Tammy Lakatos Shames, RD

Hi! I'm Tammy, a registered dietitian, personal trainer, weight loss expert and functional nutrition specialist who truly understands you and the emotional toll it takes when you’re frustrated and defeated by yo-yo dieting or stubborn extra pounds, or feeling scared by your high cholesterol, or that your dad had a heart attack at 50. And that's exactly why I'm so passionate about helping you to feel supported, understood, and as though you're not alone in your health journey.

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What makes my approach different is that I look beyond just weight loss or just high blood sugar to address the complete picture of your health—whether you're concerned about heart health, hypertension, diabetes or pre-diabetes, general nutrition or disease prevention, I uncover the root causes behind your health concerns by examining your unique body chemistry, hormone balance, and lifestyle patterns that conventional approaches often miss. When we work together, we'll look at what's really going on with your body—why you may be holding onto weight, why you may have energy crashes at 3 PM, why certain foods may trigger reactions others don't experience. Every body tells a different story, and I'm here to help you understand yours and get you long-lasting results, whatever your goal may be.

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And as someone who would never want to give up one of my favorite treats, a piece of dark chocolate, I promise you this: you can achieve your health goals without completely depriving yourself of the foods you love. And I'm determined to help you attain your health goals, feel great, look your best, and feel confident. You’ll leave each session feeling motivated, and with clear, concise, easy-to-implement actionable steps that we will agree upon together, that you will work on until our next session. We are a team in this, and you will always feel supported.

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A bit about me: I completed my undergrad at University of Maryland and my dietetic internship at Emory University. I'm a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a member of Integrative and Functional Nutritionists and have advanced trainings in nutrigenomics and cell mediated response testing. My clients have included everyone from celebrities and professional athletes to stay-at-home moms. I've been fortunate to co-author three books as one of The Nutrition Twins, appear thousands of times as a nutrition expert in the media, and serve on the Medical Review Board for Eat This, Not That! But honestly? The real magic happens in those breakthrough moments with clients who finally feel understood and supported.

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I can't wait to help you reach your goals!