Teens should always remember they are unique, special, and bring something to the world that no one else can. Tara Lipinski More Quotes by Tara Lipinski More Quotes From Tara Lipinski The sound of the blades on the ice in the morning is like smelling fresh coffee. Tara Lipinski ice coffee morning Over the years, God and St. Therese have kept me going no matter how bad things were. Tara Lipinski bad-things matter years I am very competitive, so when I fail I use what I learned from that mishap to fuel success. Tara Lipinski fuel failing use I would say facing the obstacles surrounding the day-to-day pressures of an elite athlete at a very young age was not the easiest task. Learning to deal with the nerves and feeling the pressure of representing my country, all while wanting to achieve my own dreams, was a big obstacle to plow through. Tara Lipinski athlete dream country I believe in myself and in Saint Therese. Tara Lipinski figure-skating saint believe Getting through a workout is just very fulfilling. That 'Ah, I didn't want to do it but I did it and now I feel 10 times better.' Tara Lipinski fulfilling workout As long as I leave my frustration behind, I know I am moving toward my goal again. Tara Lipinski frustration goal moving Career-wise, I was not the most naturally talented ice skater. Of course I had a knack for it , but practice was always the answer for me. I needed to put in the time to get back the confidence that led me to Olympic gold. Tara Lipinski careers practice wise I love working out and when I'm home. I love the feeling of walking out of a class. That's just an addictive feeling for me. Tara Lipinski work-out home feelings I love stepping onto the ice knowing I can create whatever I want or am feeling that day. It inspires me to be creative and artistic. It's a great therapeutic outlet to utilize both my heart and body at the same time. Tara Lipinski ice knowing heart As an athlete, everyone was always like, 'Listen to your body.' Whether it's an injury or whether it's just a nagging ache, that can affect your progress just because you think 'Oh, I'll push through it today' and then you can't work out for two weeks. I've learned that, as a skater, I'm very aware of that. Tara Lipinski work-out athlete thinking I try to eat pretty healthy, but I do love carbs. So, I'm not the person who could stick to a perfectly healthy diet. I love chocolate too so I always have dark chocolate Hershey's kisses in my purse ready for me to have throughout the day. Dark chocolate is my weakness! Tara Lipinski kissing healthy dark I love to work out. I need to work out! Nothing makes me feel better than walking out of a spin or barre class knowing my body and mind got some attention. Tara Lipinski feel-better knowing class I had that feeling of just pure joy and I went out there and put it in my program. Tara Lipinski program feelings joy The highlight of my career? The Olympics, of course. Tara Lipinski olympics highlights careers Acting is easier than skating in ia way and harder in other aspects. In skating, you get one chance, and with acting you get to do it over and over. Tara Lipinski acting athlete motivational It used to be that I wanted to be taller. Once I made 5-foot-1, I was happy. Tara Lipinski used made feet I can't even imagine what it's like and right now I'm like in shock, I can't believe that I'm Olympic Champion. Tara Lipinski champion imagine believe Records are made to be broken, it is quite an honor that she is the one to do it. What a phenomenal talent. Tara Lipinski sports I'm very proud that I was always able to be myself and didn't really care what people thought when I wanted bangs with my little Con-Air curling iron, and I wanted to wear glitter on my eyes and rings on every finger and charm necklaces that look like I was wearing baggage while I skated. But I do look back, and man, those '90s bangs. Tara Lipinski eyes myself man people
