Were taught at such a young age that you can always be better and that youre never perfect and that youre never good enough.

Gymnastics is not only a good thing to live by, but it is important to understand how it does help you in life.

Everything is about your movements and precision and timing, which is what gymnastics is about.

I don't want to be all power and muscle.

I don't call them sacrifices. I call them exchanges.

I'm trying to stay as calm as possible and focus one day at a time, but when reality sets in, I feel everything: anxiety, excitement, nerves, pressure and joy.

I was always trying to be leaner and thinner to fit the standard and the mold.