Yeah this makes a lot of sense. The power starts in the brain. And if you haven't lifted for a long time, ease into the goal weight, not dive into it right away. It's like warming up for the real...
I am no stranger to having suicidal thoughts. When I was several years younger, it got so bad to the point that I had to go to a mental facility for weeks twice at 22 and then again at 27. ....
It is very possible. Is it ideal? No. Can it be done? Yes. Most people on this site have A.d.d and dont have the patience to accomplish it. They will do it for week and quit when they look in the...
Try varying your exercise. I was told that the body gets used to what you do regularly so you need to change something in your exercise routine to 'wake it up' & get it going again.
Most better hotels have weight and other exercise equipement, but one can find "exercise" just about anywhere in Europe, unless you make a point of taking transportation.
The more water you drink (routinely) the less water your body holds on to.
Also there are bodybuilders who take creatine year round, straight through contests..
I did intermittent fasting and I loved it. I did 16:8 and had my workout in the morning while fasting. I felt so much lighter and energized during excercise.
For me, fasting is great.