Smoke-free & Alcohol-free, but still pretty awesome!

About a month and a half ago I decided to quit smoking. I'm 38. With that, came LOTS of additional eating. I decided to join the gym, stop drinking alcohol for awhile and truly get healthy for the first time in my life. I've exercised before, heck I've even had trainers! But I always left the gym and went right back to bad habits. I feel really good right now and am totally new to this community. Looking for friends, advice, healthy recipes and motivation! I want the lifestyle and not just a "quick fix!"