Should I be lifting?

[adiidaas]

I am 13 years old and I started gymming maybe 3 weeks ago. I've always tried been fit, I'm trying to be a healthy vegan and I used to run every single day before I got my gym card. I gym 3-5 times a week + some group passes. I got my period when I was 11 and I haven't been growing for the whole year. I am about 157 cm, my nurse told me I wouldn't get much taller so I was wondering if I should be lifting? I weigh about 50 kg which is about average I think. I don't want to injure myself so please give me advice! :) I can add that I am already bench pressing and stuff like that with maybe 100 ibs and I use small weights, dumbells to squat weights when I crunch.

[Foxxtrot]

If you want to lift, than go for it! Anything you want to do can be achieved. Sometimes, it should not be, but that is for you to find out personally, not for someone to tell you (certain exceptions do apply; listen to your parents/elders). If you decide you love lifting, more power to you. If you decide you do not like it, or it makes you too sore, or whatever, try something else like long distance running or rumba classes.

[adiidaas]

Thank you so much for your help :)

[Foxxtrot]

You're young, you're already fit, so I would suggest not going too far with it. But experiment. Find what you like to do and explore other options if it, too. If you like to lift, you might enjoy rock climbing. Find joyful hobbies in your life that you can turn into passions with experience.

[Xfitchick]

There is nothing wrong with lifting. Just start gradually and increase weights when you feel ready. If you do that, you will not get injuries.

[Cg247]

light weights are ok, at 13 you're still growing so I'd take it easy until around age 18

[adiidaas]

The thing is, I've stopped growing, but thank you! :)

[awilliam360]

You're too young to start lifting!!!

[Piccalo2000]

Yes lifting is good for u

[SunsetLover]

NO. You're fifteen. Play a sports.

[adiidaas]

I do, I play soccer and I run.

[AudiMagic]

lifting is good