Erica Leon Nutrition LLC

15/08/2025

From adolescence to midlife, nutrition plays a unique role in each phase of life. Whether someone is navigating teen years, pregnancy, or menopause, working with a specialist who understands those stages can make all the difference in healing your relationship with food.

13/08/2025

We're thrilled to welcome Rebecca Mahoney, RD, to the Erica Leon Nutrition team!

Rebecca brings over 30 years of experience supporting teens, adults, and families facing eating disorders and chronic health conditions such as PCOS and cardiovascular issues. She practices from a compassionate, non-diet approach that emphasizes individualized care and long-term well-being.

Rebecca is also passionate about helping women in midlife navigate disordered eating, body image concerns, and menopause-related nutrition challenges.

She offers flexible virtual sessions on weekday evenings and Sundays to accommodate your busy schedule.

👉 Learn more about Rebecca and her approach here: https://ericaleon.com/2025/05/08/eln-team-expanding/

08/08/2025

Our Nutrition Therapy for Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating dietitians provide not only meal support, but also cooking for recovery by helping you understand how to shop, read food labels and prepare simple, but satisfying meals!

https://ericaleon.com/nutrition-eating-disorders/

06/08/2025

“One can be in a larger body and be healthy, or in a smaller body and be unhealthy.”

This quote cuts to the heart of the problem with how we often approach eating disorder treatment. Recovery shouldn’t come with size requirements.

Read more about how one of my clients bravely challenged her treatment team after recognizing that their language was unintentionally reinforcing weight stigma. Her honest reflections and thoughtful letter might inspire you to speak up for yourself, ask for the care you truly need, and advocate for a recovery journey that honors your lived experience.

https://ericaleon.com/2025/06/12/ed-recovery-needs-more-listening-less-judging/

ED Recovery needs more listening to clients, and less judging. Read a surprising letter one client sent to her doctor and therapist...

04/08/2025

Traditional Health goals often focus on weight loss, restrictive eating, or excessive exercise, pressuring people to change their bodies rather than support their well-being.

These resolutions are rooted in diet culture, which prioritizes weight over health and often leads to guilt, frustration, and an endless cycle of feeling like you’ve "failed."

Part of goal setting, especially SMART goal setting, is the R… “Realistic.”

Sustainable health goals that focus on nourishment, energy, and overall well-being are more realistic than arbitrary numbers on a scale.

01/08/2025

Unlike general practice dietitians, those who specialize in eating disorders have extensive training and experience focused on the unique challenges of ED recovery. They understand the complex emotional, psychological, and physical aspects of eating disorders. They are equipped with the tools to help individuals heal their relationship with food in a safe and supportive way.

These dietitians focus not just on nutrition but also on rebuilding trust with food, navigating the often difficult emotions tied to eating, and fostering lasting balance in a way that feels empowering…not restrictive. Their expertise ensures a comprehensive approach to recovery, guiding individuals toward a healthier, more balanced life.

30/07/2025

Striving for the perfect body can lead to negative self-image and anxiety. You have the power to overcome this negative self-image by learning strategies that will improve how you feel about yourself and your body.

To help make this summer a time of joy and positivity, I’ve compiled a list of 11 strategies that will help you foster a more positive body image and fully enjoy the season. You can check it out here:

https://ericaleon.com/2024/05/22/beaches-bathing-suits-body-image/

Remember that the journey to a positive body image is a personal one. It’s about finding peace with your body and embracing the joy of living in it. By implementing these strategies, you can improve how you feel about your body and fully enjoy the beauty of summer.

28/07/2025

There are ten guiding principles to Intuitive Eating, but learning and integrating these principles takes time and lots of personal experimentation.

But it’s worth it!!!

The real beauty of following Intuitive Eating is that you can make changes by exploring and discovering the foods you love. There are no mistakes, just learning opportunities and a chance to undo culture’s ideas about what is good and right for your body.

Learn about the 10 guiding principles and how you can start your Intuitive Eating journey in this article:

https://ericaleon.com/2020/01/03/what-is-intuitive-eating/

25/07/2025

As we get older and enter midlife, the anti-aging and diet culture can negatively affect our self-esteem. Learning the non-diet approach to healthy living can help you heal your relationship with food and body image.

Free yourself today by downloading this free resource: https://ericaleon.com/3-steps/

23/07/2025

Exciting News! Erica Leon Nutrition & Associates continues to grow with new dietitians to help you move from chaos to peace with food and body image. Amy Schwarz and Rebecca Mahoney, are the two newest dietitians to join the team.

Amy and Rebecca are both eating disorder specialists who use a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach to help clients heal their relationship with food and body. From teens and families to adults managing chronic health concerns, they offer personalized support tailored to your lifestyle, whether in-person or virtually.

Both Amy and Rebecca are now accepting new clients. 📅

Read more about their expertise here and see how you can get started:

https://ericaleon.com/2025/05/08/eln-team-expanding/

Meet our new eating disorder specialists at Erica Leon Nutrition. Offering weight-inclusive, non-diet support in-person and virtually.

21/07/2025

A weight-inclusive, non-diet approach shifts the focus from appearance to overall well-being.

Instead of centering nutrition care around weight loss, we work with clients to build sustainable habits that support physical, emotional, and mental health, regardless of body size.

This approach helps reduce shame and encourages a more peaceful relationship with food and body.

18/07/2025

Wear clothes that make you feel comfortable and confident this summer, including swimwear! There's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to style, so choose outfits that reflect your personality and make you feel amazing.

If shopping for bathing suits brings anxiety, look for stores that celebrate all body types, offering a variety of styles that cater to different preferences and comfort levels.