Rasha’s Story

“I am incredibly thankful to have been given this amazing gift, and I am the healthiest and happiest I have ever been.”

I have been a Plus-Size Model since 2003, proudly representing beauty at any size, but I have always struggled with my weight. I was even cast on NBC’s television show “The Biggest Loser” in 2006. I lost a total of 70 pounds, getting down from 237 to 167 pounds while on the show.
As amazing as the experience of being on “The Biggest Loser” was, I gained back all of my weight and then some, ballooning up to 288 pounds over the next few years. Even at my highest weight, I ended up meeting and falling in love with the most amazing woman I have ever met. Vanna and I were married in 2010, and I gave birth to our beautiful baby girl Leilani in 2011.

As my personal life began to unfold in an incredibly positive direction, I realized that it was time to put my physical health first. Although the concept of “The Biggest Loser” is phenomenal, I did not continue the rigorous workout and diet that I learned on the show.

Since Rasha had Gastric Sleeve Surgery in 2013, she has successfully kept off over 115 pounds, an is getting stronger each day. Rasha hired a Personal Trainer for the first two years post surgery to help start her fitness journey, and now practices yoga and walks to keep up with her cardio.

Rasha has made monthly meal plans focusing on high protein and low carb for her and her family since 2013, and enjoys food more now since she has had surgery, focusing more on flavors rather than quantity. Rasha has continued to play competitive softball, she has traveled all over with her wife and daughter, and has continued to model, representing beauty at any size.