I'm a firm believer in if you work hard you should play hard. So I try to keep my life as balanced as possible to keep my sanity..

It was probably right after I made my comeback - after retiring post-2008 Olympics - when I finally felt more at ease with my body. Being away from t….

I like to mix up my workouts to keep them fun and interesting. It makes getting to the gym a lot easier!.

Wake up every day knowing that today is a new day and only you can determine the outcome of that day. So dream big, accept the challenge, and never l….

It takes a lot of hard work to achieve your dreams, but nothing in life is easy. If it's something you really want, go after it!.

When I was trying out for my first Olympics at 16, my family and coaches tried to regulate what I ate. But the stricter they got, the more I rebelled..

I just tell people to listen to your heart. Anything is possible if you are doing something you love..

I think having the right music can really help you have fun while staying in shape. Make a great playlist that motivates you!.

I really want to go back to school and finish up my sociology degree..

Beijing didn't go the way I planned and I would have liked to have performed a little bit better personally. After Beijing that is what stuck in my m….

And I want a gold medal more than anything. I just want a gold medal, so that's been pushing me forward..

I was terrified of vault, like literally I hated it. I had a fear of running as fast as I could at a solid object, which is I think a normal fear to ….

As a gymnast, you always wear spandex. Being a teenager wearing spandex? It was tough accepting how my body looked, especially if there was any weigh….

I'm a typical college girl; I love to shop and gossip with my roommates about boys and whatnot..

When you make mistakes during routines, it's not easy getting through them..

I had ridiculous amounts of energy. Mom's like, you're driving me crazy - do you want to try gymnastics? From the moment I started it, I loved it and….

From what my friends tell me, apparently some guys can be pretty intimidated by me when they find out what I do. I find it funny because I try to be ….

I would live at the beach if I could, and I love dancing..

I literally tried every sport and was miserable. Soccer couldn't hold my attention. I couldn't figure skate. I'm afraid to swim. So I did dance for f….

It was a dream come true for me to be at the Olympics..

I got a custom-made silk dress from a Chinese tailor for really cheap. I sketched it out on a piece of paper, and they took my measurements and made ….