I had surgery to repair the ACL in February 2010 and was back in the gym by June, but rushed things too quickly and ended up re-tearing my MCL in Sep….

Everybody sacrifices something in an attempt to reach what they think society wants..

Everything is about your movements and precision and timing, which is what gymnastics is about..

There's always a chance. Anything can happen..

The body is an amazing machine... If you eat the right things your body will perform incredibly well!.

I don't call them sacrifices. I call them exchanges..

I think it's important for girls at a young age to be involved in as many things as possible. Especially safe communities of people that teach them g….

To have any doubt in your body is the biggest weakness an athlete can have. There are times when I physically can't get myself to go for a skill beca….

I don't think I've ever not gotten nervous. When you work so hard for one special day or routine, you want to perform it better than you ever have. W….

Everything for me started with my love of the sport. In society we're losing the fun with kids and pushing success on them too hard. Success comes fr….

Stay strong. Stand up. Have a voice..

Gymnastics is not only a good thing to live by, but it is important to understand how it does help you in life..

I fell in love with gymnastics. I love what I do now. I work with people that I love to be around. Success comes from that..

Something my mom taught me when I was little is that everything happens for a reason. Retiring was scary and it was tough to give up gymnastics, but ….

In some ways the ACL tear was a blessing. I had hesitated to return to elite gymnastics after the 2008 Olympics. I told myself I had already accompli….

Injury taught me I need to learn how to face challenges..

Gymnastics taught me everything - life lessons, responsibility and discipline and respect..

Gymnastics has made me strong. I feel like it broke me down to my lowest point, but at the same time, it has given me the greatest strength anyone co….

To have any doubt in your body is the biggest weakness an athlete can have..

I pay attention to my diet to be a healthier gymnast, but I'm not obsessive over it..

I was at the Olympic Games winning medals and I still doubted my image. I doubted what I looked like. That's sad..