My Blog

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.

How the 12 Steps Can Help You Overcome Food Addiction

Dec 31, 20241 min read

How the 12 Steps Can Help You Overcome Food Addiction

Why the 12 Steps? Why not just do another diet? I’ve been on so many diets and many of them worked, but none of them worked long-term...

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Starting Strong in 2025: Faith-Based Tips for Overcoming Overeating

Julie Kleinhans

Dec 30, 20241 min read

Starting Strong in 2025: Faith-Based Tips for Overcoming Overeating

The days following Christmas are a unique time—a blend of reflection and anticipation. Many of us are savoring the joy of the season...

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Julie Kleinhans

Dec 29, 20241 min read

Sunday Devotion

Exodus 14:14 The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. This verse reminds us that we don’t have to face life’s challenges...

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Julie Kleinhans

Dec 28, 20241 min read

Step Four: Taking an Honest Inventory

Resentments and fears have a way of holding us back—not just in our spiritual growth but also in our recovery journey. In Step Four, we...

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Encouragement From Julie About Struggles with Food

Julie Kleinhans

Dec 27, 20241 min read

Encouragement From Julie About Struggles with Food

Are your negative thoughts derailing your eating plan? You know sugar is addictive and you want to stay away from it, but it's hard,...

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Struggling with Food? Find Encouragement in God's Love and Grace

Julie Kleinhans

Dec 26, 20241 min read

Struggling with Food? Find Encouragement in God's Love and Grace

Are your negative thoughts derailing your eating plan? You know sugar is addictive and you want to stay away from it, but it’s hard,...

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🎄 Merry Christmas from Reshape and Recover! 🎄

Julie Kleinhans

Dec 25, 20241 min read

🎄 Merry Christmas from Reshape and Recover! 🎄

As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, let’s take a moment to reflect on the incredible gift of grace and hope He has...

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Hope and Trust in God for Healthy Living

Julie Kleinhans

Dec 24, 20242 min read

Hope and Trust in God for Healthy Living

Are you seeking a healthier lifestyle but find yourself struggling with setbacks and discouragement? Whether it’s making better eating...

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Julie Kleinhans

Dec 23, 20241 min read

Affordable Christian Coaching

Feeling called to make a change but not sure where to begin? Life can be hard and sometimes we need some guidance to determine next...

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Julie Kleinhans

Dec 22, 20241 min read

Sunday Devotion

Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven....

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Julie Kleinhans

Dec 21, 20241 min read

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...

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Christmas can be joyful without the extra food!

Julie Kleinhans

Dec 20, 20241 min read

Christmas can be joyful without the extra food!

Here are some tips to avoid the extra food: ✨ Pray, plan, and commit your meals to a trusted friend—it truly helps. ✨ Limit sugar,...

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Overcoming Cravings with God's Love and Prayer

Julie Kleinhans

Dec 19, 20241 min read

Overcoming Cravings with God's Love and Prayer

Cravings can feel overwhelming, like a stubborn child within us saying, "I want that, and you can't stop me." But often, that hunger runs...

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Navigating Temptation: The Real Challenge of Healthy Eating

Julie Kleinhans

Dec 18, 20241 min read

Navigating Temptation: The Real Challenge of Healthy Eating

We all know life is more enjoyable when we’re eating healthy, but let’s face it—the temptations are everywhere. The smells, the cravings,...

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Conquer Holiday Temptations: Staying Strong and Joyful This Season

Julie Kleinhans

Dec 17, 20241 min read

Conquer Holiday Temptations: Staying Strong and Joyful This Season

The holidays—Thanksgiving, Christmas, all the food—can feel like a minefield when you’re trying to maintain healthy habits. But it...

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Overcoming Food Addiction - You’re Not Alone

Julie Kleinhans

Dec 16, 20241 min read

Overcoming Food Addiction - You’re Not Alone

Losing 90 pounds and keeping it off for over 16 years is only possible by the grace of God. It’s been a long journey—and it hasn’t been...

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Julie Kleinhans

Dec 15, 20241 min read

Sunday Devotion

Psalm 91:1-2 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my...

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Step Two: Trusting in God's Help for Recovery

Julie Kleinhans

Dec 14, 20241 min read

Step Two: Trusting in God's Help for Recovery

Step two reminds us to believe we have a loving God who is able to help us recover from overeating. As Christians, we believe in a...

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Enjoying Christmas Parties Without Overeating

Julie Kleinhans

Dec 13, 20241 min read

Enjoying Christmas Parties Without Overeating

Do you have Christmas parties this weekend? You can enjoy the parties without the overeating. The key is prayer and planning before and...

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Why Emotional Eating Doesn’t Work (and What Does)

Julie Kleinhans

Dec 12, 20241 min read

Why Emotional Eating Doesn’t Work (and What Does)

Eating has never solved a problem—except for hunger. If you're hungry, eating addresses that need. But when it comes to emotions like...

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