I wrote a new blog post today: http://larissaridesforcleanair.org/2...o-get-serious/

I'm starting with a personal trainer who specializes in cycling (he's a Cat 1 MTB racer) on Sunday and officially kickstarting my goal to lose 15-20 lbs by April. I think I can do it with the right guidance!

In other news, I am at ~$700 in my fundraising... nearly 10% of my goal! Yeehaw!

I thought of a fantastic idea for a fundraiser I can do with students at my school called Penny wars. I am hoping my head of middle school will approve it as it's for a wonderful cause and it's in support of one of their teachers. It also won't break the piggy bank so to speak, depending solely on coins.

Additionally, my mom is in the process of making a gorgeous queen size quilt for me to raffle. She is donating it, and I'm really excited to see it once it's professionally quilted. This is the pattern she and I settled on. We'll be ready to start the raffle in January.