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

I think having the right music can really help you have fun while staying in shape. Make a great playlist that motivates you!

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

Beijing didn't go the way I planned and I would have liked to have performed a little bit better personally. After Beijing that is what stuck in my mind. I want a better Olympic finish.

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

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.