I like that my body is in shape and toned, and isn’t too muscular. I feel I still have a woman’s physique.

Growing up I definitely looked up to Dominique Moceanu. She was my favorite gymnast and she was on that ’96 Olympic team. She was always so fun to watch. I kind of wanted to model my career after hers.

It was probably right after I made my comeback – after retiring post-2008 Olympics – when I finally felt more at ease with my body. Being away from the sport helped put things in perspective.

Beijing didn’t go the way I planned and I would have liked to have performed a little bit better personally. After Beijing that is what stuck in my mind. I want a better Olympic finish.

When you make mistakes during routines, it’s not easy getting through them.

I literally tried every sport and was miserable. Soccer couldn’t hold my attention. I couldn’t figure skate. I’m afraid to swim. So I did dance for five years. It came a time where I was getting a little bit bored with it.

I try not to deprive myself of anything. I don’t do the low-carb thing or anything like that.

I had ridiculous amounts of energy. Mom’s like, you’re driving me crazy – do you want to try gymnastics? From the moment I started it, I loved it and it kind of was like storybook from there.

And I want a gold medal more than anything. I just want a gold medal, so that’s been pushing me forward.

I feel blessed to have an opportunity to try out for a second Olympics team and if it doesn’t work out, hey I gave it my all.