When I Was 3 My Parents Put

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.

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.

Were Taught At Such A Young Age That You Can Always Be Better And That Youre Never Perfect And That Youre Never Good Enough.

Staying Healthy And Consistent Is Paramount.

I Live For Pilates Reformer Class. I Go At Least Three Times A Week. It's A Great Way To Lengthen Your Muscles, Stretch, And Kind Of Relax Your Mind.