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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.


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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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...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 281 min read
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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...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 251 min read
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Start With Just One Thing
Overcoming food struggles isn’t about fixing everything overnight. It’s a process—a journey of small, intentional steps that lead to...
Julie Kleinhans
Feb 71 min read
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Why Losing Weight on Your Own Doesn't Work and What Actually Does
Have You Ever Prayed for God to Take the Weight Away? I know I did. But no matter how hard I prayed, I kept falling into the same cycle...
Julie Kleinhans
Jan 301 min read
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Step Three
Step Three in the 12-Step process is about turning our will and our lives over to God. Even with the best of intentions, it can be hard...
Julie Kleinhans
Dec 21, 20241 min read
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Seeking God's Guidance in Recovery (Step 11)
In our journey toward freedom from overeating, Step 11 reminds us of the importance of deepening our personal relationship with God....
Julie Kleinhans
Nov 23, 20241 min read
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Help For Overeaters Through Community Support
In this video, we dive into the importance of community support in overcoming the struggles of loneliness and emotional triggers,...
Julie Kleinhans
Oct 10, 20241 min read
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Step Three: How Focusing on God Can Transform Your Life
Step Three reminds us to focus on God and all things of God. When we do this, we become less focused on ourselves and our troubles and...
Julie Kleinhans
Sep 28, 20241 min read
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Step Two and Prayer
Don't lose hope! The God of all power can help you with your overeating and weight troubles. He has helped me, and He can help you, too!...
Julie Kleinhans
Sep 21, 20241 min read
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How to Cope with Problems: Why Prayer is Better Than Food
Extra food does not solve problems, but that's how I dealt with many of my issues in the past. I have heard people say that extra food...
Julie Kleinhans
Sep 20, 20241 min read
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