Reshape and Recover

03/29/2026

“He who did not spare his own son, but gave him up for us all – how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” Romans 8:32 (NIV)

When we think about all that God has done for us, it is easier to trust that all will work together for our ultimate good. Therefore, we can have hope in the Lord during hard times instead of turning to food.

Dear Lord, thank You for all the blessings You’ve given me. I know I have been richly blessed in all things—even in the hard times. Help me to remember all Your blessings, especially the gift of Your Son, during those hard times. Help me to turn to You during these times and not to extra food. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

03/28/2026

“I could never do the 12 steps… because of Step 9.”

I knew someone who said that once.

He wasn’t willing to make amends—especially to people who had hurt him.

And honestly… I understand that.

Step 9 can feel overwhelming, unfair, even impossible.

➡️ Why should I be the one to apologize?
➡️ What if they hurt me first?
➡️ What if I’m not ready?

But here’s the truth:

You don’t start with Step 9.

You start with Step 1.

And as you walk through the steps with God…
He changes your heart along the way.

By the time you get to Step 9, something is different.

You’re not the same person anymore.
You’ve experienced grace.
You’ve seen your part.
And God begins to give you something you didn’t have before—

Willingness.

That’s the key.

This isn’t about forcing yourself to do something you’re not ready for.

It’s about trusting that God will prepare you when the time comes.

And we know this is a Biblical principle:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Matthew 5:9

Making amends isn’t about saying, “They were right.”

It’s about saying,
“I’m choosing peace. I’m choosing obedience. I’m choosing freedom.”

And here’s what many people don’t expect:

👉 “Step 9, the one people fear the most…
often becomes one of the most freeing steps of all.”
— 12 Steps to Recovery from Overeating, by Julie Kleinhans

Because when we make things right,
we experience a kind of peace that food could never give us.

If Step 9 feels too big right now, don’t let it stop you.

Just take the next step.

Trust God with the process.

He will get you there.

If you’d like help walking through the steps in a simple, Christ-centered way,
my book 12 Steps to Recovery from Overeating will guide you step by step.

👉 Link in the comments

It’s written from my own journey and designed to help you experience real freedom—one step at a time.

03/27/2026

We’re looking for 10 people to be part of something special.

Tony and I are getting ready to launch our 90-Day Devotional Journal, and we’re inviting a small group to be part of the launch team.

This isn’t just about helping us—it’s a chance to:
✔️ Spend 90 days growing closer to God
✔️ Strengthen your recovery one day at a time
✔️ Be part of something meaningful before it’s released

As part of the launch team, you’ll:
• Get early access to the devotional
• Have the opportunity to share feedback
• Be invited (if you’d like) to leave a positive Amazon review when it launches

We’re asking for about a 3-week reading window, but there’s no pressure to rush.
👉 We’re only taking about 10 people, and I’ll be choosing the group soon.

If you’d like to be part of this, I’ve put the link in the comments below 👇

03/26/2026

“I messed up again… I’ll start over tomorrow.”

That’s a cycle so many people get stuck in.

Overeating → guilt → trying again → falling back into the same pattern.

The problem usually isn’t knowing what to eat.

It’s the shame that pulls you back.

The thing to remember here is…
It’s not about perfection. It’s about progress.

And learning how to respond differently when you struggle.

What’s one small step you can take today?

03/25/2026

“I feel like I know what to do… I just can't do it.”

That’s something I hear often.
And honestly—it’s something I lived.

For years, I struggled with overeating, even though I understood nutrition and wanted to change.

What finally made the difference wasn’t more information.

It was a combination of:

✔️ A clear path
✔️ Support
✔️ Faith

The thing to remember here is…
This isn’t about trying harder. It’s about having the right kind of help in place.

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
— Psalm 119:105 (ESV)

When those pieces come together, things start to shift.

If you work with clients who struggle with emotional eating, this is exactly what I’ll be sharing more about this week.

👉 The registration link is in the comments below.

03/24/2026

I can hardly believe this is our 100th episode.

Reshape and Recover didn’t start as a business idea.
It started because I wanted something I couldn’t find.

I had found success in Overeaters Anonymous, and I’m so grateful for that.

But I longed for a Christ-centered recovery option—one that openly talked about Jesus, prayer, and surrendering our food struggles to God.

So in August 2023, I began Reshape and Recover.

I didn’t know what would happen.

When our first two members signed up, I was thrilled—and honestly, relieved.

And God has been faithful.
Today, we’re celebrating 100 episodes.

In this episode, you’ll hear from two members as they share:

• What led them to finally say, “I’m at the end of my rope”
• The fear of giving up binge foods
• What changed when they stopped relying on willpower alone
• Real results—physically and spiritually

Recovery doesn’t happen because we try harder.
It happens when we’re willing to do something different.

If you’ve ever wondered whether life without your binge foods is even possible, I hope this encourages you.

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YVgDTVGcUNQ2ygwW6UDzb?si=9eKWldbqTS6CI-QQC8FF-A

03/23/2026

What if you’re not actually hungry?
What if it’s something else?

Most people struggling with overeating don’t lack knowledge.

They know what to eat.
They’ve tried to follow through.
They genuinely want to change.

But something keeps pulling them back.

Emotional triggers.
Stress.
Spiritual emptiness.

And without the right kind of support, willpower alone isn’t enough.

This is something I’ve seen over and over again—not just in others, but in my own journey.

Basically, the point is…
If we don’t address what’s underneath the behavior, the cycle continues.

This week, I’m sharing a simple framework that brings together faith, structure, and support—because real change happens when all three are in place.

If you work with clients who struggle with emotional eating, this could be a helpful resource for you.

The registration link is in the comments, or feel free to message me if you have questions.

03/22/2026

I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants – but let them not turn to folly. ~Psalm 85:8 (NIV)

So in these verses, the Sons of Korah say they will listen to God, that He promises believers peace, and pray God’s people will not sin.

When God speaks to us, He reminds us that when we follow Him, we have peace. Our prayer every day should be that we follow Him in all we do, think, and say so we will have peace and honor God.

Dear Lord, help me to remember Your promise of peace. Help me to hear Your voice and are wise in our choices with food and in life. Amen.

03/22/2026

This explains the stomachache I get when I eat just 1/3 of an avocado.

Avocados are touted as a superfood, but are they a scam? Is avocado oil a healthy choice? Learn more about avocado nutritional deception.

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03/21/2026

Step 8: A Shift Toward Healing Relationships

At some point in recovery, the focus begins to shift.

We’ve spent time looking honestly at ourselves.
Now we begin to look at our relationships.

This can feel uncomfortable.

We may start to see ways we’ve hurt others — or ways we’ve been hurt — and it can bring up guilt, regret, or even resistance.

But this step isn’t about rushing to fix everything.

It’s about becoming willing.

Willing to see things more clearly.
Willing to take responsibility for our part.
Willing to let God begin changing our hearts.

For many people, unresolved relationships carry more weight than they realize. That weight can quietly keep us stuck — and sometimes even pull us back toward old behaviors.

But when we begin to face these things with God’s help, something starts to shift.

Not all at once.
But little by little.

Forgiveness begins to grow.
Understanding deepens.
And the burden we’ve been carrying starts to lift.

Basically, the point is…
We don’t have to stay tied to the past.

God has already forgiven us — and He can help us walk forward in that freedom, one step at a time.

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” — Psalm 51:10

If you’d like to go deeper into the 12 Steps in a Christ-centered way, I walk through each step in my book. Link is in the comments.

03/20/2026

Many people who struggle with overeating aren’t lacking effort.

They’ve tried.
They’ve started over more times than they can count.
They genuinely want things to be different.

But the same patterns keep showing up.

That can be incredibly discouraging.

What I’ve seen — both in my own journey and in the people we work with — is that real change often doesn’t come from trying harder.

It comes from understanding what’s underneath the behavior and having the right kind of support in place.

You’re not broken.
And this isn’t just about willpower.

Through Reshape and Recover, Tony and I walk alongside people using a Christ-centered recovery approach that addresses the deeper patterns behind overeating.

Next Thursday (3/26), we’ll be sharing more about this in a free live webinar.

If this is something you’ve experienced — or something you see in the people you work with — you can join us.

I’ll place the registration link in the comments.

03/19/2026

Going on vacation doesn’t have to mean everything falls apart with your eating.

This is a picture Tony and I took on our way to a short trip in Cottonwood, Arizona, and we’re having such a good time already. (And yes… I borrowed his hat because the wind was not cooperating with my hair 😊)

But here’s what’s different:

We came with a plan.

Not a restrictive plan.
Not a stressful plan.
Just a simple, intentional one.

We brought some healthy food with us.
We’re choosing wisely at restaurants.
And most importantly… extra food isn’t even an option.

And that changes everything.

Because when you take away the constant decision-making and the “maybe just this once” thinking, there’s so much more space to actually enjoy where you are.

The views.
The time together.
The peace.

The thing to remember here is this:
Freedom with food doesn’t come from willpower in the moment—it comes from having a plan ahead of time.

And when you have that, even vacations feel different.

If you’ve ever felt like travel or busy seasons completely derail you, it might not be a discipline problem.

It might just be that you need a better plan.

That’s exactly what we help people build inside Reshape and Recover—a simple, sustainable approach rooted in structure, support, and reliance on God.

If that’s something you’ve been needing, I’d love to walk alongside you.

👉 Learn more at: www.reshapeandrecover.com

📩 Or message me if you have questions