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

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

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 weight gain.

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

I like that my body is in shape and toned, and isn't too muscular. I feel I still have a woman's physique.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

Yoga is not about touching your toes. It's about unlocking your ideas about what you want, where you think you can go, and how you will achieve it when you get there.

I want to show my true self, not how I want to be seen by others.

The things I write are combinations of all of the people that have been influences to me.

I don't really exude that 'it' factor.

in much knowledge there is also much grief.

Never underestimate your own capacity to care.

Fortunately work begets work.

When no food is given to the ear, Then let a little be given to the stomach.

How much wrong have we done unintentionally, meaning the best

I'm a boy who appreciates a good body, regardless of the make.