Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Barb Guerra - Bodybuilder, Amputee, Inspiration
‘I’ve got no arms- but I love bodybuilding!’ High-kicking and somersaulting across the stage, Barb Guerra flexes the muscles of her perfectly toned body. The Texan mum-of-two regularly competes in bodybuilding contests – running, swimming and working out with weights six days a week to keep in shape. Incredibly, she does this despite having no arms, having lost them both in a horrific accident as a toddler. “I believe you can do anything you set your mind to,” says Barb, 32, who’s been competing for five years. “You have to focus on the positive and never pity yourself. People tell me I’m an inspiration, but I just see myself as normal. Says Barb
Reposted from Stella's Magazine
Barb on Ripley's Believe It Or Not
Barb on Maury Povich
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