A 29-year-old woman who has struggled with maintaining a healthy weight for most of her life has decided to tackle her

A 29-year-old woman who has struggled with maintaining a healthy weight for most of her life has decided to tackle her New Year’s resolution. On several different occasions, she has attempted to lose weight; however, she has never been successful. Every year, eager to begin her weight loss journey, she reads self-help books, joins exercise programs, and tries many fad diets. However, as the year progresses, she eventually feels defeated and is overtaken by the energy and effort required to maintain her new healthy lifestyle. Inevitably, she stops going to the gym and returns to eating unhealthy foods. Once she relapses into her old habits, she does not welcome any information or support regarding weight loss and exercise. She becomes defensive and often defends her habits, saying, “I don’t see a problem with the way things are now.” Based on the stages of change (TTM), to which stage has she relapsed?