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" Walk, skateboard, bike, car pool, or use mass transit more, and drive less. "

Gretchen Bleiler

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" The Olympics, you're in front of the world, and yeah you're competing, but you want to look good. You want to have a great representation of who you are. "

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" Change can be uncomfortable and scary. But I believe change exists to teach us to appreciate and enjoy the right now. "

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" I'm a two-time Olympian, but ever since I was a little girl, the Olympic dream has influenced me. "

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" My family moved to Aspen, Colorado, where we had 'Avalanche Danger' days that kept us from going to school, climbed 14,000-foot peaks as part of my education, and I learned to snowboard. "

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" Getting older, getting married, buying a house, becoming a different person... I had to figure out what my new motivations, inspirations, and goals were. "

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" Have a specific goal every time you hit the gym; this way, your workouts have built-in purpose. "

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" I've gotten to work with some amazing brands that, in many cases, market to female consumers. "

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" Being at the top means never being satisfied with what you're comfortable with - comfortable means you've stopped pushing, and you're either going to get passed, or you already have been. But if you're constantly pushing yourself, then you're exposing yourself to falls and injuries. "

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" Our job as pros is to walk a very fine line: be the best but stay healthy so you can continue to progress and be at the top. You can't push the sport and yourself if you're always hurt. "

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" I'm a competitor, and since I was 2 years old, I have always wanted to be the best at whatever I was doing. "

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" We need more balance in the world - more balance of the feminine and the masculine. "

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" As a professional snowboarder, my goal is to educate and create awareness around the issues we're facing with climate change. "

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" When I win, I'm happy. When I lose, I'm also happy. I'm grateful for this life I have to live. It's a great life. "

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" Your money is power, so be aware of the products you're buying and the companies you're supporting to make sure you're helping the companies that are leading the way in sustainability. "

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" I care about the way I look, and I want to look my best. My regime isn't crazy. For my face, it's just sunscreen because foundations and tinted moisturizers rub against my neck warmer. But I do like eyeliner, mascara, and a little color on my lids. "

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" When I first started snowboarding, it was something that was only really done in the winter. Mount Hood in Oregon was the magical exception. "

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" I love how snowboarding is like no other sport out there - I mean, some of my best friends are my biggest competitors. And we just cheer each other on. It's a very supportive sport. "

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" It takes energy to get energy. "

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" When you operate from a nothing-left-to-lose mentality, it's essentially the same thing as the 'Law of Least Resistance.' You have a goal in mind, but you're not emotionally attached to the outcome. You're focusing on all of the little steps inbetween. "

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" As long you are doing what you love and making decisions from the heart, you will be successful. "

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" I run on the beach, surf, and bike. "

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" Every year, I push myself to do something different - and push the boundaries a little bit more. "

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" I've always had bigger legs and butt; it's just the way I'm built. Over time, I realized that they were blessings because that foundation - my legs and butt - is what helps me flip 12 feet above an icy halfpipe. "

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" It's okay to feel nervous before a competition because it means you care about doing well. "

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" Snowboarding has really shaped the person I've become, and I consider every moment a good one because every one has led me to where I am now. "

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" It takes a village to earn a spot representing your country, and I know that every single person who helped me get to the Olympics was also touched by the dream. The web of inspiration is incredible. Because of this, I know that the core principles and spirit of what the Olympics stand for are worth protecting. "

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" As a professional snowboarder, my livelihood obviously depends on snow. And for me, traveling around the world, chasing the snow, I see the effects of climate change first hand. You can tell the difference. "

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" I work out hard; that way, I can eat whatever I want. If you have a hard time regulating your diet, pushing yourself at the gym will help you keep the pounds off. "

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" I think snowboarders have a unique experience when it comes to the Olympics because we have a pretty frequent competition circuit in addition to the games. So it's not a sport where your big moment is just once every four years. "

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