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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.


Sunday Devotion
Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 221 min read


Step Five: The Freedom of Being Fully Known
Step Five asks us to do something incredibly brave — to share our story honestly with God and with a trusted friend. It can feel...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 211 min read


One Bite Was Never Enough
In my early recovery, I kept trying to eat “just a little” of my favorite binge foods. But like alcohol for an alcoholic… one bite was...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 201 min read


Why Sleep Matters for Weight Loss (Even When It’s Hard to Get)
Can I be honest? Even after losing 90 pounds and keeping it off for over 17 years… I still struggle with sleep. I stay up too late, work...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 191 min read


What Happens When Your “Why” Isn’t Enough?
I remember sitting in my car, gripping the steering wheel, trying to talk myself out of swinging through the drive-thru… again. I had...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 181 min read


Why the 12 Steps Matter in Overcoming Overeating
Have you ever wondered why the 12 steps are so important in breaking free from overeating? Why not just pray more, try harder, or follow...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 171 min read


What’s Hiding in Your “Healthy” Meals?
Sometimes the reason the scale isn’t moving has nothing to do with overeating — and everything to do with what we’re eating. If you’ve...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 161 min read


Sunday Devotion
Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV) “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning;...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 151 min read


Step Four: Unlocking the Patterns That Keep Us Stuck
Step Four invites us to take a deeper look at our resentments and fears—not to shame ourselves, but to finally begin healing from the...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 141 min read


Press On Toward Your Goal
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 3:14 Recovery is a...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 131 min read


5 Morning Habits for Better Health
What if your day didn’t start with stress… but with strength? So often, we hit the ground running — overwhelmed, scattered, or already...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 121 min read


Morning Checklist to Start Strong
What if your day didn’t start with stress… but with strength? So often, we hit the ground running — overwhelmed, scattered, or already...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 111 min read


Full Immersion: How to Build Daily Habits for Food Recovery
Let’s be honest — food addiction isn’t just about food. It’s emotional. Spiritual. Habitual. And trying to recover with “half-effort”...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 101 min read
How to Say No to Extra Food
Struggling with food temptations at parties, on the road, or even at home? You're not alone — and you don’t have to keep giving in. After...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 91 min read


Sunday Devotion
Isaiah 30:15a (ESV) “This is what the sovereign Lord, the holy one of Israel says: in repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 81 min read


Step Three: Letting Go and Letting God
Have you ever caught yourself trying to control everything—your weight, your food, your feelings, even other people? Me too. That’s why...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 71 min read


Renew Your Mind, One Day at a Time
We often think transformation happens in one big moment. But the truth? It’s daily. Romans 12:2 reminds us: “Be transformed by the...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 61 min read


Child of God: Who We Are
When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you see someone marked by old labels — failure, addict, compulsive overeater? Or do you...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 51 min read


Crustless Spinach Quiche – Easy, Healthy, and Delicious
Looking for a simple, high-protein meal that supports your health goals without sacrificing taste? Try this crustless spinach quiche —...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 41 min read


How to Stay on Track While Traveling: Christian Recovery Tips for Food Freedom
Are you worried that your next trip might derail your recovery? Whether you’re heading on vacation, visiting family, or traveling for...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 31 min read
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