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

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

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

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.

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.

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