“I love the sport, but I hate doing it.” She’s so real for this ❤

You don’t owe anyone ANYTHING. This journey is yours and yours alone. As a mom (and a gymnastics mom) I AM SO PROUD OF YOU for making the best decision for yourself. Congratulations on taking this exciting step into your future!

Came for the gymnastics, staying for the person you've become

Hey, Whitney, I've never posted a comment on your channel. I'm just an old man, not someone from your usual demographic of fans, but I've been following you for years, and I've appreciated what you've done in large part because of the amazing family support you've had and the obvious closeness you all enjoy. You've never said much about how much those elbow injuries took out of you. You must have known that gymnastics, like any sport activity pursued at the level you've done it, is a limited career. Very few make it to the top, and even they have to quit competition young. In contrast, let me tell you that speaking as a lifetime musician from a family of musicians, music is a pursuit that never grows old. My father, a violist/violinist and conductor and composer gave a full recital with accompaniment a couple of months before he died at age 89. Just one example. I practice and compose every day (I'm 79), and I'm still getting better at it. Furthermore, music is a cooperative pursuit, not competitive. This fact takes a lot of pressure off and makes practicing and performing a whole lot more rewarding. So you are turning to a pursuit that could be very good for you and has the potential to bring much joy to others.. I don't think anyone reasonable will think you are giving up or are a quitter. I wish you the best in your future pursuits.

If they leave thats on them. You are STILL you. Gymnastics does NOT define you! Even if it feels like it you will adjust to life without gymnastics.❤

You only have one life - you have to do what’s best for you and this does NOT negate all of your achievements throughout your career. I’ve been watching your channel since you were a level 7 and you have grown into a powerful young woman who is ready to become who you were meant to be ❤️

Gymnastics does not define you. It mat have been what attracted a lot of fans, but your personality and who you are is what kept these people subscribed to your channel all these years. I'm proud of you for following your heart and being true to yourself.

Don't say "quit"! You're just moving on to a new chapter in your life. It's YOUR life and you need to be happy. You can be proud of all that you've accomplished in gymnastics and all the people you touched and will touch in your new adventures.

Oh sweet girl. You are so, so much more than any one sport or hobby. I had a feeling this one was coming, and while it is so bittersweet because it’s been a joy watching you grow up through gymnastics- it is also so special because I feel like we got to watch you fall in love with something new as you’ve explored music in recent years. We might have started following your journey because of gymnastics- but it was YOU who kept this following alive and growing- Whitney the PERSON- not just Whitney the gymnast. Whitney- you were seen when you kept fighting, injury after injury. You were seen when you supported your teammates whole heartedly while you were struggling and sidelined. You were seen every time you stopped what you were doing to take a picture and greet a fan. You were seen when you tried so hard to balance having one foot in two different worlds that didn’t understand each other very well. You were seen when you shared vulnerable parts of yourself with the world when you didn’t have to. You have always been seen. And you will be seen in your next journey too. I am so incredibly proud of you. I hope you will continue to share glimpses into your life moving forward, because I want a front row seat to all you will accomplish in the future.

It's not called quitting it's called Living Your Life! Because you know now it's time & you will always be a BIG Inspiration for Everyone! Congratulations on your new Journey of Life!

I remember the day I realized it was the end of my gymnastics career. The gym takes up so much of your life it can be hard to imagine a life without it. But it’s there. It’s here now. You are a different person and that’s good. It means you’re growing. Way to pursue what YOU need.

I too decided to quit gymnastics after nearly 10 years of training and competing as a level 10 gymnast. It’s the most life changing decision you’ll make as a young adult, and I’m sure it felt damn good! I commend you and completely understand how you’re feeling. Onto the next chapter! Excited for you :)

I'm happy for you, Whit! I was looking forward to watching you at the NCAA level, but I would never want to watch you do something you weren't happy doing. Sending love; making these huge decisions is so hard, especially when you're doing it so publicly.

I'm so proud of you for making the decision that is best for you right now, Whitney. Lots of love❤

You're not letting people down. You are showing people that it is OK to walk away from things and that it is completely normal to feel the way you felt. Walking away from a sport can be the hardest thing to do. You put in countless hours and make many lasting friendships. It will forever be a part of your life. Thank you for making this video and being so honest. Enjoy the rest of your season, and best of luck in all of your future endeavors.

The sacrifices you made at such a young age, most of people couldn’t have done it. Moving away from your family and having to deal with multiple injuries. And just the stress of training for so many hours, I’m so happy that you’re going to get to move on and proud that you made the best decision for you!

I totally feel you. I quit dancing when I was your age. I had been dancing for 10 years and the last year was a pain. I was having a hard time, the training got harder and harder and my group was counting on all of us to be there. The hardest thing was to actually make the decision and let my coach know what was going on. I remember crying a lot and I had the biggest FOMO. I was afraid, that I had made a huge mistake. Now about 10 years later I know that it was one of the best decisions of my life. If I had continued with it, I would have wasted my time and made myself unhappy. You do what is best for you. You are so strong and talented, I wish you all the Best!

Whitney. We have a saying in China "Don't choose a tree when there's a whole forest". You have proven yourself talents in many ways. You have a lifetime ahead and you should follow your instinct. Please keep running your channel and tell us what you're up to. Whatever path you choose, you have our full support! Be hear from you soon!

You didn’t quit. You showed up for yourself and your sport since you were 6. You have just come to the end of the road in the sport for you. Some people’s road is longer and some are shorter. You are now ready to move on to bigger and better things for yourself and that is something to be celebrated. Trust me, this won’t be your first or last big decision. Be proud of yourself and have fun doing whatever it is your heart is going to take you next.

If you did this since you were six years old you are not quitting. You are finishing the run you wanted to do. Please dont be as negative about it calling it quitting. I know big changes are hard but it is absolutely not selfish. You have freedom to choose what you do with your body. Dont let worry about how others feel keep you hostage in the sport. ❤

whitney im so proud of you. It takes a lot of courage to just say this in front of thousands of fans. I completely understand you falling out of ur first love. I fell out of mine last year, which was tennis. plus u are an AMAZING singer and I can’t wait to listen to more songs. and who knows, maybe you’ll be a film director one day! im looking forward to see where ur life takes u, and I 100% stand with you. I love u whit🥲

There will be seasons in your life sweetheart. You were blessed with this season and now it’s time to move on toward your next season. May God bless you in all of your endeavors. I will not be leaving your channel because I just love your content.

Whitney we are the same age and I always looked up to you as a gymnast and a person .Sometimes I really thought you had it all . A great family , beauty , great gymnastics skills and a great voice . As a gymnast of course I am kind of sad that you are quitting the sport but I am so proud of you for showing how you really feel. It really shows how strong you are as a person . Sending you lots of love !I am sure that whatever you do will be amazing! It’s so important and so difficult at the same time to follow your guts and do whatever makes you happy !You are one of the first Chanels I’ve ever subscribed to on KZfaq and I will always keep supporting you .Thank you for taking us along with your journey

i left gymnastics about 6 months ago, and it was practically my whole life. i completely understand how you feel whitney and i want you to know i will always continue to watch and support you through everything. you've made such an incredible journey in gym and i'm so proud that you've made the best decision for yourself. love you

We follow you Whitney, we don't follow gymnastics we follow you. Where you go we go! As long as you make videos we will watch them. We are here for the whitney and Blakely vlogs YEAH!!!!! I'm proud of you for all you have accomplished. This is just the next step. You are sooooo ready for it

do what's best for you whitney ❤️ you don't have to feel like you're letting anyone down, I can imagine how it puts pressure on you but that's not fair. it's your decision and no one can take that away from you, I just hope you know we want you to be happy with whatever you do :) I've been watching you since I was 10 (I'm 18 now) and you've grown so much and gymnastics doesn't define you

oh whit, i'm so proud of you for retiring

It's okay that you're retiring. It doesn't negate everything that you've done in the sport, how it's impacted you as a person, or all the people you inspired. Your channel is one of the main things that got me obsessed with gymnastics back in 2014. A couple of years later, I started competitive trampoline and tumbling and fell in love with it. Now I'm on my fourth year of coaching it and love it so much I switched my entire career path to pursue it further. This sport is such a massive and wonderful part of my life and I genuinely don't know that I would have ended up where I am now without your channel. Thank you for everything and best of luck with your future endeavors! I'll still be popping in for videos when you post :)

whitney, i am SO proud of you for listening to your gut. i was never a gymnast but i understand the 'tunnel vision' that you, your family and friends develop, and feeling so guilty and selfish when you realise that's actually not what you want anymore... i've watched you for so long and i'll still be here!

You have been amazing as a gymnast. All the injuries that you struggled thru amazed me. At some point this decision was very likely.

Also, the honesty of this vid is so so validating and I really needed to here about someone’s emotional experience with leaving gymnastics but mainly how it effects your self esteem so much bc I always watch ur gymnastics vids and I’m like why am I not as good as her and the fact that you felt that way too just validates how much in my head that perspective of myself is

You have the insight of what you want to do and become!! There are people that are much much older than you, that do not have the maturity that you do! I can’t imagine why anyone would stop following you! Your channel is about you, not just gymnastics or music. This is your story and journey. You’re so much braver than people twice your age! You’re going to do so many great things in your life! Love from Oklahoma 💗💗💗

Whitney, you have sacrificed so much and accomplished sooo much in gymnastics. And being 18 with that much accomplishments is something to be proud of! I’m so proud of you and there’s nothing to be ashamed of with this decision. You have so much ahead of you. With how much gymnastics have shaped you, I’m sure you have a successful future ahead with whatever you choose to do. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for you and will definitely continue cheering you on with whatever is ahead for you! All the best and hope you continue being an inspiration in whatever you choose to do next! ❤❤

I'VE BEEN WATCHING YOU SINCE I WAS 16 AND NOW IM 23😭😭😭 SAW UR VIDEO DOING GYMNASTICS, AND I REALLY ENJOYED WATCHING YOU SINCE THEN😭💕 DO WHATS BEST FOR U WHIT!!🤍 REALLY LOVE UUUU

Never feel like you are “quitting”!! You have given SO MUCH to gymnastics. Look at all your injuries, though. That isn’t sustainable forever, no matter what. You have so many other talents to explore. I’m definitely sticking around to see ❤

As a parent of a teen athlete, this resonates with me. My teenage daughter isn’t a gymnast…she has been a swimmer since before she could walk and is swinning at the sectional level. She’s at a point where I question whether she wants to continue to do it, or is she afraid to tell her dad and I she wants to stop. It brings me back to being a teenage athlete. I quit a sport I did starting when I was 3y/o. I remember loving the sport, but hating doing it. It was a huge part of my identity, quitting was hard, but I was able to do other things….maybe not as well, but those things made me happier.

Sometimes you focus on a goal so much that when you achieve it (like making it to college gymnastics) you realize it's not actually what you wanted or needed anymore. Like some people getting into a hard university program and then realizing once they have achieved that, that they don't actually like engineering or whatever. The achievement of getting there is still valid even if what you learn is that you no longer want it. Sometimes you have to take it that far to know you COULD have done it, to decide you're okay choosing not to.

although i’m going to miss watching you do gymnastics, i understand that this is what’s best for you. i hope great things come to you and i can’t wait to follow along your journey 💓

i started watching you so long ago for gymnastics but i’ve stuck around for so much more! i can’t wait to follow you on your journey wherever it takes you!

Whitney I found your channel thanks to gymnastics, it was 6 years ago. But then I loved every single topic of your videos, cause I loved YOU as a person. So I'm never gonna leave Whitney! Enjoy your life, be happy! And don't forget to show it for us. Gymnastics was a long and amazing part of your life. But you don't have to apologize or feel guilty about your decision! Now it's time to open the new chapter! Good luck Whitney!

Yes, Whitney has inspired my gymnastics journey so much but she also has also showed all of us that if something is not fun for you anymore, like in Whitney’s case, gymnastics, it is ok to quit. She has came so far in her gymnastics journey that wherever she stops all of her fans should be proud and supportive of her.

Wenn man etwas so lange gemacht hat und auch so viel geopfert hat für diesen Sport, wie du, dann fällt so eine Entscheidung nie leicht! Du hast es selbst gesagt:“ Es gibt so viele Möglichkeiten!“ Du kannst so viele Dinge und du bist eine so vielseitig begabte, tolle junge Dame. Wo ein Weg aufhört, da fängt ein neuer an! Und ich werde weiter mit Begeisterung deinen Weg verfolgen! Geh bitte weiter mit dieser Leichtigkeit durchs Leben und genieße jeden Tag!🫶

Super proud of you! Congratulations and I wish you all the very best for your future. THANK YOU for all that you gave to us, your viewers, that love and appreciate YOU!!! 🤩❤🥰👍

So proud of you. I can really relate to what you've been going through and the emotions you're feeling which you've captured so brilliantly in your recent songs. Please know that you are loved and supported by so many who will continue to be a part of your journey no matter what.

I am watching you for YOU! I am not going anywhere! You are a multi-talented young woman who has every right to adjust where you out your time, energy, and focus! I would also reframe it from “quitting gymnastics” to “Gymnastics, i am breaking up with you.” Who’s with me!!??

sigo a whitney desde 2018 porque sus videos me motivaban a ser mejor gimnasta y a seguir adelante. en 2020 deje gimnasia porque sentia que el deporte me tomaba mucho tiempo y no podia hacer otro tipo de cosas, ya que toda mi vida se trataba solo de la gimnasia, y realmente era un agotamiento mental. asi que estoy orgullosa de que te hayas dado cuenta que ya no disfrutabas la gimnasia tanto como antes y dedicarte a lo que te apasiona. felicidades y sigue haciendo lo que te gusta ;)

Whitney Thankyou for being this raw this was one of the first videos I saw you and went this is the real Whitney and I love her!!! Please trust yourself honey. I support you I can’t wait to see more of this. Definitely love older it’s one of my fav songs atm. Xx

I have loved watching your gymnastics and as a fellow retired gymnast, I totally understand this. I have fallen in love with your music, so I hope you can succeed in whatever career you pursue and keep shining bright because you have inspired so many people. You should be so proud of yourself and your accomplishments. Love you, Whitney! You deserve to do what you want in life because it is your life! Keep your head up! Your true followers will follow you no matter what. Stay strong girl! I look forward to seeing your future endeavors!

You’re not alone girl! For most of my life I did theater, piano, singing and songwriting and I got bored of it and quit. I have been doing cheer and contortion for a while and I want to quit now as well. It is totally normal. Don’t think of it as quitting- think of it as allowing yourself to take advantage of whatever the future holds. We’re so support you whit. ❤❤

Gymnastics was one of the chapters in your life. Go for what you want. Many people support you Whitney. Greetings from Poland ♥️

Thank you! I’ve been watching your channel since I started gymnastics, it’s always been inspiring to watch your videos. Now I’m thinking of quitting and I haven’t been able to find anything to about quitting gymnastics and still love the sport, so thank you this has helped me a lot. And Congratulations on your retirement!

My heart hurts but is also happy for you. I've been through this same thing around the same time period in my life. It was extremely tough and there are small moments now that I look back and wonder what may have happened if I just gave college 1yr but I always come back to I wouldn't be the person I am today had I. That is normal and you should be proud for following your heart. Sending love, strength and support ❤️

I first followed you because of gymnastics and you are who I look up to the most as a 14-year-old girl (I know many others feel the same), but as I got to know you I realized your amazing singing/songwriting, personality, and much more! Just like my comment on your videos 4 years ago, you INSPIRE me to do a lot of things (such as gymnastics & songwriting) and be a better person overall. I truly respect this decision and I would have picked it for myself, but remember to NEVER quit something you love just because others show you hate. There is a powerful army behind your back, and I'm proudly one of the soldiers within that army. I love you so much and will definitely not leave because you are quitting gymnastics. Life is short, so chase after whatever you desire, and you have already and always will leave a remarkable legacy in the gymnastics world. Even if you stopped doing it, future kids would still start this sport because of you. I hope you acknowledge your worth, you mean the whole world to me. With that being said, as a fan/wannabe friend, I will support you through all your decisions in the future.❤

Good on you for making this hard decision! it's something that sucks about becoming an adult, but choosing your overall health and happiness over the approval and validation of other people is such an IMPORTANT life skill to learn. it's a sign of maturity to realize that your lifelong dreams and goals have changed, and to not be afraid to switch it up. I hope you have an incredible college experience and enjoy it to the fullest!

I started watching you for the gymnastics, but i kept watching because of the person you are. I like watching your videos (with friends, families, music, etc) because you seem like a really nice, funny, down to earth person. Your awareness and gratitude towards people around you and the opportunities you got over the years demonstrate it. I hope you keep these qualities with you through all your future projects! Enjoy your next chapter in life! Love from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤

I am so proud of you Whitney! I've been following you for probably 5 years now and you inspired me to always keep going in hard situations and working hard. You inspired me to come to the US as an exchange student and just try new things I tried gymnastics here (because it had been a dream of mine to at least try) and guess what...I didn't enjoy it. But I found my passion for dance (again) and I'm so glad I did. There are so many things you can do and having achieved as much as you already have is truly incredible. You should really be proud of yourself for putting yourself first and living your dreams ❤

I have been following your journey in gymnastics for like 6 or 7 years and I’ve always supported you no matter what and i will support you in the future too. Im not disappointed in you for making this decision, instead i’m very proud of you for being so brave saying this to us and telling us how you feel and its normal, don’t feel guilty for this. You can do what ever makes you feel happy and what you like. Now im fourteen and i am in choir and i have been doing it my whole life and i love doing it, but now i think that im gonna quit soon, because i growing older and i want to try something different. It hurts but at the same time it feels good. You’re not alone, we are with you. I love you whitney❤ Good luck!

How you are feeling is completely normal and valid…….and the amazing thing is this is YOUR life. People are responsible for their own….you don’t need to feel like you are letting anyone down. As a former level 10 gymnast who did competitive gymnastics for 12 years (I’m 39 now)….life does continue. And your next chapter will be filled with learning and growth and exciting times. This is just a slice of who you are…….and let me tell you, the gymnast part of you never leaves. I still have the memories of gymnastics days….working out 3:30-8:30 pm everyday…….still have old floor routines in my head, I still do gymnastics stuff around the house in front of my 4 kids!!! I still remember yeagers on the bars, back handspring lay out lay outs on the beam, still remember training full-ins on floor. The thing is, you bring with you into the years to come perseverance, how to be patient, how to work through hard things, painful things, and how to commit to things. You learn so much from gymnastics that it helps shape you into an amazing person in society. You never forget those things!! And I still keep in touch with some of my old team mates…..and our kids are friends! We still being up the old gym days and laugh. And you will have that too!! You are NOT letting anyone down……remember this life is all a learning and growth experience. And you will take what you’ve learned and experienced from gymnastics and apply it to all that you have before you! Sending lots of love you way ❤️❤️ Alyssa

I just want to thank you for everything. I literally grew up with you and your videos and I am so proud of you making this new step. I am so excited about your next chapter of your life. Thank you soooo much. Love you ❤

It really sucks feeling like you are letting so many people down, and a lot of people will be/are sad, but don't let that stop you. You've got this! Also try not to think about time spent doing something as a waste or that you are behind on something, comparison kills joy and we want you to be happy! Good luck Whitney!

You are so brave for making that decision ❤ I know it must've been difficult especially when you feel like gymnastics is your whole life. I've played badminton ever since I was little and at the time I really thought that it was everything. But when I was about 14 just realised that there are so many things I want to do in my life, and I kinda lose my passion for it, I mean I still love it but I don't want to compete anymore. You have really inspired me a lot so Thank you so much💗💗

I’m so glad you posted this. Right now at this moment I’m on Injury with a herniated disk on my spine. I was told I was out for 6 months to a year just today. I’m so nervous because I want to go back but I’ve never really thought about actually quitting. Now that I have to. I really feel as if I have let my people down. I still think I can do my sport after my injury but it’s going to be so hard. Thank you for showing me some life Whitney. ❤️

Sending you love, Whit

i have loved watching you do gymnastics over the years, thank you for sharing your incredibly journey with us. i know what youre going through must be so hard right now

When I first started following you it was because of gymnastics but when I got to know you better I follow you for YOU not because of gymnastics. You are a great person and I support your decision ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤WE LOVE YOU FOR YOU!!!!❤️And if someone don’t support you there not worth your time and effort ❤️❤️❤️IM NOT GOING TO LEAVE !!!!!❤️❤️❤️

“I love gymnastics, it will always be my first love” gets me every time ❤️❤️❤️ And I hope you get everything you deserve with your new passion, you are an awesome singer and I know it will take you to many places ❤

I hope that you are doing well! I will definitely keep following you because I love all of the videos you post, especially your music and singing videos! I cannot wait to see what amazing things you do in the future😊😊

I have been watching your videos since 2017 and I also started doing gymnastics in 2015. You were always my motivation to do and do because I wanted to be as good as you. because of you I pushed myself forward and forward. I understand how you feel, I don't feel the joy I used to feel either, for two years I've been thinking about whether to stop, but to this day I neglect the decision. No matter what happens after this, you will always be a great motivation for me!! ❤

When I saw the video title I'm not going to lie, I was disappointed. But when I heard how she felt, I realized how much she needed this. We support you and will continue to no matter what you do.

You dedicated your whole life to that sport and even if people might be disappointed rn PLEASE listen to yourself and feel how happy and relieved you are now, you are worth so much and gymnastics shouldn't define who you are as a person! I will still be here on your journey in life:)

watching you cry made me tear up. as somebody who wasn’t allowed to do gymnastics but did it outside every single day anyway, you were my inspiration for gymnastics for years. from when i was eight until i was entering middle school i would watch your videos daily teaching myself skills you could easily do. but i’m not a nine year old doing aerials in the grass anymore, and the hardest skill i probably ever learned was a front tuck. i got forced into joining the swim team when i was ten, and i’ve been swimming for five years. i know what it feels like to do a sport that makes you feel like you can’t do anything else. i have nothing but respect for you for leaving the sport that defined your entire life for years. i hope to be following your footsteps soon like i’ve done years ago ❤️❤️

That’s totally okay! I did see this coming with all your injury’s and I felt so bad for you! I did NOT know you were struggling with comments and I’m so sorry to hear that! We all respect your decision because you’re only human after all. Please keep posting though! I’ll watch you no matter what and I know the rest of the season will be hard for you because you don’t really like gymnastics as much anymore but try to have as much fun as possible because you deserve it! 💓💓💓

With the delays in the videos, I felt like this was coming but I feel glad she's moving on because she really can flourish in her music career. I'm really excited to see what the future brings to her!!!

I’m so proud of you! I’m glad that you are starting to find yourself and you don’t need a sport to define you! Don’t listen to any of them haters cause they don’t deserve any of your energy! Congrats on you’re retirement and I hope you continue doing what you truly love!

I just saw your movie and I loved it!! It moved me so much so I rewatched this video and it makes me so proud that you made this decision. It takes so much strength, courage and character to leave the sport that is/was such a huge part of your life. I m so exited to see more videos of you!

if you are excited then so are we!!! it's been amazing following you for all these yearsss, and so will it be for all the years to come :))) love you and good good luckk xx

You're not quitting, you are retiring! I'm so proud of you following your heart instead of what you think people expect of you and I'm so proud of you for staying on doing it for a long time to make really sure it was what was right for you. It's not like you stop on a whim, it seems really thought through.

this is the "hey whitney, i'll always support you❤" - button. ⬇️

i had the same smile on my face when i left, im so proud of you your level and your involvement in social media is such a different story than others but its a good thing

Have watched your gymnastics career pretty much since the beginning of your channel but have never left a comment. To say you've been a hard-working, amazing gymnast is a huge understatement. Thanks for the countless hours of entertainment. Your gymnastics videos will be sorely missed, but it's great that you're happy.

Whitney- you are not quitting! You are taking the next steps in your life to do other things and that is OK!! I remember being in the same place as you when I stopped figure skating. My body was TIRED and I felt like the toll it was taking on me mentally and physically was more than I could keep going with because I had given my entire life to the sport. And looking back now, at 31, it was the best time to hang up my skates when I did. (I was 17 when I officially retired, and had been skating since I was 5) and just last year I started skating again for fun and it’s been AMAZING. There is absolutely more to life than these sports and it’s perfectly ok for you to explore your life outside of the gym. You deserve it and owe it to yourself. You owe yourself a happy life. And that’s it. Thank you for being brave and vulnerable. You’re amazing! So mature and strong! Go LIVE Whitney! ❤🎉 proud of you!!

I just want to say that I’m not going anywhere. I don’t only love you because of your gymnastics but also for who you are as a person. Nothing will ever take away the fact that you inspired so many people to do gymnastics, that’s something you should never feel guilty of. The least that I can do to thank you for how inspirational you are is to be supportive of your decisions. When I hear your songs I can feel that same passion you had for gymnastics that inspired so many of us. So just like you inspired people with gymnastics you will continue to inspire people with new things (like music) if we can see that YOU love them so much! Because that YOU love them is what’s most important.

Proud of you for being brave enough to be honest and true to yourself and make what you know is the right decision even if it was more difficult in acting on it. When you know, you know. Gymnastics was my life and my first love as well, but there came a time when I knew I had to move on. I'm glad you are making the call and ending it on your terms. Thank you for sharing - you will give others the courage to do the same. Best of luck in all your future adventures!

i went through the exact same thing. i love your realness and your vulnerable true words. it's comforting to relate so hard to someone who you've been following for so long. your words hit deep especially about your younger self. but the things u move on to afterwards make it so worth moving on to. ill never regret gym bc the foundation it gives us is irreplaceable.

i also quit gymnastics cause i wanted to focus on something else, and thought it was a waste of time to keep doing it... it's one of those things that you have to listen to yourself. stay happy and healthy whit! ❣

Hey Whitney! I joined your channel back when I was around 8 probably watching you achieve and get better over the years. I used to watch all your videos of your gymnastics and everything. I’m 14 now and have been doing gymnastics since I was 6 as well. I have recently realized that I want to quit. No matter how much I think about it, I just can’t see my self doing gymnastics anymore. This season may be my last then I’m going to gymnastics camp and that will probably be the end. I’m crying so much because I love this sport I’ve done it my whole life. It IS my whole life and I don’t know how to quit or if i’ll regret it. My friends are leaving for boarding school and i’ll have no one to train with so this may be the end. Making this video has been a huge help toward my mental health knowing that I’m not the only one who feels this way. I wish you the best.

From someone that has been following you for 7 years now, I just want to thank you for the motivation for my gymnastics and for sharing your passion, I will always support you ! I retired from gym this year too and I know it is very difficult ❤ love you from Switzerland

You are an amazing person, Whitney. And you will keep inspire young gymnasts even after you quit, you are not letting anyone down❤ I think your younger self would be very proud of you for making this hard decision and following your heart. I don‘t think she would have wanted you to continue doing this sport when it makes you unhappy and you don‘t want to do it anymore. Gymnastics is very tough mentally and it does break you, when you keep doing it without loving it anymore. You certainly are not a failure and have had an amazing career. Your form was always so exquisite and graceful and your videos will still inspire so many. And this decision will help so many who are struggling with the same thing and show others that it‘s okay to move on, even if they haven‘t achieved everything they wanted. You have had a great time with gymnastics and it was a huge part of your life, but it is okay to move on and start a new chapter✨ I know you will do amazing things and live your life to the fullest and I am excited to watch you and am not gonna leave / unfollow. 🎉❤

Proud of you for making a decision that’s right for you. Can’t wait to see what’s in the next chapter of your life. 💜

It always makes me so proud to see young women like you making bold decisions for what they want in life. You are amazing at gymnastics and you are amazing at music. I am sure you can be amazing at whatever is your passion and you dedicate yourself to. I lover your gymnastics videos and that’s why I started following you, but I will stick around to see what comes next! Cheering for you!

We won't leave! And pls don't feel bad about your decision! As you say - yolo! We are some of your overseas fans (Austria). My husband and I have been doing your '10 min ab workout' and your '5 min leg workout' ever since you posted them and want to thank you. The very first of your vids I saw was 'underwater gymnastics' 6 years ago. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us - from a talented kid to the amazingly mature, wise young woman you've become! All the best for your future! Looking forward to whatever you feel like posting! 😊

Whitney first of all you are not a horrible person for quitting gymnastics. It makes me so sad that you feel that you will let people down. You are not! Yes you have inspired a lot of people, but not just with your gymnastics, but with so much more. Either way quitting takes none of that away from you! If anything you are still inspiring to so many, showing them that it is ok to quit, bc it is! Whenever a teammate quits one thing I always say is, yes I will miss you bc I won’t see you everyday but it makes me way happier knowing you will be happy. Yes, ppl will leave, but let them leave there are so many that will stay. It’s so great seeing athletes take care of themselves! Thank you for this video you can be so proud of yourself, take care of yourself!

Whitney you're amazing. I will be still following you from France 💕

Today is a year since I quit acrobatics, but I am very grateful to myself for this act, I am glad that I listened to myself then! You're not alone, Whitney!❤I watch your channel with 10,000 more subscribers and every time you are inspired by each of your videos, whether it's music or training, thanks to you I have achieved success! Please don't screw yourself, I've been through and I understand you very much, it will be very painful, but later you will begin to understand why you decided to do this🫂🫂❤️❤️❤️

I'm so with you Whitney. I've decided to quit dance after dancing for 11 years, and there's definetely mixed emotions. I also love the sport, but I hate doing it, and I hate that I hate doing it. Your so amazing with or without gymnastics, and the sense of freedom you'll get after leaving is amazing.

“i love the sport i just hate doing it” this video is so real and this represents exactly what it’s like and what it feels like to quit gymnastics

I began following you at the ice bath challenge. My granddaughter was begining gymnastics and I wanted to be able to understand her world and to share with her. I hope that doesn't make me a creep. Best wishes for you going forward!

Whitney, you are so strong and I'm so proud of you for making this decision! As someone who finds it tough to 'quit' things, I understand the feeling. I've 'quit' sports that I've been in love with since the beginning, but I don't regret a thing knowing that I, myself, am doing better than I ever was. Lots of support!!

I'M SO PROUD OF YOU !!!!!! For finding yourself and what you love ❤

Everyone said that I would regret quitting when I got burnt out from dance. It was the best decision I could have ever made for myself. You may have moments when you miss gymnastics but I don't think you will regret choosing your mental health and well being. You've had an incredible gymnastics career and myself and many other people will not be unsubscribing