my grandmother tells me that when i get older i'll shed some pounds, grow taller, lose the acne, and 'develop'. and be pretty. i'd like to believe this, but i know that as i got older i started eating more, and i'm HARDLY growing. i'm 5'1 at age 14 when my dad's 5'9 and my mom's 5'4. i should be over 5'1 by now. and, i'm getting a lot of acne and i'm still behind in my stage of puberty.
my dad had a little acne that went away in like a year, my mom had some acne at like 15-17 but went away when she was like 20. i've had acne since 11 and still do 'til this day.
and my height. it's probably because i don't sleep much from anxiety but i atleast want to be 5'5.
and as for a killer body, at this rate i can just keep dreaming.
does anyone think i can really look better by 20? and is there anyone out there with a similar experience? and can anyone give me some pointers to make it happen?
2006-09-10 09:58:18 · 14 answers · asked by eve 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Your grandmother is right...I know that isn't what you wanted to hear. You will grow into your womanly figure after you go thru puberty. I was chubby as a kid. Then you go thru growth spurts, get your period, then the chub turns into curves. You'll be ok.
2006-09-10 10:01:16 · answer #1 · answered by IMHO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Women don't really start really growing until they are about your age, 14 and they hit their peak about early 20s which when it gets slow. I'm 23 and 6'0 tall and just about done height wise. I grew 3 to 4 inches in one year alone-thats when I was 15 to 16 years old, plus weight plays a part but there is also genes too but you still got plenty of time. :) You look good at any time just be patient, for the acne-try the 3-step kits at any store and look into yoga or something to take the anxiety off. Chocolate is a myth, acne is due to stress and/or testerome-you might want to try the birth control pill-look into it with your parents. Trust me ! I have been there and done that.
2006-09-10 17:18:32 · answer #2 · answered by Beach Blonde 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your grandma might be right, for acne you have to watch what you eat, no chocolate, grease food etc... also will help in your body you can control it, and anybody can have a killer body as long they do the work.
You are young if you get as habit to do a 30 minutes work out any type or exercise no matter what! and control your eating habits and get a good diet and good sleep you will be fine.
But don't think everything will happen just because!!!! no, you need to work and maintain a healthy diet and you will see that you will have that killer body and a beautiful face to go with it.
guarantee or your money back!
2006-09-10 17:13:32 · answer #3 · answered by Soyam I 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's so normal for you to feel this way.
I had the same problem, but I try not to worry about it anymore.
I'm glad I never had acne, but as for the killer body, I'm kinda getting there. I work out every day and eat right, (or I try to.)
I go to jazz dancing lessons, and it really helps.
Just think, are you doing some kind of physical activity?
Do you sometimes eat too much, or very unhealthily?
You can always go to a nutricionist for help.
Good Luck !! :)
2006-09-10 17:09:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely!!! when I was 14 I had no breats, was a stick, and my height was like 5'3, I had acne since twelve, till 18, and I haved no curves whatsoever. Now I'm 20 and I am 5'7, I know it' not a big height increase, but I have a pretty curvy body and etc. Actually, I am a tanner softer looking version of my mother, a little bit shorter... It's all in the genes...
2006-09-10 17:11:48 · answer #5 · answered by Cass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. You will grow. 5'1" isn't that short for your age. everyone developes at a different time. puberty doesn't end till around 18 or older. As for the acne, thats normal for your age, its just a stage and it will pass. for now, make sure you wash your face and use moisturizer. Try to keep your hands off. Also, Try to eat healthy that may help you develope
2006-09-10 17:06:59 · answer #6 · answered by Mooifleur 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, so you need to realize that you're not the only one. your whole school, girls in this case, are going through the same thing! don't sweat it :] in order to get rid of acne, b/c lord knows everyone's had or has it, just drink water--no coke! also what i found that helps is wash your face with Dove bar soap, it really works! other things i use are Apricot Scrub by St. Ives. its all ok, trust me! im only 18 but ive gone through everything u have! u will shed the lbs, but you should not worry about that! you're too young! b/c i used to weigh approx. 125 ish but now i weigh 115. yea, go figure! but NEVER go on diets...you are still growing! and by the way, dont worry about eating all the time, its all i used to do and still do! :P its good to eat b/c it will HELP YOU GROW! well hope this helps!
2006-09-10 17:05:11 · answer #7 · answered by Samantha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you just need to take care of your body the acne can only be lost if you don't eat a lot of acid foods I'm 20 i still get a few zits here and there.But thay go away.
2006-09-10 17:07:07 · answer #8 · answered by me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweetheart, you are just 14. Give it sometime. Don't try to grow up so fast or worry about what you will or might look like. Just give time and all will work out.
2006-09-10 17:56:44 · answer #9 · answered by BONNI 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your gramma is right trust her experience as you mature your body will develope and you will loose the acne and weight and get womanly features. you dont stop growing until you are 23 also so you could get afew inches taller!
2006-09-10 17:01:19 · answer #10 · answered by tiffany a 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋