I was always known as that stocky, muscular, powerful, short, athlete. People always wondered if I was on steroids, and it was because I wasn't that long and lean, flexible, artistic gymnast. It didn't affect me too much but it got to the point where I tried to be that long and lean gymnast, and it just wasn't possible.

Don't force anything. Find what you love and stick with it.

To have any doubt in your body is the biggest weakness an athlete can have.

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

Hot yoga is the best. When you're in [class], there are no cell phones, no talking, no distractions. You're taking a leave from reality for an hour or so.

I told myself after 2008 that I was done for good. But they say you can't keep a gymnast away from her sport.

I still can't believe I'm an Olympic athlete.