Congrats & good luck Hook & CP, and everybody else who's gonna try.
Hook, based on personal experience, you might want to have a plan/goal for after you've cut back.
I always told myself I was gonna quit smoking at 40. My plan was to cut back slowly, then go cold turkey. That was 5 years ago. I cut way back, but I still smoke 7-8/day and can't get past that psychological need.
One thing that helps me alot in cutting back is never smoke inside, not even if it's a blizzard outside. I always go outside to smoke and almost never have the patience/time to sit and smoke the whole thing, and of course, there's never one burning away in an ashtray. I've tried patches, but they didn't work for me. Gum made me want to smoke more. I haven't tried the e-cig. Can't wait to hear how well that works for you. That could be a good possibility for me. I'm gonna think real hard on joining you in your efforts.
Good luck everyone!! I'll say a prayer for strength for you all!