Hey Tim, welcome to the site! I'm a pretty recent quitter (day 45) and I can tell you that the "One day at a time" mentality really does make a difference in your quit. When you hit a rough patch, the 'addict' voice in your head will tell you to give in because "you can't quit forever, no way, why even try, you might as well have a chew now". Tell that voice to F*CK OFF. You dont have to quit forever, you're not gonna live nearly that long. Just quit for today. Do whatever you have to do to not put nicotine in your body today. I use hard candy, sunflower seeds, gum (not nicotine!), fake chew (BACC OFF and Smokey Mtn), and lots of exercise. Whatever it takes. Find what works for you, and do it. ANYTHING is better than going back, even if it means you pack on some weight temporarily, due to eating more.
Glad you're here, Tim, if I can help in any way, just shoot me a PM.
Rick