gladis block and her team at nutrition quest are behind the effort. she says most folks can't afford a personal trainer. personalized e-mails are the next best thing. >> we can do suggestions to people specific for their own habits and where they are now. >> reporter: participants choose weekly goals that are highly individualized and thanks to sophisticated software get immediate feedback. >> we are keeping track of how they are doing and reporting back to them. >> reporter: these goals? >> to make it a habit. become a part of your lifestyle, that's what we really want to achieve. >> reporter: as for meili? >> i'm very satisfied. i feel very good about myself. >> a study of 800 casesser employees shows the alive project works. if you want to be part of a new study, join us for free. for more information go to our website, cbssf.com, click on news and health. >> nice to know something is helping people feel better about themselves. works for her, could work for others. thank you. >>> the genius who created two of the best remembered tv series in the 6