Bob decided that he was a bit overweight so he created a new exercise program, something he had never tried before. Though he initially had some difficulty setting it up and sticking with it, he has consistently done his workouts for the last eight months. While it is becoming more habitual, the program is still not yet automatic for him so he reinforces himself with new music CDs each month. Bob is most likely in the ________ stage of the stages of change model.

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Bob has created a new exercise program and has consistently done his workouts for the last eight months, indicating that he has reached the maintenance stage. However, he still needs reinforcement through new music CDs each month, indicating that the program is not yet automatic, and he still needs to actively work on sticking with his new habits. Therefore, B (maintenance) is the best choice.

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