I started from zero and went back to the basics in gymnastics.

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

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.

I was at the Olympic Games winning medals and I still doubted my image. I doubted what I looked like. That's sad.

To finish off this whole Olympics by finally getting the gold medal, it's the best feeling in the world.

I think it's important for girls at a young age to be involved in as many things as possible. Especially safe communities of people that teach them great life lessons like self-confidence and courage. And getting girls to go to camp especially in the summer where they can meet new friends, learn new things, and not just sit at home and watch TV.

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