Im 16, and a high school basketball player (a junior) but i feel like i havent entered puberty yet. Im only like 5'4, and i walk on my tiptoes most of the time to feel taller. And im growing my hair longer (like surfer) to see if I look older. Im also extremely skinny, being only 95 pounds, and i can only bench like 60 pounds. I I get made fun of a lot for that, i dont have trouble with girls or anything, being an athlete, but still im hoping that things will change soon, What do you guys think??
2006-10-11 14:24:46 · 6 answers · asked by Mike G 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
Don't worry about it...you're body is just taking a bit longer to get there, so enjoy it! I've heard of girls who are athletes not hitting puberty until they're 17 because being physically active holds it off for a while. Being 5'4 isn't a big deal. I'm 5'5 and I'm done growing now, and I'm happy at the height I'm at. You're not that short, I know a lot of people much shorter than you and much older! I knew a girl once who walked on her toes to look taller, but it just ended up making her look silly because eventually everyone noticed. Just accept your height and don't try to make up for it. If you really want an extra inch or two, try some higher shoes. So don't worry- you're pretty normal and you sound like you're very healthy. :)
2006-10-12 11:06:30 · answer #1 · answered by jennabeanski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. First of all, what do you mean by " I haven't really entered puberty" I'm not really sure what you're implying by that, but you'll hit it eventually. Guys dont fully hit puberty until their late teens-early twenties. If the girls aren't giving your problems, then obviously it doesn't matter. And the hair growing out thing, girls like guys with longer hair as long as it isn't greasy, and it will make you look more mature. Guys are guys and from my point of view, it seems like guys just pick on each other alot anyway. Nothing to be worry about, it'll change soon.
2006-10-11 21:36:35 · answer #2 · answered by x Cutie Cutie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not alone. Someone else asked a question like this just a minute or two ago. Take heart!
2006-10-12 00:26:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How tall is your dad and grandpa? that will give you an idea of how tall you will get.
You will start to fill out as you get older.
2006-10-11 21:35:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummz...talk to yourr doctorr hun.
2006-10-11 21:26:54 · answer #5 · answered by Prep♥™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it has to change soon...but that sucks
2006-10-11 21:32:05 · answer #6 · answered by matthew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋