A smaller start might be to go to the gym and get a personal trainer.
Going to the gym really helps straighten out the thinking process and releives TONS of stress, besides getting you in better physical condition.
The Philippines is interesting and cheap, IF YOU HAVE DOLLARS for income. $20K/year lives pretty good there, but then again you are in a country with little infrastructure and lots political upheaval. And, unless you are of Asian ethnicity, (in other words you are white or black) you stand out like a sore thumb and are an easy target either for thieves or other bad guys (islamo-terrorist types).
I would opt for the gym/personal trainer if I were you.
Another suggestion: meet a nice Filipina and bring the Philippines to you!