Washington DC, May 20 -- Mindy Kaling has opened up about the real reason behind her weight loss journey.

According to PEOPLE, in an interview with a U.S.-based digital media publication, the actress-producer said her focus is no longer on looking a certain way. Instead, she said her main goal is to stay healthy for the long run and be there for her children.

Talking about how she feels today, Kaling said, "Do I wake up every day being like, 'I look amazing and I'm so gorgeous?' No, unsurprisingly, but I truly feel so healthy."

Over the past few years, Kaling's physical change has drawn a lot of attention online. The actress said she understands why people talk about it, but she has also set clear rules about what she wants to share in...