In 2008 I didn't take it all in enough. I was so wrapped up in just the competition that I missed what was going on around me. If I am given that opportunity again to go to the Olympics and be an athlete I want to take it all in because I feel like this is my last shot and I want to feel the team spirit. I want to really live and breathe the USA.

In some ways the ACL tear was a blessing. I had hesitated to return to elite gymnastics after the 2008 Olympics. I told myself I had already accomplished so much, and the road was just going to get harder if I continued.

I have a lot of expectations and a lot of goals I want to fulfill, but the biggest dream is still to make the Olympic team for London.

Gymnastics taught me everything - life lessons, responsibility and discipline and respect.

Of course, when you're training your whole life to get to the Olympics, you train for gold.

Staying healthy and consistent is paramount.

I pay attention to my diet to be a healthier gymnast, but I'm not obsessive over it.