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Exploring Life & Business with Marcus Solt of MESPEAKPHYSIQUE

Today we’d like to introduce you to Marcus Solt.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Life is full of unexpected turns. For some, these turns are filled with joy, while for others, they are marked by hardship, struggle, and adversity. My story is one of the latter, but it is also one of hope, strength, and the power of determination to turn pain into purpose.

I was born into a large family of 18 children in Liberia, West Africa. My father had multiple wives, but it was my mother who bore all 18 of us. Tragically, she passed away while giving birth to her last child. Life was never easy. But somehow, my father managed, and we carried on—until a single moment changed everything for me.

When I was just four years old, I made a mistake that almost cost me my life. It was a typical, hot African day, and I was thirsty. I saw a cup on the table and, assuming it was water, I drank it. What I didn’t know was that the cup was filled with a dangerous chemical—a poison called lye, used for washing clothes. In its pure form, lye is clear and odorless, which made it indistinguishable from water.

The moment I drank it, my throat and insides erupted in a searing pain. I ran around screaming, desperately searching for help, but no one knew what to do at first. When someone finally noticed, I pointed to the cup, and they immediately understood what had happened. My life had just taken a sharp, unexpected turn.

At the time, my father was working in the fields, and there was little medical help available. I was rushed to the hospital, but there was not much they could do for me. The damage was severe. My father made the heart-wrenching decision to put me up for adoption, a choice I didn’t fully understand at the time.

I was just a child—small, weak, and very sick. I had no idea what adoption meant, but I remember the moment my father took me to the adoption agency and promised he would be back, not knowing that I would never see him again.

I was taken in by two American missionaries who provided me with the special care I needed. At just 4.5 years old, I could barely swallow anything, not even my own saliva. I had to spit into a bottle because my throat was so damaged. But even through all the pain and suffering, I held onto one thing—hope.

At the age of five, weighing only 21 pounds, my new parents came to Liberia to bring me back to the United States. I will never forget the feeling of landing in Wisconsin—a drastic change from the sweltering heat of West Africa to the biting cold of negative temperatures. I didn’t know what a coat was, much less how essential it was to survive the cold. When I stepped off the plane and felt that sharp, freezing air, my body went into shock. I ran back onto the plane to my mom and dad, looking for warmth. That was the moment I realized that my life was no longer just about survival; it was about starting over, in a completely new world.

The first year in the U.S. was a blur of hospital visits and surgeries. I was admitted to the hospital almost immediately, and I underwent over 20 outpatient surgeries in the first year alone, all aimed at trying to repair the damage to my esophagus. The procedures were grueling. At first, I could only swallow thin liquids, but over time, things improved.

There were many setbacks along the way. My esophagus had to be removed, and my stomach was repositioned. But no matter how hard things got, I kept fighting. Through it all, my parents were there, always by my side, providing comfort and support. And after each surgery, we celebrated with something simple—a small treat of French fries from McDonald’s. It became a tradition, a way for me to remind myself that every hardship could eventually lead to something sweet.

As the years passed, my health improved slowly but steadily. I started gaining weight, and eventually, I was well enough to start school. However, the procedures didn’t stop. Over the course of my life, I’ve had over 100 surgeries, with more to come. My throat continues to close up, and I have to live with the constant reminder of that fateful day when I drank the poison. But I don’t let it define me.

I told myself early on that I would never go back to being malnourished, weak, or feeling inadequate. I would never again be the “skinny” kid, the one everyone looked at with pity. I decided to take control of my life, my health, and my future.

At 20 years old, I created MESPEAKPHYSIQUE, a program designed to help people like me—people who struggle with body image, people who feel trapped in their own skin, people who want to gain weight and build strength but don’t know how. I became NASAM certified and went through all the necessary protocols to become a trainer because I felt like I’ve gotten the body I wanted but what was important to me was getting the knowledge in order to teach it to others struggling.

I wanted to help others find the same strength and resilience that I had found in myself. I know what it feels like to be overlooked, to feel like you’re not good enough because of your body. But I also know that circumstances—no matter how difficult or unfair—do not define us. We can rise above, we can rebuild, and we can thrive.

Today, I’m 6’3″, 200 pounds, with 6% body fat. I’m the healthiest I’ve ever been, and I’m proud of what I’ve achieved. But more than that, I’m proud of what I’ve become.

Through my program, I’ve had the privilege of helping others achieve their own goals and see the results they’ve always wanted. The journey isn’t easy, but it is always worth it. I teach my clients that health is not just about the body—it’s about the mindset. We are capable of far more than we often think. And I’m living proof of that.

Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Sometimes it knocks us down. But it’s not about how many times we fall. It’s about how many times we get back up. And with every challenge, we become stronger.

I may have been born into a family of 18 children in a country far from here, but my story is not one of fate. It is one of choice. It is a story of resilience, of strength, and of taking what life gives you and turning it into something beautiful.

So to anyone reading this, remember: no matter your circumstances, you have the power to change your story. You can overcome, you can grow, and you can transform. Your past does not dictate your future. It is never too late to become the person you were always meant to be.

And I am living proof of that.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It has not been a smooth road lots of ups and downs

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about MESPEAKPHYSIQUE ?
I specialize in online personal trading. I want readers to know the unlikely circumstances can still make diamonds. This can be family issues, health, weight issues or anything in between

What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
The will fo keep going after you get knocked down.

Pricing:

  • $650 for 3months of training flat rate!
  • $1200 for 6months of training flat rate!
  • $2000 for 1 year of training flat rate

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