Nastia Liukin: "Anything is possible if you work hard."

Nastia has been beyond busy since she earned gold two years ago. This supergirl designed a clothing line with JCPenney, models for Max Azria and, oh yeah, runs and practices Pilates five times a week (in addition to hitting the mats). She offered up her top tips for boosting confidence and loving your bod.

On going for another gold…
Nastia hasn’t revealed if she’s going to compete in the 2012 Games, but that doesn’t mean she’s tumbled away from her beloved sport. “When I’m at home, I’m in the gym every single day,” she says. “The minute I step into the gym and get all chalky and sweaty…it feels normal to me.”

On body image…
Nastia believes a good sweat is the best way to up your confidence. “If you don’t feel comfortable with your body, obsessing isn’t going to fix it,” she reminds us. “If you want to see changes, exercise on a daily basis or go outside and play.”

On dreaming big…
This Olympian reminds us amazing things aren’t gonna happen overnight. “Set goals, whether it’s daily, monthly or yearly,” Nastia says. And remember, it’s a team effort. “Get your parents involved,” she says. Nastia would know: Her dad’s been her coach since she was a tot…and look where that got her!

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