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 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.

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

I literally tried every sport and was miserable. Soccer couldn't hold my attention. I couldn't figure skate. I'm afraid to swim. So I did dance for five years. It came a time where I was getting a little bit bored with it.

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

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

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