My mom is 5'2, dad is 5'7 or 8 & my brother is around 5'10 - 5'11. When I was 12 I was 4'9. I am 16 now and I am still 4'9. I know that everyone is different and I am someone who takes prise in individuality but I am haunted everyday with the fact that everyone is taller. (yes i know that some ppl are even shorter and that i should count my blessings.) Im not vain or at least i dont think its good and i dont act as such, but i am plauged with guilt each day about wishing to change my appearance (height). I guess its because everyone else always brings it to my attention. Ppl still think that I am 12! . I was checking the internet but Im smart enough (and poor enough) to not believe evrything I read. If there is any professional who can point out any exercise routine or diet that could enhance my growth pls help! I feel like my hieght is inhibiting everything - i want to do so much but i feel so self concious and inferior. Do i need a medic, a charlatan or a psychiatrist?
2006-11-17 12:54:10 · 7 answers · asked by SophiaC 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I did yoga and pilates and grew an inch and a half and I am 23 (f), which is not typical to grow after a certain age. Guys can still grow even in their 20's so you may just be a late bloomer. I would avoid lifting heavy weights because I think that will make you look stalky and it may even stunt your growth. Try yoga and pilates, if you dont want to take classes buy some DVD's and do it in your room. Plus you will get lean muscles. Drink milk, or have more calcium in your diet, avoid coffee. I would also see a doctor to see if there is any other options.
2006-11-17 13:03:57 · answer #1 · answered by I carry your heart with me... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your parents to take you to the pediatrician and you might benefit from injections of human growth hormone.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Growth_hormone
2006-11-17 20:56:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of sleep, i'm 6'9 and my dad is only 5'9 and my mom is 5'10, and i sleep a lot. like now, nighty night
2006-11-17 20:57:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i heard if you hang on monkey bars you get slightly taller and more sleep
2006-11-17 20:56:55 · answer #4 · answered by tweety_mm19 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i heard that if you sleep more, you grow slightly taller. i also heard that swimming works
2006-11-17 20:56:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
possibly
2006-11-17 20:55:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEY SHMELL LYKE POO!
2006-11-17 20:55:54 · answer #7 · answered by U + UR NUTS 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋