Sounds like this may be beneficial on many levels Lucas. Take heart in what Joe and Lisa have offered.
Since you have been open, I will share with you that I don't care much for those who burden others with negativity and defeatism. But it sounds like you have decided to focus on the positives of what you can do and walk on the sunny side of the street!
I believe I would be accurate in saying that many of us here are rooting for you.
This year the diet is definitely gonna stick!