Erica Leon Nutrition LLC

09/29/2025

As a parent, you play a crucial role in understanding and supporting your child’s growth.

It is important to remember that puberty brings growth spurts and changes in body shape. Instead of worrying, parents should celebrate these transformations together!

09/26/2025

Intuitive Eating ultimately teaches people how to get off the diet roller coaster, trust their inner wisdom, and make peace with food.

Learn the 3 steps to make peace with food and your body image with our free ebook:

https://ericaleon.com/3-steps/

Free Guide: Make Peace with Food and Your Body Image | Intuitive eating guide | Discover these easy steps to stop the yo yo dieting for good.

09/24/2025

The weight loss industry may have you believe otherwise, but GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Ozempic aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution.

Long-term safety risks, appetite suppression, and potential impacts on mental health are just the tip of the iceberg.

Diana Ushay, one of the dietitians on our team, has compiled a list of 5 potential side effects and considerations to understand about weight loss medications, along with some trends that healthcare professionals in the eating disorder space have been observing.

📖 Learn more about the risks and considerations of these medications in our latest article.

Read it here 👉 https://ericaleon.com/2024/12/19/healthy-weight-loss-medications/

09/22/2025

Healthcare should heal - not harm. Yet for too many, weight stigma creates barriers to care, silences voices, and leaves lasting trauma.

Today kicks off Weight Stigma Awareness Week, and we’re uniting to end anti-fat bias in healthcare.

Together with Within Health and the Body Equity Alliance, this year’s theme, Healing Without Harm: Ending Weight Stigma in Healthcare, calls for change in the systems that impact us all.

From outdated metrics like BMI to the automatic prescription of dieting, we know these practices don’t equal health. It’s time for healthcare that listens, respects, and supports every body.

➡️ Learn more and register today for the free events happening this week: weightstigmaawarenessweek.org

09/19/2025

Whether your child is gaining weight in preparation for puberty, by emotional/behavioral eating, or through problems with regulating their sense of hunger and fullness, it’s essential to make home a haven of love and support.

One tip we share with our clients is to refrain from talking about diets or restricting food intake. Instead, focus on fostering a positive relationship with food by emphasizing balance and moderation.

09/17/2025

Not all dietitians have the training and experience needed to support eating disorder recovery. A specialist understands that healing is about more than just food, and they provide weight-inclusive guidance that is nonjudgmental and tailored to your needs.

At Erica Leon Nutrition & Associates, we believe everyone deserves compassionate, evidence-based, and nonjudgmental support and ED treatment. If you’re searching for the right dietitian, this article will help you understand what to look for and how to find the best fit for your journey.

https://ericaleon.com/2025/02/27/why-eating-disorders-dietitian/

09/15/2025

Have you ever wondered WHY you eat the foods you eat, when you eat them?

Take our free “Are You an Emotional Eater?” quiz today and find out what is behind your eating habits and how you can begin to make peace with food.

https://ericaleon.com/quiz

09/12/2025

To help you start the process of speaking to your child about having a healthy relationship with their weight and body, we’ve put together this free download. “10 Tips to Help Your Child Develop a Healthy Relationship with Food” will help get you started.

Download yours today!

https://ericaleon.com/free-10-tips/

09/10/2025

Words matter… especially in eating disorder recovery. One of my clients bravely shared a letter to her treatment team that highlights how even well-meaning advice can reinforce weight stigma and disrupt healing.

If you've ever felt misunderstood by a provider, this post is for you. Her story is not rare, and it’s time for a shift in how we define and support recovery.

Read the full letter here:
https://ericaleon.com/2025/06/12/ed-recovery-needs-more-listening-less-judging/

09/08/2025

Sure, college is an important time of life, but it’s also a fun one! Balance and moderation are the key to building healthy habits and a good relationship with food.

Help your student understand how to balance their diet, whether they’re eating at the cafeteria or cooking in a shared kitchen. Discuss strategies for creating balanced meals with a mix of proteins, grains, and vegetables. This preparation will enable them to make healthier choices and manage their time effectively, even during busy periods.

But remember, it’s also okay to enjoy pizza or an ice cream sundae when the mood strikes, as deprivation often leads to overeating or even disordered eating.

09/05/2025

Intuitive Eating is not a diet or food plan.

It has no pass or fail. Instead, it’s a journey of self-discovery and connection to the needs of both your mind and your body.

If you’re ready to get off the diet roller coaster and go from chaos with food to peace, we have resources to help you!

https://ericaleon.com/intuitive-and-mindful-eating/

09/03/2025

The transition to college is a big one, and the myth of the "Freshman 15" only adds unnecessary stress. But don’t worry—Taylor Lucas, one of our team members at Erica Leon Nutrition & Associates, has ways to help debunk this myth once and for all.

In her recent article, Taylor shares why the Freshman 15 shouldn't be feared and offers tips on how to guide your college student toward a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Take a moment to read and share this valuable resource.

https://ericaleon.com/2024/07/26/parents-students-freshman-15/

Parents and college students alike should stop fearing the myth of the freshman 15 and instead make plans to guide your college student in non-judgmental ways.