[Monkeydad]

Thanks. It was a choice based on the fact that when I did drink, it was an all-or-nothing deal. I found myself drinking too much and I was about to get married and wanted to be sober and "there" for my wife and family when they needed me. I quit cold turkey. If I didn't get started, I wouldn't have to worry about controlling myself. Like I said, young and stupid.

Now, I'm majorly into health and fitness since I have a medical condition, so that's made it easy to stick with it.