Bodybuilding
She joined her first gym at age 26 just to stay in shape, but it soon became evident that she had the genetics for bodybuilding and, after some persuasion, she entered her first contest in March 1997. She won her class, as well as the Overall. Her early contest history consisted mainly of regional shows which culminated in an overall victory in the 2001 Borderstates Championship.
She made her first National-level appearances in 2002, placing fifth in her class at the USA Championship and has been a consistent top five finisher ever since.
In 2006 and 2007 she won the Masters National Lightheavyweight Championship and in 2007 she won the overall title at that competition giving her professional status.
Debbie is relatively small for a professional bodybuilder, standing just 5'2" and competing at a bodyweight of 138-140 lb. It is not unusual for her to compete against women who outweigh her by up to 40 pounds. She is, however, arguably one of the most muscular women in the sport for her height-to-weight ratio. She is widely respected for her conditioning and is especially admired for her upper body development. She has remarkable biceps and triceps development for a woman of her stature, with her flexed arm measuring roughly 15.5 inches.
Originally from New Jersey, Debbie now lives in Alabama.
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