I feel reborn, but not without other issues

I found nofap because I was looking for help to deal with my lack of libido and ED when having sex with my wife. I was so far into porn that I never asked my wife for sex....for years. I had no desire. I waited for her to tell me she was interested, which was about every 2 months. Our relationship was in the dumper and I felt terrible. I knew that porn was absorbing my desire to initiate sex with my wife.

So, 34 days ago I went cold turkey and cut out porn/mast. Cold turkey. I'm 49 years old.

So, here is what I have experienced so far:

1. After about 2 weeks, I became really horny. I battled the urges until I was climbing the walls. I asked my wife for sex, and WOW. I was able to climax, stay hard, and the orgasm was really good.

2. I experienced the chaser effect after sex. The next day is always the hardest after sex.

3. I have been having sex with my wife 1-2 times per week now. I am hornier than I have ever been. Or at least that I remember.

4. I haven't been tempted to look at porn. This is the strangest part for me. I didn't think it would be that easy.

Here are some of the downsides:

1. I have been reading/looking at hook up sites and fantasizing about having affairs with hot women. I didn't realize that cutting myself off from porn/mast would increase these issues. I think subconsciously I have been using porn/mast as a way of relieving my itches and urges. I forgot that I have a serious wandering eye.

2. I have trouble dealing with other addictions: overeating and alcohol. My theory is that my mind is craving dopamine and I am turning to other pleasures that provide a hit.

3. I am EXTREMELY preoccupied and I am having trouble focusing on work.


Overall:
I am thrilled to have my sex life back with my wife. It is really great to be close to her again, and it is great to actually be having GREAT sex again. I mean, it is AWESOME. This ALONE is the most amazing benefit to staying on NoFap, especially if you are an old married guy like me.

But, I need to deal with my mind. There are some real issues here. The cravings for temporary pleasure is going to really cause some heartache unless I get a hold of it. I don't like being a louse. I don't want to cheat on my wife. I am going to start meditating again this week in hopes of getting closer to my mind and understanding why I am having urges. I am going to increase my cardio fitness as well and try to burn off some of that sexual energy.

I'd be really interested to know if any other guys out there have dealt with some of these same issues.