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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.
Julie Kleinhans
1 day ago1 min read
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...
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Julie Kleinhans
4 days ago1 min read
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...
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Julie Kleinhans
6 days ago1 min read
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...
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Julie Kleinhans
Mar 51 min read
Trusting God: The Bridge to Recovery
What Step Three Really Means Step Three isn’t just a concept—it’s an action. We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to...
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Julie Kleinhans
Mar 41 min read
Persevering in Christ to Overcome Overeating
Have you ever felt like giving up in your battle with food? You’re not alone. But the good news is that God isn’t asking for...
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Julie Kleinhans
Mar 31 min read
Why Letting Go Brings Freedom
We hold on so tightly—to control, to diets, to “just one last time.” We believe that if we could just find the right plan or try harder,...
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Julie Kleinhans
Mar 11 min read
Step 1: Admitting the Truth About Food Addiction
For years, I told myself I just needed more willpower. If I could just eat “in moderation,” I wouldn’t struggle so much. But the truth? I...
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Julie Kleinhans
Feb 281 min read
How to Find Joy Beyond Food
Food is often used as a source of joy, comfort, and even entertainment. But true joy isn’t found in the temporary satisfaction of a...
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Julie Kleinhans
Feb 251 min read
Trusting God for Freedom from Food Obsession
Have you ever felt hopeless in your struggle with food? I know I did. For years, I believed that if I just had more willpower, I could...
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Julie Kleinhans
Feb 241 min read
Breaking Free from Food Obsession with Prayer
Have you ever felt like food controls your life? You wake up thinking about what to eat, plan your day around meals, and feel guilty...
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Julie Kleinhans
Feb 221 min read
Step 12: Serving Others Through Our Recovery Journey
In our recovery journey, Step 12 encourages us to "carry the message" and help others who are struggling. This isn't just about...
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Julie Kleinhans
Feb 211 min read
Overcoming the Fear of Success
Have you ever considered that fear of success could be holding you back from your weight loss goals? It’s real. Some people feel safer...
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Julie Kleinhans
Feb 201 min read
Rethink Birthday Traditions: Joy Beyond the Cake
Can we enjoy life without our binge foods? Absolutely! I’ve been asked before, “Don’t you have cake on your birthday?” And my answer is...
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Julie Kleinhans
Feb 191 min read
Progress Not Perfect
Is Perfectionism Holding You Back? Do you find yourself stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset? “If I can’t do it perfectly, I might as well...
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Julie Kleinhans
Feb 181 min read
Breaking Free from Food Addiction: The Power of Faith and Community
Food addiction and overeating often thrive in isolation. But true healing comes from leaning on God and finding support in community. In...
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Julie Kleinhans
Feb 141 min read
Recovery From Overeating Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Perseverance is key to overcoming food struggles. Psalm 42:5 says, “Put your hope in God.” This journey isn’t about being perfect—it’s...
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Julie Kleinhans
Feb 131 min read
Overeating Recovery - How to Bounce Back After a Food Slip
It's so easy to get discouraged after a food slip but I want to encourage you not to beat yourself up over your slip! Remember God's...
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Julie Kleinhans
Feb 101 min read
Progress, Not Perfection
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of shame and guilt after overeating? You’re not alone. The enemy wants us to feel defeated,...
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Julie Kleinhans
Feb 82 min read
Step 10: Breaking Free from Emotional Eating
For years, I used food to deal with my problems. When I was stressed, I ate. When I was angry, I ate. When I felt hurt or overwhelmed, I...
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Julie Kleinhans
Feb 61 min read
Find Comfort in Faith, Not Emotional Eating
Did you know that God rejoices over you with singing? He really does. I want to encourage you today with God's Word from the Old...
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