how can i get taller? what do i have to do?

Question

Im 16 and 4'9...I rly rly wanna get taller. My parents are short like my mom's 5'3 and my dad's 5'5. Some people say there's nothin 2 do about it but others say there actually are some stuff. Has anyone been through this and tried stuff that actually worked? What can i do to get taller?

Answer 1

I'm 5'5". When I was younger I had looked for options to increase my height, and found there isn't really any way to increase your height beyond it's natural growth. The only option was some sketchy idea of cutting & stretching your bones so they fuse together at a greater length. Unless you did this to all the bones in your body, it would make you look disproportionate.

Answer 2

The best you can really do is accept who you are and love yourself for it. Look at the bright side, you hit your head less, are less likely to be clotheslined, it's easy to find clothes, you'll fit in cool little spaces, and research says short people break fewer bones in falls. These people were short:

English poet Alexander Pope – 4’6”
Mother Teresa – 4’10”
Margaret Mitchell – 5’
Dolly Parton – 5’
Danny DeVito – 5’

With your family genetics you probably are not going to be very tall. Just relish the fact that everyone is unique, and part of your special charm is that you are short. Take lots of vitamins, and get lots of exercise to keep your body in top shape so it has the most opportunity to grow. But really, you should relax and change your perspective about it.

Answer 3

It's pretty late in the game. I don't know if you could have done anything earlier except eat a very good diet and exercise. At 16, you are pretty much full grown for a girl. I would suggest if height matters to you. Marry a very tall man and your children will be taller. Tall guys seem to like short girls too. So, this may be to your advantage.

Oh yes, and tall guys are handy to be married to. They can reach stuff that's up high.

Answer 4

unfortunately there is nothing u can use to get taller,both your parents are short so it in your genes u should be happy with who u are and not bother with tall. i am 6'1 ft and o don't think there is anything special about it because i keep hitting my head on door ways and at the top of a car lol especially when i am among friends i feel like a giant but i am satisfied with my hight and u should 2.

Answer 5

I heard this herbal medicine was helping you grow more and some of my friends used it but I believe it is natural growth
being small may be genetic and growth spurts can sometimes happen unexpectantly. Most importantly, size is not the issue, having more self-confidence makes you feel taller and better about yourself

Answer 6

Eat your green vegies.

(No, I'm not a mom.)

I'm 13 and at 5 ft. 4 in. If that makes you feel any better.

Don't worry. You'll stretch out.

I used to be short too. Just last year. This year I just shot up.

Answer 7

ok, you are normal I would say, but if you really want to get taller, there are some ways, the really painful way would be using one of those stretcher thingies. Another thing would be getting some human growth hormones into your body, you can get those treatments from certified doctors, or if your parents won't agree, you can always steal their money and get some illegal hormones, just kdding. yeah. And um, do a lotta sports. that's all i can say

Answer 8

stretch each day and eat nutritious foods, never diet or smoke as this can stunt your growth. If this fails buy some heels, chances are you will not grow any more, I didnt grow after the age of 15.

Answer 9

I'm 16 and 5'3"
I'm short too, but it's okay.
"Great things come in small packages"

Answer 10

sorry, i think you are stuck at that hight. you can always go get an xray and see if your growth plates have sealed. if they have not, you could still grow some more. if they have, you are out of luck.