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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
4 days ago1 min read
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🎉 Podcast Episode 52 – Our One-Year Anniversary! 🎉Breaking (and Staying) Free from Overeating
Can you believe it’s been a full year of the Reshape and Recover podcast? We’re celebrating 52 weeks of biblical encouragement,...
Julie Kleinhans
5 days ago1 min read
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Peace May Be the Answer You’re Looking For
You’ve been eating well. You’re staying on plan. But the scale won’t budge — and frustration is creeping in. Before you blame your...
Julie Kleinhans
Apr 181 min read
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Sleep Could Be the Reason You're Not Losing Weight
Struggling to lose weight even when you're eating well? It might not be your food—it could be your sleep. When we don’t get enough rest,...
Julie Kleinhans
Apr 171 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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True Hunger vs. Cravings: What Your Body Needs
Do you ever find yourself reaching for food even when you just ate? Or craving something specific—like sweets or salty snacks—when you’re...
Julie Kleinhans
Apr 151 min read
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Becoming Willing Through Prayer
Sometimes the hardest part of making a change isn’t knowing what to do—it’s becoming willing to do it. In recovery, willingness is often...
Julie Kleinhans
Apr 111 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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Step 6: Release & Heal with God's Grace
What’s Holding You Back From Freedom? In addition to the food, sometimes what’s really keeping us stuck are the patterns we cling to —...
Julie Kleinhans
Apr 51 min read
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🎉 Today I’m Celebrating 17 Years of Food Freedom!
Not a cookie, brownie, or binge food since April 4, 2008. It hasn’t always been easy — it’s taken commitment, perseverance, and a lot of...
Julie Kleinhans
Apr 41 min read
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Overeating Struggles: One Donut at a Time
I struggled with overeating. Can you relate? I’d tell myself, “I’ll just have one.” But it never stopped at one. I’d eat it so fast I...
Julie Kleinhans
Apr 31 min read
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The Step Many Want to Avoid—But Desperately Need
In the recovery journey, Step 5 is often one of the hardest—and the most freeing. It’s the step where we stop hiding. We get honest with...
Julie Kleinhans
Mar 291 min read
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Don’t Let the Weekend Derail Your Progress 💪🎉
Weekends are for rest and joy — but they’re also the time when old habits can sneak back in. ✨ Want to stay on track and enjoy your...
Julie Kleinhans
Mar 281 min read
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Trust God Now Over Your Feelings in Food Recovery
Staying committed to healthy eating when motivation fades isn’t about willpower—it’s about trusting God over your emotions. 1 John 1:9...
Julie Kleinhans
Mar 201 min read
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The Power of a High-Protein Diet
Struggling with cravings, low energy, or constant hunger? A high-protein diet might be the missing piece in your journey to better health...
Julie Kleinhans
Mar 191 min read
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Choosing Faith Over Feelings in Moments of Emotion to Help with Emotional Eating
It's hard to make wise decisions when emotions are running high. Whether it's a stressful day, a frustrating conversation, or a...
Julie Kleinhans
Mar 171 min read
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Overcoming Fear in Your Food Recovery Journey
Have you ever felt stuck in the cycle of overeating, knowing you need to change but feeling like you just don’t have the strength? Fear,...
Julie Kleinhans
Mar 142 min read
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Finding Balance and Strength in Recovery from Overeating
At 61, I never imagined I’d be doing headstands, but here I am—thanks to recovery from food addiction through the 12 Steps and God's...
Julie Kleinhans
Mar 111 min read
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Finding Strength Beyond Ourselves
For so long, many of us believed that overcoming overeating was a matter of willpower. We tried diets, meal plans, and sheer...
Julie Kleinhans
Mar 81 min read
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Step 3 - Turning It Over to God
Have you ever felt like life was unfair—like someone hurt you so badly that there’s no way to fix it? What if I told you that God can...
Julie Kleinhans
Mar 61 min read
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