Global obesity, marked by excess body fat, poses severe health risks, straining healthcare systems. Effective weight management strategies that are practical and sustainable are crucial to combat this growing health crisis. One such approach involves the utilization of digital interventions to provide structured and personalized weight loss programs. This study focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of the digital solution, Mfine’s Weight Loss Program (WLP), targeted at overweight individuals as defined by Body Mass Index (BMI) criteria. The primary objective of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of Mfine’s digital Weight Loss Program in overweight individuals by determining the average weight reduction achieved through the implementation of intermittent fasting and carbohydrate reduction. Furthermore, the study aims to evaluate the benefits of digitally monitoring recommended diets through meal images. This study involved 180 participants within a wide age range of 18 to 80 years with overweight conditions. Participants received personalized support from health coaches, dietitians, and fitness trainers along with adjustments to their daily lifestyles. The study assessed effectiveness by comparing participant’s initial and final weight measurements over 90 days. Results revealed a significant (p<0.001) reduction in weight for both genders, with promising outcomes in terms of weight reduction. Among the 180 participants (76 females, 104 males), the average initial weight for females was 77 kg and males were 90 kg. At the program’s end, the average weight reduction for females was (72.2±3.91) kg and for males was (85±3.95) kg. In conclusion, the study has offered a simplified lifestyle intervention with a focus on behavior through mobile health monitoring demonstrating feasibility and positive reception. It indicates positive outcomes in weight reduction. Importantly, the incorporation of meal image monitoring effectively records dietary habits, allowing timely personalized advice and tailored nutritional approaches that result in improved participant outcomes.

Keywords:Obesity; Mfine app; Meal images; Digital nutrition; Weight loss program; Intermittent fasting; Carbohydrate reduction