I started smoking when I was 14, and I was like maybe 5'6 then. I am now 17 and I am 5'9. I have recently quit smoking and started eating healthy and exercising regularly. Is it realistic to think that I will reach 6', or taller. When I was a baby the doctors said because of my abnormally large head I was probally going to be pretty tall. My dad is around 6'2 and my mom is around 5'2. Ohh and Im a guy, I guess that would help.
2006-07-04 03:28:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
Wow I absolutly love this yahoo answers stuff, you guys replyed so quickly, and I cannot thank you enough for it. I enjoyed notyou's response most of all, you dont know what a hero your son is to me lol.
2006-07-04 03:43:58 · update #1
You only have a year or so left. It is possible.
2006-07-04 03:30:21 · answer #1 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well stunting your growth is an old wive's tale designed to discourage you from smoking. You appear to be a normal height yet may grow a liitle more. Best to give up smoking because there are so many health issues relating to smoking besides the cost!! You haven't been smoking long so give up now and you will reduce your health risks and definately increase your wealth!
2016-03-27 03:32:31 · answer #2 · answered by Lorraine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good job on quiting smoking. Since your only 17, you will definitly be at least 6' if your 5'9 now. But it might now be until your like 19 or 20
2006-07-04 03:34:17 · answer #3 · answered by MBj7B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Males don't reach full maturity until age 21 (thats why it's the drinking age here in the US) so maybe. You might just bulk up and not get taller though.
2006-07-04 03:33:02 · answer #4 · answered by RIVER 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you might grow for another 3 years, and then again you might not. Get plenty of sleep and work on your posture to make the best of what you are and will be.
Anyway, 5'9" is not exactly short.
2006-07-04 03:33:37 · answer #5 · answered by Dondare 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was only 5'5" until he turned 18. Then he had a huge growth spurt and is now 6'2". Be patient and keep away from those cigs and see what happens.
2006-07-04 03:34:44 · answer #6 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummmmmm no. It's hereditary I don't smoke, never have and am still only 5ft lol
2006-07-04 03:30:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋