The impact of the mindless to mindful (M2M) intervention on self-regulation and fat loss

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of the Mindless to Mindful (M2M) program on fat mass, executive function, exercise identity, and exercise habit strength. A total of 89 adults consented to participate in the M2M program, which as an 8-week behavior change intervention. There was a significant increase in executive function (t = 2.22, p < 0.03, d = 0.23), exercise habit strength (t = 6.87, p < 0.001, d = 0.72), and exercise identity (t = 6.63, p < 0.001, d = 0.66). There was a significant decrease in fat mass (t = 17.31, p < 0.001, d = 1.82). M2M was successful in achieving significant positive changes on the measured outcomes based on high adherence and positive feedback from participants. As a single-group design lacking a control, the results should be interpreted with caution. Future implementation may consider more in-person check-ins, a more rigorous research design, and follow-up measures to determine long-term effectiveness.