by Erica Leon | Nov 11, 2017 | Eating Disorders & Prevention, Mindful & Intuitive Eating
Being “anti-diet” is counter-cultural! When I think about what it takes to maintain my anti-diet truth in this diet culture world, I get really, really mad. I get mad that I have to put in so much effort to protect myself from the world that I live in, and...
by Erica Leon | Sep 27, 2017 | Health at Every Size
“Imagine a world where all bodies were valued and all people are supported in compassionate self-care.” – Linda Bacon When we’re talking about creating a healthier society, we need to be asking some specific questions that most people never...
by Erica Leon | Apr 27, 2017 | Mindful & Intuitive Eating
Written by Ashley Seruya, B.A. The intuitive eating process brings about a lot of change, some of which can be downright terrifying. Enter: weight gain. It should be noted that weight gain is a possible side effect of making peace with food, but it isn’t necessarily...
by Erica Leon | Feb 2, 2016 | Body Image, Eating Disorders & Prevention, Nutrition
Health at Every Size and Body Respect—a Discussion with Dr. Linda Bacon By Erica Leon, MS, RDN, CDN, CEDRD Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Originally published in Mom Dishes it Out With the ever-present discussion...
by Erica Leon | Jan 21, 2016 | Body Image, Eating Disorders & Prevention
It’s January — time for ads about new weight loss programs and products. We even have the release of a new TV show — My Diet is Better Than Yours! Just last week, the government released its 8th Edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans....