I enjoy my food and the experience of mealtime more when I focus on mindfulness. I notice I eat more slowly and notice satiety cues better, too. In thinking of nervous system states, this approach to eating ensures I'm in the parasympathetic 'rest and digest' mode. The People's ecochallenge resources for mindful eating have some practical tips for mindful eating strategies such as using one's nondominant hand for eating to help stay present. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/distracted-eating-may-add-to-weight-gain-201303296037

I do not think I am 'addicted' to sugar, but I do believe I consume more than I should. Compared to my friends, I eat less sugar. I want to move away from relying on sugar and caffeine as a pick-me-up and instead use exercise or homemade protein bites. The first time I cut sugar was a few years ago, in my morning coffee. I think that over time, the acidity of black coffee started taking a toll on my gut, so now I balance it with a little oat milk. Currently, the struggle has been with an open candy dish at work, thanks to spooky season. I walk by it at least 15 times a day, and a few pieces of candy jump into my mouth throughout the day. I'm bringing carrot and celery sticks with peanut butter to work today to help overcome that challenge.