The body-builder with no arms: Meet the inspiring mother-of-two who can still hold her own

                                        Standing ovation: At the NPC Junior USA Bodybuilding Championship this weekend, armless bodybuilder Barbie Thomas had the Charleston, South Carolina crowd cheering and on their feet
This past weekend at the NPC Junior USA Bodybuilding Championship, only one bodybuilder among hundreds of the men and women competing got a standing ovation.
Though she didn't win any major awards, armless bodybuilder Barbie Thomas had the Charleston, South Carolina crowd cheering and on their feet.
The 37-year-old mother-of-two lost both her arms during a horrific electrical accident as a toddler - but that hasn't stopped her from pursuing her bodybuilding dream.
Standing strong: Thomas (far right) can hold her own against the competition, despite having no arms
                               Highlight: Thomas, 39, didn't win any major awards, but was undoubtedly the star of the show for attendees
She said: 'I'd say to anyone, you can do whatever you put your mind to.
'The only limitations are the ones you put on yourself. Everyone has limitations and handicaps in some way or another - mine are more visible than yours maybe.'
No limitations: Thomas, pictured on stage this weekend, believes you can do whatever you put your mind toNo limitations: Thomas, pictured on stage this weekend, believes you can do whatever you put your mind to

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