Catherine has wanted to lose weight for several years, and finally a magazine article on the dangers of obesity makes her decide to take action. Today she went to the market and bought healthful foods, then made herself her favourite high-fat dinner and dessert, knowing she would need to eat these kinds of foods in moderation in the future. According to the transtheoretical model of change, Catherine is in the ____________ stage.

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Catherine is in the preparation stage, as she has made a decision to change (by buying healthful foods) but is still engaging in her old behavior one last time (eating her favorite high-fat dinner and dessert). This stage involves planning for change and may include taking small steps towards it.

Catherine Has Wanted to Lose Weight for Several Years, and Finally