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    Rock Bottom To Rock Solid
    Rock Bottom To Rock Solid
    Rock Bottom To Rock Solid
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    Rock Bottom To Rock Solid

    By Dr. Peter G. Delaney

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    Dr. Peter "Pete" Delaney seemingly had everything going for him. A nice house, a loving family, and a thriving dental practice. But beneath the facade lay unresolved issues which would lead to a never-ending circle of self-destruction, addiction, and ultimately losing everything.

    Overweight, an addict, and incarcerated. Facing the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence, Pete came to a crossroads; give up or push up? Contemplating suicide, he chose the latter. Prison provided limited resources and support to work on elevating one's life, so he put his hands on the concrete floor and started pushing himself up.

    In "Rock Bottom to Rock Solid," Pete reflects on the trouble that landed him face down on the floor, and his life-changing experience of being an inmate in Connecticut's prison system. Pete's introspective story explores, defines, and maps out the fall, the transformation, and the ascent to a better and stronger self.

    Working on his body first, Pete found that the mental benefits quickly followed and rapidly surpassed the physical ones. Learning from the workout habits of other inmates, he was able to develop a bodyweight workout routine of pushups, pull-ups, and the ab wheel that provided him with the best possible results for his body and mind.

    By outlining his journey to a better, stronger self, Pete shares what works for him. The book provides an excellent guide to increasing your fitness with tips on improving your workout game, your diet, achieving your goals, and bettering your overall outlook on life. Pete's bodyweight workout program is simple, cost-effective, and something that anyone can do. Best of all, it is a great way to "own your workout with your workout owning you."

    Learn to love your workout. Love yourself. Seize the opportunity and get started today.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateDec 18, 2019
    ISBN9781543992892
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      Rock Bottom To Rock Solid - Dr. Peter G. Delaney

      You can’t judge a book by it’s cover.

      The man on the right is a much happier, more content individual than the one on the left ever was. Success is not measured in dollars, but rather in self-worth.

      Rock Bottom To Rock Solid

      by Dr. Peter G. Delaney

      Copyright © 2019 by Dr. Peter G. Delaney / Push Up Your Life!

      Contributing Editor, Joseph Hollinshead

      Cover photography by Giordano Gentile

      Photography by Todd Master of Kindness Disque

      All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof

      may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever

      without the express written permission of the author

      except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

      Printed in the United States of America

      First Printing, 2019

      Print ISBN: 978-1-54399-288-5

      eBook ISBN: 978-1-54399-289-2

      www.PushUpYourLife.com

      To my loving daughters, Emmy, Lilla, and Kelly. You didn’t deserve any of this. You don’t deserve any of this. You have always deserved better than I was previously able to provide. My unbridled attention and love are all yours now and for forever. I apologize for the pain and anguish I caused you. The three of you are my role models when it comes to perseverance and strength. Thank you for your patience with me, and above all, the love you bestow upon me.

      I love you more!

      Daddy

      I would like to thank my dear friend Joe Hollinshead for all of his help on this project, as well as his undying support during the hardest time of my life. My gratitude is also extended to his lovely wife and daughter, who so graciously shared him with me when they had no obligation to do so!

      Hard work, dedication, and patience will always prevail in the end.

      Table of Contents

      Disclaimer

      Author’s Note

      Intro

      Prologue

      Push Up Your Life!

      Rock Bottom

      To The SHU

      Getting Started

      Stage 1: The First Four Weeks or Months!

      Stage 2: Still Sore!!! Compacting Your Workout

      Stage 2 Revisited: The Next Three to Six Months!

      Stage 3: Find Your Game!

      The Coat

      Stage 4: Keep Thugging. One Year Later, and Beyond

      Pushups

      Pull-ups & Chin-ups

      The (Not So) Elusive Abs!

      Upping Your Game - Increasing The Number of Reps

      Troubleshooting (Pain and Injuries I Faced)

      Diet and Nutrition (Simple Science and What Worked For Me)

      Cheat Sheet - (It’s A Numbers Game)

      Wrap It Up - (Final Thoughts)

      Rock Solid

      Appendix

      Disclaimer

      This book contains health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational purposes only. You should consult your physician or another health care professional before starting this or any other fitness program to determine if it is right for your needs. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, any professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other health-care professional. Do not disregard, avoid or delay obtaining medical or health related advice from your health-care professional because of something you may have read on this site. Do not start this fitness program if your physician or health care provider advises against it. If you experience faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath at any time while exercising you should stop immediately. The use of any information provided in this book is solely at your own risk.

      Author’s Note

      "T o all of the people I upset or disappointed along the way...I truly am sorry. And to those of you who are sick of me...I don’t blame you. I was sick of me as well."

      Throughout my life I’ve done my best to keep my chin up and take responsibility for my actions, or so I thought. It wasn’t until I put in the work, and actually could do a chin up, that I started to hold myself accountable for my actions. Taking accountability for who I am and what I’ve done has given me peace and acceptance. I hate to admit that jail/prison was good for me, but looking at myself now and the person I’ve become could not have happened without embracing every step of the way for what it was. Without going into details of my case I just would like to make one point: I am not the monster the media made me out to be. That being said, I did break the letter of the law, and I’m sorry for doing so. I never sold anything, but that doesn’t make it right. I broke the trust that many people had in me, including (most importantly to me) my children. The process of restoring that trust will be an ongoing process, but actions will speak louder than words. I may have written certain letters and phrases during my incarceration that can be construed as critical of the justice system, the police, and even D.O.C., in my case, nothing could be further from the truth. I am grateful to them all. My experience with those agencies, albeit tough at the time, helped mold me into the individual I am today. During my time in custody of the Connecticut Department of Corrections (where I spent the majority of my time over the last three years) I had the desire, and made the conscious decision to better myself, but I didn’t have many outlets to prove myself. The one thing I had was the freedom to choose my own body and fitness. I just wanted to look like I tried. I just wanted to see what would happen if I did 1000 pushups a day, every day. I didn’t start with a 1000. I started with one.

      Starting is the toughest part, but just get off your ass and do it. You won’t regret it. Bodyweight exercises are a phenomenal way to get in shape and have the freedom to do so. I recommend you take it slow, let your body be your guide, and stick with it.

      This is a true life story of my journey, and details what I did, what worked/works for me, but everybody is different. Consult a physician before, during and after all exercise routines to see what may work best for you. Take the time to talk to him/her about nutrition and diet as well, remember, everyone is different. People have food allergies and sensitivities, people have differing medical conditions, everybody’s starting point is different, everybody’s genetic makeup is different. Talk to a doctor before starting anything like this.

      Another note is with regards to the lessons I’ve learned. I make note of these later in this text but would like to make one very important point now; people’s time is the most important resource. I did a lot of this alone, but truly couldn’t have done any of it without the kindness of others. When people on the outside took the time to write me or pick up the phone they donated a part of their life to me. They donated a part of themselves to me, and that is an incredible act of kindness and love. When inmates on the inside took the time to talk to me or workout with me they did the same. Incredible that people donated a part of themselves to me. I am forever in debt to them all, and only hope to pay it forward someday. A promise I’d like to keep. Thank you (outside looking in): Emmy, Lilla, Kelly, Joe, Matt, Lance, Todd, Bobby, Mom, Dad, Diane, Tracy, Jen, Ali R, Amy C, Amy D, Caroline B, Bill B, Bernadette, Brian G, Mark S, Jim W and my attorneys. You all helped me find true north on my moral compass and set me in the right direction again. I also want to thank the Hutton family for believing in me when literally no one else would. Thank you, especially Joe.

      From within the walls of man camp: D-Block, Mex, Fred, Mel, Capone, Buck, Talib, Nails, Smitty, J.R., Lucky, Michael, Chupacabra, Joe, Nar, and many others, thank you as well. I’m a better man for knowing you all and working out with you all. To all the C/O’s that put up with me thanks for looking the other way while I worked out., thank you. And to Ms.White, thank you. I couldn’t have done as well as I did in prison without your help, guidance and kind heart. You all gave a part of you to me and I came out a stronger man because of it.

      Everybody is going through something, nobody is perfect. Some people have to find rock bottom in order to find themselves again, and I guess I am one of those people. But you don’t have to be, you just need the drive and determination to change. One way to do this is through physical exercise, and the results are very rewarding; a physically, mentally, and spiritually stronger you. Let’s get started…

      Proceeds of this venture will go towards my daughter’s education, God knows they deserve it!

      Intro

      5/13/19

      I so desperately want to be part of the solution and not part of the problem anymore. I’ve made more mistakes in my life than I can count. I’ve also done some pretty great things. If I am to move forward in my recovery, and my life, I can’t rest on my laurels or live with the pain of my regrets, I can only live for today, and do the next right thing. I once heard integrity defined as doing the next right thing even when nobody is looking. I like to think I’ll live my life with integrity, but I can’t promise that. No one can. I can promise to try. Try and be a good, honest man. A loving man. To try and help a fellow man or woman with something, anything. In order to do that I need to help myself first, and for me, I’ve found exercise is central to my recovery. It provides a healthy outlet that allows me to clear my mind and find the level of focus that I need to move forward in a positive productive manner. It also provides tangible (physical) results that I can look back on at days end and be proud of.

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