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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.


Saturday Step
Step 5. After going over your 4th Step inventory with a trusted friend or accountability partner, my book "12 Steps to Recovery From...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 27, 20241 min read


Avoiding Overeating This Weekend
What are your reasons for wanting to avoid binging this weekend? Maybe it's health, feeling better physically and mentally, or just to...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 26, 20241 min read


No Shame Due to Overeating
Do you feel guilt and shame because of overeating? I understand I've had those same feelings, but I want to encourage you today that it's...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 25, 20241 min read


Healthy Recipe
Avocado Patties. Mash one avocado and mix in one egg, 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and optional sprinkle of chia seeds. Divide into...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 24, 20241 min read


Becoming Willing
How does a person become willing? Willing to do what it takes to finally take the weight off and keep it off. Honestly, everyone is...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 23, 20241 min read


12th Stepping at the Women's Expo
I spent most of the weekend at the Women's Expo. I got the opportunity to talk to a lot of women (and men too, actually) about my...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 22, 20241 min read


Sunday Devotion
John 15:12 This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. It’s a fact that people can be difficult. It’s also...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 21, 20241 min read


Saturday Step
Step 4. Doing our inventory helps keep us free from resentments and the emotions that cause us to overeat. Feelings like anger and...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 20, 20241 min read


Weekend Planning - Women's Expo
It's another Friday and this weekend will require lots of planning on my part. Since I will be at the Women's Expo in Phoenix, I will...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 19, 20241 min read


Eating Because of Difficult People
Do you eat when you are upset by difficult people? In 1 Corinthians 12 God tells us that we are each gifted uniquely. We are all...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 18, 20241 min read


Healthy Snack
Celery and sunflower seed butter. Makes a great, healthy snack that is very tasty. Be sure to measure out the sunflower seed butter. It's...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 17, 20241 min read


Women's Expo Invite (Phoenix)
WOMEN'S EXPO FREE TICKETS AND ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm excited to announce that Tony and I will be exhibitors at the Women's Expo in Phoenix...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 16, 20241 min read


Church Picnic Eating
Hi, this is Julie with Reshape and Recover and I'm here at my church picnic with Tony who's working with the camera and we're just about...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 15, 20241 min read


Sunday Devotion
John 11:25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live,” Knowing...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 14, 20241 min read


Saturday Step
Step 3 is about turning our will and our lives over to the care of God. We know he loves us, but sometimes it's hard to remember that he...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 13, 20241 min read


Healthy Weekend Planning
Do you have your weekend planned? Planning your food with flexibility is key when going into the weekend. What is planning with...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 12, 20241 min read


How I Lost Weight
When people have asked me how I lost weight and have kept it off for 16 years, I can tell you exactly what I say. First, I saw my doctor...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 11, 20241 min read


Making Healthier Choices
Sometimes you can create healthier options of your favorite foods. Using healthy ingredients, and watching the sugar and fat amounts,...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 10, 20241 min read


Don't Give Up!
Having a hard time with your food and sticking to a healthy way of eating? Don't give up! It's not always easy, but keep trying. Your...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 9, 20241 min read


Abstinent Weekend Adventures
Tony and I had a weekend of music, church, and some swimming too. Enjoying our time together as we prepare for a busy week. Planning time...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 8, 20241 min read
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