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A Christ-centered, 12-Step program to help people stop overeating and lose weight for good. You're not alone on this path. Join us now!
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Get support, guidance, and renewal as we walk toward a healthier life together.

10/10/2026

Have you ever promised yourself you would eat just one—and then couldn't stop?

Maybe you've tried countless diets, lost weight, and even managed to control your eating for a while. But eventually, you found yourself right back where you started.

I know that struggle because I lived it for years.

I used to tell myself, *"I just need to learn to eat in moderation."* But moderation never worked for me when it came to my binge foods.

That's why Step One of the 12 Steps was so important in my recovery.

For me, that meant accepting something I had resisted for years: I couldn't keep eating the foods that triggered my compulsive overeating and expect a different result.

I had to stop trying to manage those foods and start living without them.

And here's what I discovered: Giving up my binge foods didn't take away my freedom. It gave me freedom.

With God's help, the 12 Steps, and the support of others, I've been able to maintain that freedom for more than 18 years.

If you've been struggling to control your eating, perhaps the first step isn't trying harder. Perhaps it's being honest about what's not working.

"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." — John 8:32 (NIV)

Ready to take the first step toward freedom from overeating?

In my book, 12 Steps to Recovery from Overeating, I walk you through each of the 12 Steps with practical guidance, biblical encouragement, and personal insights from my own recovery journey.

Whether you're just beginning or have struggled for years, these steps can help you build a foundation for lasting recovery.

📖 12 Steps to Recovery from Overeating by Julie Kleinhans, available on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/b59l7hh

10/09/2026

“My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.” — Psalm 121:2 (NIV)

What do you do when you really want to eat—but you know you aren’t physically hungry?

I know how powerful that pull can feel.

For years, food was where I turned for comfort. Changing that pattern didn’t happen because I suddenly developed more willpower.

I had to learn to turn somewhere else.

And you can too.

When the urge for extra food comes, you have another choice.

Before you eat, stop and talk to God.

Lord, I want to eat right now, but I know I’ve had enough. Help me understand what I really need and give me the strength to get through this without turning to food.

Then give yourself some time.

Take a walk. Call someone. Read Scripture. Do something that gets you out of the kitchen and gives the urge time to pass.

Every time you turn to God instead of extra food, you’re practicing a new way of responding.

The craving doesn’t have to make the decision for you.

10/07/2026

What if you gave yourself one weekend to really focus on your recovery?

Most of the time, you're trying to work on your relationship with food while you're also working, taking care of your family, running errands, answering messages, and handling everything else life brings.

It's hard to step away long enough to really think about what's keeping you stuck.

I understand that. I spent years struggling with overeating myself, and I know how easy it is to keep thinking, I'll do better tomorrow.

Sometimes you need to intentionally make space for something different.

That's why Tony and I created the Renew • Reflect • Restore Retreat.
For one weekend, you'll have the opportunity to step away from your normal routine and focus on your recovery and your relationship with God.

We'll walk through all 12 Steps together, with Christ-centered teaching, personal reflection, practical recovery tools, and time with other women who understand the struggle with food.

You don't have to have everything figured out before you come.

You just have to be willing to take the next step.

October 30–November 1 | Phoenix, Arizona

We'd love to have you join us.

👉 Learn more and register: reshapeandrecover.com/retreat2026

10/06/2026

**What was really going on when you overate?**

Sometimes we become so focused on the food that we forget to look at what was happening underneath it.

Were you stressed?

Lonely?

Bored?

Looking for comfort, relief, or a reward?

A slip doesn't have to be something you simply regret. It can also teach you something.

In this week's **Reshape and Recover Podcast**, Tony and I talk about Psalm 51 and what we can learn from David about being honest when we've fallen short—not making excuses, but also not allowing shame to keep us stuck.

We also talk about looking at what led to the overeating and asking:

**What could I do differently the next time I'm in this situation?**

Maybe you need to reach out to someone sooner. Pray before entering a difficult situation. Strengthen a food boundary. Or recognize that a food you thought you could handle is continuing to cause problems.

Failure doesn't have to be wasted. With God's help, we can learn from it and grow.

🎧 **What Do I Do After I Overeat? Recovery Through Psalm 51**

Listen here: https://www.reshapeandrecover.com/podcast

10/05/2026

You overate. Now what?

Maybe you ate something you hadn’t planned or went back for more when you knew you’d had enough.

And now that familiar thought comes: *I already blew it. I might as well keep eating.*

I know that feeling because I lived it for years.

But you don’t have to let one choice turn into an entire day—or week—of overeating.

You can stop right here.

Psalm 51 shows us what to do when we’ve fallen short: turn back to God, be honest about what happened, receive His forgiveness, and move forward.

You don’t need to punish yourself.

You don’t need to promise you’ll “start over Monday.”

You just need to make your next right choice.

Your next meal is a new opportunity to eat what you planned, thank God for His grace, and keep walking forward.

You haven’t lost all your progress because you struggled today.

Need help making that next right choice?

My free No Extra Food guide gives you practical steps to help you stop eating when you've had enough and get back on track.

Download it free: reshapeandrecover.com/noextrafood

10/04/2026

“For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” — Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)

God has created each of us with special gifts to use to help others. He can also use what we've learned through our struggles, such as overeating, to encourage someone else. As we reach out to help others, we continue to grow in our own recovery and in our walk with God.

Prayer:
Dear Lord, thank You for all the blessings You've given me. Help me to use my gifts and experiences to help others. Equip me to do good works as I walk closely with You. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

10/03/2026

Recovery was never meant to stop with us.

One of the beautiful things about the 12 Steps is that as we grow, heal, and experience freedom, we have something to give away.

And there’s another reason we give it away: helping others strengthens our own recovery too.

When we encourage someone else, share what we’ve learned, and remember where we came from, we reinforce the principles that helped us find freedom in the first place. Recovery isn't only about what we receive. Part of continuing to grow is learning to give back.

Someone else needs the encouragement you once needed.

Someone else needs to know that a life controlled by food doesn't have to stay that way.

Someone else may need to hear how God met you in the middle of your struggle.

That's part of Step 12—allowing what God has done in our lives to become a source of hope and encouragement for someone else, while continuing to practice these principles in our own lives.

You don't need to have perfect recovery. You don't need all the answers. Sometimes simply being willing to walk beside another person is enough.

We strengthen our own recovery when we help someone else strengthen theirs.

📖 If you'd like to work through all 12 Steps from a Christ-centered perspective, 12 Steps to Recovery from Overeating: A Christ-Centered Walk Through the 12 Steps is available on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/b59l7hh

10/02/2026

Do you ever feel like you should be stronger by now?

Maybe you’ve been working on your eating for a long time, but you still have cravings. You still get tempted to turn to food when you’re stressed, lonely, tired, or upset.

And sometimes you may wonder, Why am I still struggling with this?

Paul wrote about a weakness he desperately wanted God to take away. Instead, God told him:

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9

Weakness isn't always a bad thing.

It can be the very thing that reminds us how much we need Him.

When the urge to eat hits, we don’t have to pretend we’re strong enough to handle everything ourselves. We can stop and pray:

Lord, I’m struggling right now. I need Your help more than I need this food.

Recovery doesn’t mean we never feel weak.

It means we’re learning where to turn when we do.

10/01/2026

Easy dinner tonight—chicken quesadillas!

I used cooked chicken breast, added a few simple seasonings, cheddar cheese, and corn tortillas since I'm gluten-free. Nothing fancy—just an easy meal that Tony and I both enjoy.

One of the freedoms I've found in recovery is that food doesn't have to be complicated. I can plan a meal, enjoy it, and move on with my evening.

Sometimes dinner can just be dinner. 😊

What's one of your favorite easy dinners?

09/30/2026

What if you could step away from everyday life for one weekend and focus on your recovery?
Not another diet.

Not another list of foods you’re “allowed” to eat.

A weekend to slow down, spend time with God, look honestly at what has been keeping you stuck, and work through the 12 Steps with others who understand the struggle.

That’s what Renew • Reflect • Restore is about.

From October 30–November 1, Tony and I will be leading a small Christian retreat in Phoenix for people seeking freedom from overeating and emotional eating.

We’ll walk through all 12 Steps, with time for teaching, personal reflection, fellowship, and practical application.

And because we’re keeping the group small, there will be room to actually connect—not disappear into a crowd.

You’ve spent enough time fighting food. Give yourself a weekend to focus on recovery.
Learn more or register:
reshapeandrecover.com/retreat2026

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Peoria, AZ
85382

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