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Shonda Rhimes on Her Impressive Weight Loss: It's Never Been About a 'Number'

Shonda Rhimes, creator of ABC hit series', Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and How To Get Away With Murder, discusses her weight loss journey. 
Shonda Rhimes on Her Impressive Weight Loss: It's Never Been About a 'Number'
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By Essence · Updated October 27, 2020
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Shonda Rhimes has lost more than 100 lbs. – and she doesn’t really have a particular end goal in sight. 

“For me, it’s never truly been about a number,” says the creator of Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, who is featured in the current issue of PEOPLE. “It’s just about feeling good. I feel good and really healthy.”

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Not that seeing the numbers on the scale go down hasn’t been helpful: “Being a competitive person, having a number and a goal helps me,” admits the executive producer of How to Get Away with Murder. 

This article originially appeared on people.com. To read the full story, visit their website. 

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