Scream Queens‘ star Lea Michele portrayed Kappa sorority pledge, Hester, who transformed into Chanel #6, in season one. She returns for the second season of the hit series as a psychiatric patient at (Dr.) Kathy Munsch’s C.U.R.E. hospital. The beautiful brunette is featured on the November issue of SHAPE Magazine. In an interview with the mag, Lea reveals her routine to stay fit, how she stays happy and inspired, Scream Queens and more. Here’s a sneak peek.

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“I’m passionate about working out,” Lea says. “I love it. I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in, and I have a healthy relationship with my body. I’m in a really good place right now.” …

A scale does not determine your self-worth. “As I get older, my body is always changing. Right now I have so much energy, my skin looks good, and my butt is higher than it’s ever been. I’ve been skinnier and I’ve been a little bit bigger, and I’m never hard on myself one way or the other. The fact that I’m active, eating well, and taking care of myself is all that matters—not a number.”…

Indulge a little, too. “My favorite is pizza. And mac and cheese. And grilled cheese. Anything with cheese. For dessert, I’ll usually order a cheese plate rather than something sweet. I’d eat an entire block of Wisconsin cheddar over chocolate cake any day.”…