At 40, I was obese, so I moved abroad to Thailand, where I could focus on my health. Leaving the US saved my life.

The author moved abroad to prioritize her health.

Courtesy of Halona Black

• At 40, I was burned out, obese, and stuck in a cycle of hustle.
• Moving abroad helped me prioritize my health and lose 60 pounds.
• Training for and completing a half-marathon in Mexico became a symbol of how far I'd come.

By the time I turned 40, I was deeply unhappy, unhealthy, and unsure of how to fix it. I was divorced, reeling from another failed long-term relationship, and living...