Najary Strenges

About Najary

I’m Najary, a bilingual Registered Dietitian with advanced nutrition degrees and a passion for helping people reclaim their metabolic health. I specialize in bariatric surgery, weight management, and chronic conditions like insulin resistance, PCOS, diabetes, and fatty liver. At the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute of Tampa, I’ve worked alongside top obesity medicine experts, helping hundreds achieve lasting weight loss and disease reversal. My practice is deeply personal—I lost 80 pounds myself, reshaping my mindset, habits, and health. That experience strengthened my empathy and sharpened my strategy. Today, I offer more than nutrition plans—I deliver real-world tools, compassionate care, and a tailored path forward. If you're preparing for surgery, navigating chronic illness, or ready to feel like yourself again, I’m here to guide you with clarity and confidence

Approach to care

My approach is personalized, collaborative, and rooted in science. Together, we’ll define realistic goals and adapt your plan based on your evolving needs, preferences, and lifestyle. I provide customized meal plans alongside tailored guidance on calories, macronutrients, supplements, exercise, and behavior change. Through compassionate nutrition counseling, we’ll address emotional and stress eating with practical tools and honest conversation. Every step is a partnership—flexible, empowering, and focused on long-term progress over perfection. You bring your goals; I’ll bring the strategy, support, and accountability.

Your first session with Najary

In your first session, we’ll explore your medical history, lifestyle, and goals to build a plan that feels realistic and sustainable. You’ll share your favorite foods and preferences, and I’ll provide a personalized meal plan—including snacks—alongside guidance on calories, macronutrients, supplements, exercise, and behavior change. We’ll also discuss any nutrition questions you have and address emotional or stress eating through supportive counseling. Expect a judgment-free conversation and patient-centered strategies tailored to your long-term success.

Location

📍 Tampa, Florida

Education

Dietetic Internship, Florida Health – Graduated with Honors; Master of Science, Nutrition, University of North Florida – Graduated with Honors; Bachelor of Science, Nutrition, Minor in Psychology, Florida International University

Hobbies

Outside of nutrition, I’m a proud dog mom to Tony, my playful chocolate lab and constant companion. I recharge with Zumba, binge reality TV, and happily lose hours wandering every inch of Costco and Ikea. I love watching scary movies year-round—but when Christmas rolls around, I’m fully in my festive element. One of my favorite traditions is making arepas with my family—hands covered in dough, music playing, and laughter filling the kitchen

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