I`m 14 years old going on to 15 & i`m only 4'11" and I think that`s pretty short for my age. People say that I will stop growing when I'm 14-15 or maybe later and I really don`t want that to happen. Any advice?
2006-06-17 11:17:49 · 16 answers · asked by =) 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Tie a rope to two horses and have them pull. Other wise just wait and give it time. I was your way once too and after it was all done I grew to over 5' tall.
2006-06-17 11:21:02 · answer #1 · answered by minime3171 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are either of your parents about that tall? if so you may have just inherited that trait. and you could eat more beef, the animals have growth hormones and there is residual amounts in the meat you eat. so I'd say start eating good steak and do lots of stretching.
but to tell you the truth with a little heel putting you at about 5'1".
that is plenty. don't think the average height for woman globally is more than 5'4", so you are not that much shorter than most women. plus as you get older it will become an advantage believe it or not...a lot of men prefer ladies who are petite and not jumbo sized:)))
I'm sure you are fine....but hey have some steak anyway! Mmmmm. (and if you're really worried about it go to an endocrinologist)
Be Proud of who you are....you are more than just a number.
A smile is WAY more important when people look at you, plus if you have a big heart that will win out over anything!
2006-06-17 18:28:12 · answer #2 · answered by rooster2381 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your final height is predetermined at birth. A doctor can actually X-ray your hand, measure the space between joints in your fingers, and give you a pretty close number as to how tall you will eventually be. Not much will change that. In order to make sure you reach your full height potential, make sure you eat right and get exercise (no hardcore weightlifting, though). And bear in mind, some people acheive a growth spurt very early, while others can have it much later during adolescence.
2006-06-17 18:23:51 · answer #3 · answered by Harry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try by drinking more milk, eating more veggies and meats, exercising (stretching and walking), simple stuff like that....and if that doesn't work for you, then if you really want to you can talk to your parents and doctor and they could give you a shot (of something, I dunno what though) and it will make a person grow taller. It depends on how much you take for how much you will grow. But people that get it done turn out fine afterward. So, if you would want to do this, it's worth a *shot*.
2006-06-17 18:29:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to grow taller is to stand on your tippy toes.
At least you'll be able to reach the peanut butter jar at the back of the cupboard, angel.
2006-06-17 18:22:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, I am 13 and 5'4. I don't drink milk, but everyone says it helps. Just let yourself grow. okay. My best friend is 4' 3 or 4'4 and they are going in to the 8th grade.
2006-06-17 18:46:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first ...you are not short...you haven't reach your growth peak yet..
second ...you can have a sporty and healthy figure if you do some stretching,playing sport,drinking milk..eating healthy food with protein and vitamins...(hold something with your hands and try to left yourself up 5 to 20 times every morning) tell me how many extra inches you gained by the next month.. ;-)
2006-06-17 18:30:08 · answer #7 · answered by amanyhappy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who said you are short well you are not if you wanna grow taller and take somthing and you will loose this and get side effects
2006-06-17 18:20:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink lots of milk, and stretch and run. Maybe lift some weights, eat protein. And it helps if you have good jeans
2006-06-17 18:20:10 · answer #9 · answered by Ricky T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im 13 and 5'4 u should het a growth spert i am goin on 14 bout to be it .
2006-06-17 18:22:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋