Well Im 16 years old and im 5'2 and I'm 130lb. I get bagged on alot because of my height at school by almost everyone, and even my teachers do. My dad's 5'7 and my mom's 5'1. What are some things I should do to atleast help or change my height?? Should I lose some weight?? Should I stretch more often??
2007-03-21 15:42:17 · 7 answers · asked by scot r 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Be happy with your height, you may hit a growth spurt, or you may not. Genetics doesn't seem to be on your side, but Yoa's parents are not 7+ either.lol. Do not let your height define u
2007-03-21 15:46:13 · answer #1 · answered by Jeremy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 5'2 and 23... So I know how you feel, I always used to be the shortest kid at school! Unfortunately there's not much you can do about your height.
Guys can have growth spurts later on (around 18), so it's likely you are still growing, remember you are only young. If you're concerned about your weight make some changes to your diet (plenty of veggies, complex carbs like brown rice and wheat pasta, good sources of protein, cut out unnecessary sugar etc) and get heaps of exercise.
On another note, don't forget there a heapsa shorter girls out there, and it's always nice to be with a guy who isn't miles taller than you!
2007-03-21 16:14:02 · answer #2 · answered by nicjays 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is all going to be different depending on who you got you genes from. You will probably top out at 5' 3". (you still have an inch!) Don't worry about what people say just come up with some good come backs! Just search foods, I know your diet affects everything (I'm not saying like the whole coffee thing. Also, you don't have to lose weight but you should feel good about yourself. If you do try make sure it is healthy by exercising and eating right! There are also probably vitamins you can take to help your height problem.
2007-03-21 15:53:16 · answer #3 · answered by Zoe L 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should grow a little bit in the next couple of years but you probably will not exceed your father's height. Height is important in our society but it's not everything, working out and weight lifting will give you a stronger, more athletic physique making you appear larger than you really are.
As for the people at school, they will always find something to bug you about. At least you don't have weight problems and you sound like a genuinely nice person. Ignore the losers.
2007-03-21 15:56:32 · answer #4 · answered by M N 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well the stretching could stretch you out a bit,but its all genetics.your not done growing so if your dad is 5'7 and your mom is 5'1 then you could be anywhere from 5'3 to maybe 5'9.eat healthy and take a multivitamin each day.
2007-03-21 15:47:25 · answer #5 · answered by jmanmexico 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you check with your parents, they may know what height you were when you were two years old. You will grow to be extractly 2 X the height you were when you were two
2007-03-21 15:56:52 · answer #6 · answered by yutu34 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well your parents are short. just pray everyday and you might grow 4inches overnight like michael jordan.
2007-03-21 15:50:49 · answer #7 · answered by Spam 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋