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!

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.

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

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

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

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.

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