Merlon has always been one of my most favorite people. He has such a gentle and kind soul. He is soft spoken and thoughtful...but has always had a strong presence about him. As a little guy his nickname was P.B. which stood for Pretty Boy...which he was and still is... He has always been genuine and caring especially with his nieces and nephews. As a teenager and young adult when my life took me as far away from my family as one could possibly get... I was always grateful for Merlon's open arms and big bear hugs. While we did not grow up in the same house, I never felt distanced from him in any way. Merlon has always made an effort to really know me, love me and spend time in my life. Today, I want to honor this man and his walk to reclaim his life. I am SO proud of him...he is a true inspiration to any one who needs to make a change. God Bless you Merlon...I am humbled by your strength, dedication and determination. We are all pulling for you and we are thankful for your willingness to embrace life and live it well.
Merlon start Weight 366 pounds
(Tina 2o pounds heavier)
Today 222 pounds WhooHoo
"I have lost 144 pounds, started at 46.8% body fat and now I am about 19%. I wore a tight pant size 50...I just bought a pair size 36 and I need a belt."
Give it up for my brother.... as my son said..."Uncle Merlon, You're Ripped."
P.S. He is single.
Merlon start Weight 366 pounds
Wow!!! Good for him! I love seeing someone overcome lifes challenges. It encourages me.
ReplyDeleteUncle Merlon, I am really proud of you.
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes! Uncle Merlon is not only ripped, he is smoking hawt! Oops, sorry Tina, I know he's your little bro and all. What an amazing and truly inspiring transformation!
ReplyDeleteI am very happy to see my Brother in law doing so well.
ReplyDeleteWow! This story is amazing and inspiring. He should have been on the program...he would have won the $250,000 for sure!
ReplyDeleteWow! Truly incredible! And pathetic little me can't seem to lose this 10 lbs that's been haunting me since last fall. :(
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! What a transformation. He should be so proud of himself. Gives me more motivation.
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo!! Way to go Merlon!! You look hot. Go get the chicks!
ReplyDeleteAmazing!! It's awesome what people can achieve when they want it!
ReplyDeleteNow that's an inspiration! Great job Merlon! And how lucky you are to have a wonderful brother like him.
ReplyDeleteWow- he looks AMAZING!! Go him!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Friday follow:)
Ojalá! I can take Merlon's lead and get back to my pre-broken leg workout routine... I've been away so long now that I just don't know where to start. Merlon is an inspiration to me and getting in shape is the least I can do to show my support.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible transformation! Great job Merlon!
ReplyDeleteIt has been a privilege to know Merlon. His passion for life and an inner drive has given him the motivation to make a change. Keep up the good work Merlon.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! Good for him!!!
ReplyDeleteI would like to thank all of my friends and family for all of the encouragement the past 14 months. I would like to especially thank Tina for thinking that this was worth sharing with everyone, but I think she made me look pretty good. I would like to thank all of you for the encouraging comments. I think that was the first time I have ever been called hawt. And thanks to Jacob for all the help along the way.
ReplyDelete...its all true, every word! You've worked hard to find your center and you should feel good about yourself, your life and the changes you've made along the way. Though not one singular event usually messes us up...a singular event can set us straight...exercising and losing weight WILL and HAS changed your destiny, most obviously the length of your life. LOVE YOU.
ReplyDeleteThat is truly amazing! Good on you!
ReplyDeleteMerlon you are amazing AND ALWAYS HAVE BEEN. I've known since childhood that you and Tina were made of the same amazing stuff/caliber/fire/class.
ReplyDeleteTina's words are true...you've always been welcoming and inclusive towards me and my folks too.
Between your access to Camille Beckman products, your Harley riding, and your new healthy habits the women are gonna be all over you.
Much light and love,
Tina's other sib (otherwise known as A.J. (aunt jenny))
OH my goodness-Biggest Loser and Biggest WINNER! This is absolutely incredible! I am typing here with the biggest smile and tears running down my face.
ReplyDeleteMerlon-You look incredible! Clearly, you have invited us all to the GUN show-you are totally ripped and incredibly handsome. I would suggest getting on a dating site ASAP if you are not already because you will be having ladies all over the US wanting to date you! I think that it is incredible that you took your life in your hands and did this for yourself. Nothing short of absolutely AMAZING.
Tina~I would love to do a comb feature with both you and your brother as a guest post. This is just incredible. From losing my brother in April I just melt whenever I read about families who are truly connected and brothers and sisters. This filled me up with so many emotions! How much you love him and how proud you are--and you should be--we all should be. Merlon you are a true role model! Watch out ladies--here he is!!
How awesome is that.. ya know what makes it even better for him.. the fact that you loved him regardless of what he looked like...or what his size was.. He chose it because he was loved..
ReplyDeleteWoah Tina..Your bro is amazing! Im sure he feels so good and healthy!
ReplyDeleteI had a great time with you this morning too. I hope the snow stays on the hills for you and sunny and warm down in the valley!
Wow! Way to go Merlon! He looks great and awesome!
ReplyDeleteDropping by from Midday to give your brother support! :D
wow! That's awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is amazing! His hard work paid off :-) Congrats!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Midday Escapades!! OH MY!! Wow!! Good for your brother! Did he do this using the Biggest Loser Diet or was that just a good title. I tried the diet last year and lost 20 lbs. I hope that your brother gets to see this and how proud and how much you love and think of him!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
So awesome! A big congrats to you Merlon. You look awesome!
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing! You should be proud of your hard work. I am sure it wasnt always easy. I live in NYC & there are going to be auditions next week for The bIggest Loser show. I am going and pray they pick me
ReplyDeleteFound you over at Midday Escapades and I am glad I did! What an inspirational story!!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome!!! Way to go! That's inspiring! He's barely recognizable- way to go!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteWOW....this is amazing and very inspirational!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!
Wow!!! Awesome!!! Thanks for the inspirational post!
ReplyDeleteWow he's really good looking in that after picture! He looks awesome! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteWOW! How did he do it? I'm currently trying to lose 50 lbs after having my baby. I'm doing pretty good...but the show the Biggest Loser the weight just falls off. I'd love to know how others do it.
ReplyDeleteThat is AMAZING! Way to go, Uncle Merlon!
ReplyDeleteCongrats this is awesome. Maybe share some secrets for those of us that need motivated.
ReplyDeleteHoly crap!!
ReplyDeleteWow! what a transformation! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! truly amazing :) What a transformation and an inspiration. So happy that he was able to overcome the problem and this probably saved his life. Blessings...
ReplyDeleteGood for him!! That really is so amazing! What a wonderful life changing transformation.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is such an incredible and inspirational story-No WONDER your paying tribute to your brother...He deserves every bit of it :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your amazing transformation Merlon! Your definitely an inspiration in many people's eyes including me!
holy cow , nice dang job!! ok i need help , tell me the tips you did to start off , seriously !
ReplyDeleteWow way to go Marlon! That is totally awesome.
ReplyDeleteHaha! I love that you said he's single! I feel so good to witness all the positivity- kudos to the brother! Enjoy life, all of you- great job!
ReplyDeleteWOW stopping over from Lynn's blog! That's so impressive congrats to your brother!
ReplyDeleteWell check it out! Excellent! :) Congratulations to him for having such devotion. Now shave off the facial hair and lets get you hooked up with a smokin' hot woman! ;) lol
ReplyDeleteWhoa, did I sign in as my hubby (Dave Moody) oops I did it again if I did, that last comment was from me XmasDolly. I'm sure the hubby wouldn't think your bro was a Hottie! LOL
ReplyDeleteHe looks Stunning!!!!!! Way to go Merlon...
ReplyDeleteLori
HOLY SMOKES! KUDOS YOU HUNK AHUNK OF BURNIN' LOVE, YOU! APPLAUSE - APPLAUSE! Girlfriend you bro is a Hottie! How'd he do that besides the workin' out part. How many times a week did he work out and for how long. Oh my too many questions. You really need to write a post on that man's diet. WOW!
ReplyDeleteWow, that took off 10 years. (I bet if he went beardless it would take ten more!) Congtats. Now there is nothing he cannot do, and he will know that for thr rest of his life.
ReplyDeleteHere from FF. ~L
He looks fantastic! What an amazing transformation. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteMerlon,
ReplyDeletegreat job! ...lots of hard work, perseverance, commitment. And Tina, this wonderful post speaks volumes of your love for your "little" brother.
Blessings & Aloha!
Stopping by from Midday Escapades.
Wonderful story! Total life change -- what an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI am over from midday escapades A FAB JOB WELL DONE!!!!!!! talk about amazing!
ReplyDeleteI am also visiting from Midday Escapades. I have to say I am a huge Biggest Loser fan, so when I saw her post to visit here I was more than happy to come. I am so glad I did!! What an amazing story. I love that you are so proud of your brother. The best part about everything he has done is you will get to have so many more memories together now. It sounds like he is not only extremely adorable, but a sweetheart as well. It is good to know you will have lots of time to enjoy one another! Good for you Merlon! What an inspiration you are. Keep up the great work:)
ReplyDeleteComing by from Midday Escapades. I am so impressed....what an amazing accomplishment!
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Amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour brother is an inspiration and WOW! he looks GREAT!!!!
So motivational! Good for him! He looks great!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful!!! Congratulations!
ReplyDeletethat is VERY cool and soooo exciting!! :) waaaaaaaay to go with all the hard work.
ReplyDeleteHeard about you through Midday Escapades. A huge Congratulations on your achievement, Merlon. I pray you will always keep it off and be all that God wants you to be! Incredibly inspiring story.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Wendy @ Faith's Firm Foundation
That is just fantastic. Very very cool!
ReplyDeleteI am following your blog now. :)
WOO HOO!!!! He looks ABSOLUTELY fantastic! I found you through Midday Escapades, and wow, this man is looking good! What an inspiration! Congratulations to your brother, and for you for keeping him around just that much longer due to his hard work!
ReplyDeleteFollowing you now!
Amazing!!! He looks great! What an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWow! You look great! You give a whole new meaning to Phat. Pretty Hot, and Tempting. Its nice to have all that hard work pay off, keep up the good work, but I think you are at a great size now! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteOver from Middayescapes....
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OMG he IS ripped! 'Brother'.....you look FANTASTIC! This is a wonderful inspiration to millions out there! Nice job!