Jackson huh? I've been there quite a few times with a buddy who use to hunt down there near Vinton county. I'm not a hunter, but I helped him set shit up. Anyway, now that's a town with some good'ol boys.
I say enjoy life and live it. Don't waste time obssessing over dieting. Just eat good foods and go on with your day. If you want something EAT IT. Just don't eat until your sick. You can't cheat life. The race started when you were born and you're losing. You're born dying.
I'll be heading out around 11am-Noon Saturday so 3pm will be too late. I like to ride for 2-4 hours. Do about 150-200 miles and then do something with the wife the rest of the day. Lots of our Sunday group rides when it's not raining are like that too. We'll meet like at 10-11am and have a blast. Many of us usuals on ride pasts have families or spouses.