When I moved abroad, I stopped buying groceries 'like an American.' Now, I eat and shop better — and I've lost 100 pounds.

Living abroad helped improve my relationship with food and how I buy it — and I've lost about 100 pounds in the past seven years.

Halona Black

• Moving abroad pushed me to shop more often for fresh, seasonal food, changing how I cook and eat.
• Cooking fresher, simpler meals helped me build a better relationship with food and my body.
• Years later, this shift led me to spend less on food and adopt a more intuitive approach to eating.

When I lived in the US, Saturday...