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 modest and I don't like to talk about gymnastics unless I am asked about it. But my roommates always take on my bragging rights and tell my life story to the guys we meet, which leaves me blushing.

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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 look back.

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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!

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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 have because nobody would really want to do that. Once I got over the fear of running into the table I just kind of relaxed and now it's like autopilot. I love it.

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I try not to deprive myself of anything. I don't do the low-carb thing or anything like that.

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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 the sport helped put things in perspective.

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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 the dress for me in a day!

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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I'm not the kind of girl who breaks down in public.

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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.

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

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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 it kind of was like storybook from there.

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

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I feel blessed to have an opportunity to try out for a second Olympics team and if it doesn't work out, hey I gave it my all.

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

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I love chocolate. I like milk and dark chocolate, but definitely not white.

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