this podcast episode, the focus is on the transformative impact of the 12 steps in overcoming food addiction. The discussion centers...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 3, 20241 min read

Tips to Avoid Overeating Over the Holiday

Are you wondering how you're going to avoid overeating over the holiday? I've got three tips to help. First plan your food. Second,...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 2, 20241 min read

Sunday Devotion

John 15:1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. With God as the gardener, we can trust that he is taking care of us—feeding...

Julie Kleinhans

Sep 1, 20241 min read

Step 11

In Step 11, we seek a personal relationship with God through daily time in His Word and in prayer, asking God to be in our every thought,...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 31, 20241 min read

Create an Exercise Plan

Any kind of exercise that you can do is good. Everyone is different so be sure to talk with your doctor. When I was at my heaviest, my...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 30, 20241 min read

My Christ-Centered 12-Step Weight Loss Journey

I struggled with overeating most of my life. It started when I was a child sneaking candy and cookies and continued into adulthood with...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 29, 20241 min read

Healthy Recipe: Tacos

Part of recovering is knowing how to make healthy, low-calorie meals. Today's recipe is for Tacos: Start with 1 pound of lower fat...

Julie Kleinhans

Aug 28, 20241 min read