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www.MOSTmag.com || MOST FITNESS || 53MFM: What would you consider your proudest moment in volleyball?KG: My proudest moment while playing volleyball was definitely earning my silver medal in Beijing. But, I%u2019m also really proud of how I rehabbed and fought to get back into shape after having a herniated disc. I had a tough mental and physical journey with my injury, and knowing I wasn%u2019t going to hit my goal of making it to the London Olympics. I got stronger in all aspects of the word,and I went to Brazil, became one of the top players in the league, (until an ankle injury near the end of the season) & I proved to myself, despite the naysayers, that I still was a great player.MFM: As a veteran within the National Team, where do you see yourself in five years?KG: Now that I have retired from volleyball, I see myself in 5 years with an established personal training business. I%u2019d love to be a television personality and do T.V. hosting, continue modeling, have a book written, and get my self-esteem camp for young girls off the ground.MFM: What does your daily diet look like?KG: My diet always consists of breakfast, I love making omelets, also making fresh juice. I developed a love for snacking on raw bell peppers, & mushrooms. Sometimes protein shakes, when I%u2019m on the go. I make massive salads. I love sweet potatoes and most fish. I like making dinosaur kale sandwiches with chicken, hummus, onions, and bell peppers. MFM: Fitness, as well as life in general, involves a lot of failures and successes, what is your advice for overcoming failures.KG: Always learn from your failures, and keep moving forward. You%u2019ll always get to a wall in life, and in fitness... figure out a way to get over it, under it, through it, or around it.MFM: What is one tip that you can give MOST Fitness readers to help them stay in shape?KG: Be Realistic with your goals: Start with finding one thing that you can commit to everyday. Then with success, gradually add in more. I see many people try to implement a system of training or dietary restrictions that aren%u2019t necessarily for them, and are notsustainable. Be Realistic.MFM: Are you involved with any charity work?KG: I am on the board of My Friends House Inc. which is committed to ending hunger and promoting healthy living in the Los Angeles community