Growing up I definitely looked up to Dominique Moceanu. She was my favorite gymnast and she was on that '96 Olympic team. She was always so fun to watch. I kind of wanted to model my career after hers.

When you make mistakes during routines, it's not easy getting through them.

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 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.

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

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.