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

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

It takes a lot of hard work to achieve your dreams, but nothing in life is easy. If it's something you really want, go after it!

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

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.

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.

I would live at the beach if I could, and I love dancing.