If you maintain a healthy diet, or at least are smart about your food choices, you'll still see the pounds come off..

I don't want to be put on a pedestal. I want to be known as a nice and normal person, but my skills are a little more excelled..

It's important to just kind of get away from your sport until you miss it. It's about taking time to enjoy other aspects of life or learn new things.….

I'm stronger than I think I am. Mentally, physically..

I would like to instill in people just to work hard. As long as they keep at it, their dreams will happen..

My favorite power food is Greek yogurt and honey..

A lot of people had doubts. I tried to tell people I never had doubts..

It takes a lot of hard work and dedication just like any pro sport. Especially for beach volleyball you don't have to be tall or as fast as other spo….

All my life, I've dreamed in gold..

We're a team, and just by the nature of our sport, we're always promoted together. I think we are definitely two different people with two different ….

I wouldn't be the best offensive player if I didn't have a great setter. She serves me up nectar..

I'm an avid animal lover. When I was 16, I wanted to be a vet or a zookeeper. I grew up with animals. At one time we had between five and eight dogs ….

I know when things are going to get me a little nervous, because nervous to me feels good..

My dad would tell me to, 'Play for those who couldn't play.' So my motivation is for people who struggle in life daily..

If there are fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies on the table, I won't say no to those. Soy sauce is another one, even though it's awful - it's so hig….

Over the years, I've made many sacrifices to win two Olympic gold medals and put together winning streaks that will never be broken..

I think the most surprising thing about the Olympics would be the amount of interaction and partying that goes on behind the scenes. They have nightc….

She had a hit for every syllable: 'Don't. You. Ever. Talk. To. Me. Like. That. Ever. Again.' That was the last time I ever talked back to Mom..

I want to go out on my terms..

The more colorful the food, the better. I try to add color to my diet, which means vegetables and fruits..

I didn't want to stop before my time was up..