Thanks for the links. The [2]: article is interesting in a number of ways that I'm hesitant to get into here. I'm aware of Ornish's research on lifestyle, and t

Thanks for the links. The [2]: article is interesting in a number of ways that I'm hesitant to get into here. I'm aware of Ornish's research on lifestyle, and think that support groups are a great idea. But here's the rub: Say my employer gets rid of the candy and sponsers a support group at work for people who lack willpower. That's great! But what about the McDonald's and Burger King down the street? Should my employer lock the doors during work hours in order to control the willpower of its employees who might attempt to buy lunch at such places? What about at home? Should my employer attempt to control the shopping habits of its employees - and perhaps conduct impromptu spot checks of our homes to ensure that we aren't deviating from policy? The point is, at the end of the day, the group can only police so much. Again, support groups are great, but the choice to make a change is with the individual. The alternative is removing free will. That's all I'm saying with my OP.