Hi All! I’m glad you found me!
I’m Kelly and I am here to share the tidbits of my life and touch upon what I feel is most important…
Laughter, Strength…and, of course, Food. The necessities of life.
I try to find silver linings. I believe that things happen for a reason and if one plan falls apart (which happens a lot!) there is usually a better one right around the corner. I just turned the BIG 3-0 and am finding that it is not as scary as I thought it would be!
I consider myself to be very restless and indecisive well-rounded. I graduated with a degree in Biology, along with minors in Biochemisty and History. There was a time in my life when becoming a doctor was all I wanted to do. For whatever reason, I changed my mind my senior year of college and, since then, I have…become an aerobics instructor, worked toward a teaching degree, worked at an insurance agency, and, finally, found my home at the dermatology office where I now work. I love what I’m doing and I would never change anything about the path that brought me here.
I love and always have loved fitness and being active. That whole aerobics instructor thing I just mentioned?…I have been a Jazzercise instructor for six years and love every minute of it. No. I don’t wear leg warmers and leotards. No. I don’t have big hair (well, at least I don’t try to). No. We don’t workout to Olivia Newton John’s “Let’s Get Physical”. Jazzercise is a great class that incorporates not only cardio, but also weight training, yoga, pilates, kickboxing, and stretching. The music and routines are always changing and staying current! If you have a class by you, I highly suggest popping in and checking it out! In addition to teaching Jazzercise, I love attending other group fitness classes, running, and doing any activity that gets me outdoors!
I have a love affair with food. I rarely eat because I’m hungry…I eat because of how delicious food can be! Cooking and baking is like therapy to me. I use it as that escape that we all need every now and then. I come from an amazing family that believes in consuming large amounts of grains, fruits, and vegetables. And pizza. Buried in cheese. Oh, and speaking of cheese…I could never get enough. I don’t even try to control my obsession. I do my best to eat clean and keep my meals healthy, but I’m all about moderation. I believe that giving into cravings and just forgetting about the rules every once in awhile is good for the soul.
I currently live in a small town about an hour east of Pittsburgh, PA with my fiance, Lee, and our two crazy dogs, Jet and Rosie. Lee is a police officer and owns a Harley…that is what consumes his time. Jet and Rosie are insane and like to wrestle, jump, sit on our laps, and give kisses. That is what consumes their time.
My main goal is to provide information on how to lead your healthiest lifestyle, both mentally and physically. There is no one magic plan that works for everyone. The key is to find the best combination of food and fitness that works for you! So, with that said…go make some of my recipes, go for a walk, try an aerobics class, or flop onto the couch and spend the afternoon in your pjs. Really, anything goes…
I hope you like this little blog of mine. I have made it a place where I love to go and I hope it becomes the same for you!
You can always reach me through email at laughingfood@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or suggestions for me or about the blog. I also would love for you to share your thoughts through comments on any of my posts! I love hearing from my readers and look forward to connecting with each and every one of you!
With much Love and Laughter,
Kelly
Just found your blog and you seem like a very happy and postivie individual…just what I need!!
Can’t wait to keep up with you!
Aw thank you!! That is so nice to hear!!
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Hi! I just discovered your blog and love it! I added you to my blog roll!
I hope you will check my blog out at http://www.yourfoodsmiles.com
I definitely agree that cooking and baking is therapy! It relaxes me after a stressful day!
Jazzercise! How cool! You’re gorgeous and I’m so glad we found each other’s blogs. Your smoothie today looked delicious:) I love pumpkin.
I love your bloggie!
So glad I found it! You are so gorgeous girl, and I have to agree with you that laughter, strength and food are vital to living!
You are BEAUTIFUL! I love the title of this blog and I completely agree with you 100%! I SOOOO look forward to reading more
Hi Kelly! I just came across your blog… and I love your healthy lifestyle philosophy! I look forward to trying your recipes!
Hi Kelly, just found your blog and think it’s great. Lots of stories, pictures and of course food! I look forward to trying some of your recipes.
Thanks!
Aww thanks!
I love your blog and your flexible, laid-back attitude toward healthy living. Good stuff!
Aww! Thank you so much!
Just found your blog and I really love it. You are gorgeous!
Aww thanks!
just came across your blog and can’t wait to keep reading! loves it!!
jenna
JAzzercise!! Awesome! Do they offer nutrition counseling? Just curious.
No we don’t.
While all of the instructors know the basics and can advise good eating options, we don’t do specific meal planning or anything like that.
Just came across your blog and glad I did! Props to majoring in science. There needs to be more of us.
I couldn’t agree more!
I’m reading your blog for the first time, and I’m really liking it! I grew up in a small town northwest of Pittsburgh.
Go Steelers! 
I’m so glad you commented on my blog and that it brought me to yours! You seem like a beautiful person– inside and out. I agree with you 100% about things happening for a reason and I try to live my daily life out with that idea in mind.
Can’t wait to get to know you through your posts!
Love your blog! It’s nice to see that you’re close to Pittsburgh-I’m from there too! Follow me: http://www.katieept.wordpress.com
Hi. Nice to meet you. Have been enjoying your blog. I am about 2 hours east of Pittsburgh in Central PA. Nice to meet another Pennsylvanian!
I found your blog from your guest post today on Tina’s blog and just wanted to say it was really inspiring and straight from the heart and it really spoke to me. You are so strong and I really admire what you have accomplished.
Aww thank you so much! It’s a hard situation for me to talk about it, but the more I do, the better I feel! Thanks so much for stopping by! I checked out your blog too and can’t wait to read more!
Hey, I’m Alicia! I just came across your blog and I LOVE IT! I look forward to continue reading your great posts!
Thanks so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying reading!
I totally agree, I eat because food is SO delicious!
Hi Kelly! Just came across your blog and wanted to stop in and say that I’m really enjoying catching up on your old posts! I’m looking forward to following.
Hi! Thanks so much for reading and I’m glad you’re enjoying it!
I just discovered you through the WIAW linkup, I’m looking forward to reading more! I’m pretty new to blogging and finding my way around…!
So glad you found me! I’ll be sure to check you out too! Welcome to blogging!
wow Kelly! So happy I found your blog!
We seem to have a lot in common, also looks like we work for the same company!
Hi Kelly,
I just found your blog and I’m so excited to start following it! You seem like such a positive, upbeat individual. Can’t wait to read more.
-Allison
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy!
I’m not even sure how I wound up here but this blog is awesome!
Aw thanks!
I just found your blog and I love it! I feel like I can relate to you a bit, I married a police officer three years ago (fun men…stressful…god love them) and I have two crazy dogs like yours, who look really similar! So funny! I look forward to following your blog! Thanks for sharing!
Aww thank you! I’m glad you are enjoying reading! It sounds like we do have a lot in common!
Hey Kelly,
fantastic blog!
I really admire your honesty and how genuine you are, and also your philosophy about having everything in moderation and never depriving yourself of the things you love!
That’s definitely the best way to life a healthy, happy life
you’ve also got a gorgeous family!
Great, informative advice, keep up the fab work!
Kloe x
Kelly,
What a great site you have. I have read through many posts and looked at a lot of pics. I am loving your blog. Keep up the good work as i will be back very shortly. x