Alicia Sacramone

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

— Alicia Sacramone

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

— Alicia Sacramone

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

— Alicia Sacramone

I really want to go back to school and finish up my sociology degree.

— Alicia Sacramone

I'm a typical college girl; I love to shop and gossip with my roommates about boys and whatnot.

— Alicia Sacramone

During the week I have workout every day from 9 to noon, then I get to rest, then back to the gym…

— Alicia Sacramone

I just tell people to listen to your heart. Anything is possible if you are doing something you love.

— Alicia Sacramone

I like to mix up my workouts to keep them fun and interesting. It makes getting to the gym a lot easier!

— Alicia Sacramone

As a gymnast, you always wear spandex. Being a teenager wearing spandex? It was tough accepting how my body looked, especially if…

— Alicia Sacramone

Wake up every day knowing that today is a new day and only you can determine the outcome of that day. So…

— Alicia Sacramone

Growing up I definitely looked up to Dominique Moceanu. She was my favorite gymnast and she was on that '96 Olympic team.…

— Alicia Sacramone

It was probably right after I made my comeback - after retiring post-2008 Olympics - when I finally felt more at ease…

— Alicia Sacramone

From what my friends tell me, apparently some guys can be pretty intimidated by me when they find out what I do.…

— Alicia Sacramone

It was a dream come true for me to be at the Olympics.

— Alicia Sacramone

I love chocolate. I like milk and dark chocolate, but definitely not white.

— Alicia Sacramone

I'm not the kind of girl who breaks down in public.

— Alicia Sacramone

I would live at the beach if I could, and I love dancing.

— Alicia Sacramone

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

— Alicia Sacramone

I'm a firm believer in if you work hard you should play hard. So I try to keep my life as balanced…

— Alicia Sacramone

When I was trying out for my first Olympics at 16, my family and coaches tried to regulate what I ate. But…

— Alicia Sacramone

I think having the right music can really help you have fun while staying in shape. Make a great playlist that motivates…

— Alicia Sacramone

It takes a lot of hard work to achieve your dreams, but nothing in life is easy. If it's something you really…

— Alicia Sacramone

I feel blessed to have an opportunity to try out for a second Olympics team and if it doesn't work out, hey…

— Alicia Sacramone

I got a custom-made silk dress from a Chinese tailor for really cheap. I sketched it out on a piece of paper,…

— Alicia Sacramone

I had ridiculous amounts of energy. Mom's like, you're driving me crazy - do you want to try gymnastics? From the moment…

— Alicia Sacramone

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…

— Alicia Sacramone

I was terrified of vault, like literally I hated it. I had a fear of running as fast as I could at…

— Alicia Sacramone

Beijing didn't go the way I planned and I would have liked to have performed a little bit better personally. After Beijing…

— Alicia Sacramone