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 favorite 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 decided to take action and has started making small changes, such as buying healthful foods, in anticipation of changing her eating habits.

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