Tracy Roberts, RD

Hello!  My name is Tracy Ganem, and I’ve been helping people become more healthy so they can actively participate in their lives for 33 years!

I can tell you the name of every person in my life who made a negative comment about my weight.  In school, I was the one picked last for teams; the one always trying the next fad diet; the one wearing the husky sizes. These were painful events, and they affected my body image as well as how I felt about myself.  The positive result of this, however, was that I gained empathy for others experiencing similar struggles.  My clients can speak freely to me knowing that I walk alongside them.  I listen, not judge; I coach, not shame.  We are in this together, and together, we are better!

My formal education began with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Auburn University.  From there, I attended the University of Southern Mississippi where I received a master’s degree in nutrition and foods plus my Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist status.  After working for a while, I realized that I wanted to learn more, so I studied for and passed the test to become a Board-certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management; currently, I am the only dietitian in Alabama who has this board-certification.  Currently, I reside in Huntsville, Alabama.

While the fields of weight loss and bariatric surgery are my primary focuses, there is overlap between these and other areas that I coach such as fatty liver, prediabetes, hypertension, etc.  Many people with these conditions have been told by their physicians to lose weight and exercise more.  While this tells people what to do, it doesn’t tell people how to do it.

The how is my focus.  Everyone’s life is different, and everyone has different abilities.  Through open, unbiased discussion, we can establish what path leads you to your goals.  Yes, there will be obstacles on this path, but we will identify these and take whatever detours are needed.