Detox + training

After a strange summer, it’s now time to start planning the autumn. (no matter how hot it’s outside, my autumn always begins in August).
I feel extremely bloated, sluggish and dissatisfied with myself. For you the below photo might be "not too bad", but I simply don’t recognise myself, instead I see a rather cute elephant.

I’m going to start it nicely with a two-week detox. During the first phase, which lasts 4 days, I will:

• avoid caffeine (:()
• avoid alcohol
• stop using salt (which is already OK because I never add salt to my food)
• avoid sugar
• avoid red meat
• drink 6-8 glasses of water daily
• avoid dairy: this is the most difficult point for me.

During these two weeks I will go for long walks, as well as do a daily session of pilates and/or yoga.
When the two weeks are up, I will need to follow a stricter meal plan + start running again + join a gym.
What are my goals then?

• I want my old clothes to fit.
• My ideal weight is my "Russian weight", and it’s the one I’m aiming for. It’s crazy, but let’s see if I get all the way down there.
• I want to run a 10K in January and a half marathon in April. If everything goes according to plan, I will be celebrating my next birthday in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, running and in great company! :)
• I want my body to be toned, not just boney.
• And last but not least: I want to learn to cook eat healthy food that actually tastes good.

Do you have any similar projects? Or perhaps any good advice?