Made it...

through the holidays and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be...well I guess I still have the New Year so really not free and clear yet!!!! Dec. 31st also marks my 40th anniversary. Also will be the first yr. I celebrate without a drink because I am so afraid picking up a drink will lead to a smoke. I think I can still enjoy even though I wanted it to be a very special celebration marking our 40th. Nothing like sparkling cider!!!! I am gaining weight,stop smoking now, don't know how much as I never step on a scale but my New year resolution will be to lose it!!!! I know I can after all I am almost into my 3rd month with not one puff!!! I decided not to deprive myself of all the good holiday food since I couldn't smoke and no one had a valuim handy. I am still doing so much better then I thought I would. No big cravings just a habit of thinking occasionally that I should be reaching for one which passes so quickly. I still drink coffee,stop smoking, a soda once in awhile and a cup of hot tea at night which were always triggers for a soothing smoke.....whats it like having a drink for the first time without a smoke. Did anyone find this REALLY difficult or is it the same difficulty as other triggers like coffee? One drink? several drinks?.....does it make a difference? Being tipsy (2-3 drinks)versus stone sober(one drink)? Do you think I should just not tempt it yet or should I give it a go? Got some good Jack Danials just waiting to be enjoyed. What was it like for you?