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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.


Garlic Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms
Need a fresh and simple side dish? These roasted green beans and mushrooms are full of flavor and totally satisfying — no need to turn to...

Julie Kleinhans
3 days ago1 min read
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Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower Rice
Looking for a comfort food meal that won’t throw you off your healthy eating plan? This creamy chicken cauliflower bowl is cozy,...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 161 min read
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Master Salad Tips: Control Dressing!
A Quick Tip to Lighten Up Your Salad — Without Losing the Flavor 🥗 When I eat out, I still want to stay on plan. One easy habit that...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 101 min read
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Simple 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oat Bars
Simple, filling, and just the right amount of sweet. A friend brought in homemade 3-ingredient peanut butter oat bars today — just oats,...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 91 min read
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Banana Oatmeal Muffins
These muffins are a favorite in our house. Made with 4 eggs, 1 banana, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 cups of oats and a 1/2 cup of...

Julie Kleinhans
Nov 20, 20241 min read
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Healthy Salad Dressing - Fixed!
Last week's salad dressing recipe was awful. It had a very heavy oil taste that was not good at all! I asked friends if there was any way...

Julie Kleinhans
Sep 25, 20241 min read
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Salad Dressing
Salad dressings are full of sugar or artificial sweeteners and chemicals. I'm experimenting with making my own salad dressing. I combined...

Julie Kleinhans
Sep 18, 20241 min read
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Healthier Chicken Nuggets
A healthier option for chicken nuggets is to start with 4 oz of skinless chicken breast, roll in 1/4 cup gluten-free flour (use almond...

Julie Kleinhans
Aug 14, 20241 min read
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Delicious Egg Sandwich
Healthy and low calorie Egg Sandwich. The bread is also easy and homemade! Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a small glass bowl, then add 1 egg,...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 24, 20241 min read
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Healthy Recipe: Frozen Fruit Treat
It took three tries, but I finally got a tasty, slushy kind of somewhat frozen fruity treat. Not hard enough to qualify as truly frozen,...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 12, 20241 min read
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Healthy Recipe: Banana Oatmeal Muffins
Banana Oatmeal Muffins. I've shown this one before, but not as a video. Made with 4 eggs, one banana, about 2 cups of oats, applesauce,...

Julie Kleinhans
Jun 5, 20241 min read
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Eating Out
Where do you go out to eat? Tony and I have our favorite places. We have a list of places that we know have healthy options. Some...

Julie Kleinhans
May 29, 20241 min read
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Picnic Food & Fun
Picnics in the park can be fun and healthy! Make sure you bring some nutritious food, especially if food is being provided by others....

Julie Kleinhans
May 24, 20241 min read
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Healthy Recipe
Taco Salad. Brown grass-fed, lean beef or ground turkey or chicken, add your favorite taco seasoning. Mix with organic lettuce, shredded...

Julie Kleinhans
May 15, 20241 min read
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Healthy Recipe/Tip
Healthy Recipe/Tip: For healthier eating, consider swapping out pasta for chickpea pasta. It's high in protein and low in carbs. It can...

Julie Kleinhans
May 8, 20241 min read
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Healthy Recipe: Banana Oatmeal Pancake
Banana Oatmeal Pancake. Need a pretty quick and healthy breakfast? Try my newest invention: a banana oatmeal pancake. Start with one...

Julie Kleinhans
May 1, 20241 min read
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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
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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
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Healthy Snack Recipe
Great snacks are not only healthy, but also filling and delicious. Today's healthy recipe is Cottage cheese and fruit. I like to use 4%...

Julie Kleinhans
Apr 3, 20241 min read
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Healthy Recipe
Chicken Quesadilla. One skinless chicken breast, shredded. I bought mine already cooked, I just needed to get it off the bone and shred...

Julie Kleinhans
Mar 27, 20241 min read
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