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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Amber Raiken

Mindy Kaling reveals health fears and children prompted weight loss

  • Mindy Kaling has publicly addressed her significant weight loss, which has been the subject of online speculation, including suggestions of Ozempic use.
  • The actor stated her primary motivation for losing weight was to improve her health and ensure longevity for her three children, aiming to 'live at least 20 more years' and stave off conditions like diabetes, which has a family history.
  • Kaling acknowledged and understood the public scrutiny surrounding her body transformation, noting that fans often become attached to an actor's previous appearance.
  • Despite the public interest, Kaling maintains 'very specific rules' about what she shares publicly, particularly regarding her body and family life, having previously declined to discuss her fitness journey in detail.
  • She has shared that her health regimen involves walking 15 to 20 miles weekly, consuming plenty of leafy green vegetables, and limiting red meat, emphasising that this approach is maintained even during stressful periods.

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