help please? is it right that after 16 girls cant grow anymore?

Question

im still 13 and my mom says that i should worry about my tall first, she is saying that i should worry about my weight later, after i become tall, is it right? should i listen to her? :}

Answer 1

You can still be growing into your early 20's but growth slows down a lot after puberty. As you are 13 now you may not grow much taller but you will still be growing.
As for your weight, the best way to take care of that is to eat a healthy diet and get involved in a sport you enjoy. Don't worry too much about what the scale tells you right now, just concentrate on a healthy lifestyle.

Answer 2

Girls keep growing until about 18 years old but you won't know how tall you will become until after the growth process is over.

What your mother told you is a way for her to say that she thinks you should stop worrying about your weight. Are you too concerned about it?

If you are overweight there is nothing wrong with trying to lose an appropriate amount of weight as long as you continue to eat a healthy and varied diet. I can't tell if you have a valid concern about your weight because I can't see you.

Your school should have a school nurse. He/she should be able to tell you if there is a concern about your weight or not.

Answer 3

I'm a man, and I was once four'6 while I began top tuition. I was once four'10 while I graduated, the shortest in my elegance at 18 years ancient. By the time I were at school for one semester and got here house for christmas holiday I was once five'eight and weighed close to 60lbs extra (and had packed on rather a little bit extra muscle as a substitute of being only a twiggy skeleton) ... so I'd say it is rather feasible that you just nonetheless have a few developing to do someday. However, women often achieve the top in their bodily development a lot previous than men... extraordinary persons develop in extraordinary approaches at extraordinary instances. I'm 23 now and five'10... so that you under no circumstances understand.

Answer 4

The female body continues to mature till after about 23-25

Answer 5

Genetics play a huge part in your growth. Most women continue to grow into their early 20s. The human brain doesn't even finish growing until the 20s. :)

Answer 6

Bones keep growing on girls till about age 19, in guys they keep growing till age 21. So make sure you get enough calcium to support the bone growth.

Answer 7

you can grow till your mid 20's (i grew at least an inch since i was 20) if your body gets all the nutrients it needs.
your mom is right - you can worry about your weight later on in life - for now give your body all it needs and dont deprive it.

Answer 8

What do you mean you can't grow after age 16??? You only stop growing when your growth plates close.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

you still grown more till about 21