Any advice on how to get taller?

[lrina]

So I'm like 13 and 7 months old, 5'0, and 96 lbs atm. I quit growing completely about over a year ago. On top of that, my vision quit getting worse. I'm -4.75 in one eye, and -5.25 in the other. My vision would go down pretty significantly every year, however nothing this year. This isn't a bad thing ofc, but it seemed to stop getting worse the same time I stopped growing. I'm mentioning this because I think this kind of proves my point that I'm not growing anymore, if even my vision is staying the same.

But anyways, a bit of background might help. So over a year ago, I began losing weight. (I was around 130 lbs, 12 and a half, same height). And yeah, this is exactly when my vision stopped getting worse, and I quit growing. I thought that maybe it was because of protein deficiency and although I don't get enough protein some days, for the most part I do get enough protein, so it may not be the case for me.

Anyways, I'm still 13 so I still think I have a shot at growth. My ideal height would probably be 5'5 or 5'6 (mainly because that's around the perfect height for me since I want a slender body). Any advice please? :)

[Apulu_3]

For me I'm 5'5 now currently because of the genes of my grandpa (6'2) as my parents are short heighted. My weight is 44 kgs. So all you gotta do is this simple exercise. Stand up on your tip toes.

My cousin brother who is quite tall gave me this suggestion and it really does works. But again it maybe my spurt growth because I am noticing that I'm not growing taller anymore. You need to sleep for 8 hrs at least (don't follow my path of sleeping 4 hrs lol). People grow tall during sleeping only. Do stretching exercises because it looses your muscles and makes it easy for your body to grow up. Eat healthy like all are saying. Especially proteins. You are in a healthy weight and it's good. In short follow a healthy schedule. It also depends on the genes you have inherited.

[Apulu_3]

Thanks for the MHO :)

[wheresmrcunnunglis]

bruh you haven't hit your full puberty yet. Come back and revisit this question and concern when your 18. Just exercise and stretch for at least 5 to 10 minutes once you wake up and before you go to bed. But most importantly reach out to your primary doctor as they would know better than us strangers on the internet.

[MCheetah]

Most of growth happens during sleep. So get 8-10 hours of sleep EVERY SINGLE NIGHT! Don't skip one! Also, make sure to have an active lifestyle and do cardio (avoid weights) and eat healthily. This is why young athletes end up growing so tall, by the way. They do all the things to maximize their height.

Girls stop growing at 15 or 16, and you are 13. So you've got maybe an inch per year, unless you get a drastic growth spurt and can reach 5'6" in three years or less. That'd be two inches a year, so good luck with that.

[Daniela1982]

So apparently you don't sleep much?

[Adityaindian90]

According to me You should follow these points to get taller :-
⚫ Eat fresh fruits and vegetables everyday 🍓 🍆
⚫ Sleep 8-10 hours 😴⚫ Do push ups, sit ups, yoga, jumping, skipping and bicycling 🏃

[Adityaindian90]

Thank you for MHO !😁

[Massageman]

See a medical doctor, and preferably an endocrinologist also to have things checked out.

[Massageman]

Just a few more notes- 1. when you eat ""protein", be sure it is COMPLETE protein and includes "essential" amino acids. These are the amino acids your body can NOT make on its own, and must receive via diet or supplement. Animal protein- steak, ham, chicken, eggs, etc. is generally complete. Vegetable protein is generally NOT complete. That is why people eat beans AND corn, or beans AND rice: each have SOME amino acids, but only both together have them all. They must be present in the body at the same time too. 2. Get plenty of "weight-bearing" exercise. Walking, running, biking, hiking, some work at the gym with stretch bands/hand weights/resistance machines (especially the "back extension" machine). Your body is in a continual process of re-building itself based on the demands you place upon it. 3. When you exercise, do not work the same area of your body on subsequent days. A good weekly routine would be: upper body, lower body, core, upper body, lower body, core, rest day. Your muscles and bones rebuild themselves on their critical "rest days". 4. It's great that you are tracking your growth along with other factors such as lack of change in your moderate/moderately high myopia. Continue noting any changes vs growth for your doctors to review. 5. Understand that growth patterns are seldom ever a straight line in any given individual, and particularly so in adolescent females. "Shin splints"- which you may or may not have- are a prime example: the bones lengthen more quickly than the muscles' ability to move them. We just do not grow at a perfectly balanced pace. Many of our ultimate physical dimensions/shapes are highly dependent on heredity. But, we can still take steps to make the most of what we have or don't have. Good luck.

[bingbongbangbung]

As a girl being short is extremely advantageous compared to a short boy. Like someone pointed out, you can easily get a lot of dates with very tall men which I've noticed fetishize very short girls. Being shorter means you have less of a chance of getting cancer because of less cells in your body lol. You also have a better center of gravity and less likely to suffer from height related injuries like neck and back pain. Plus you can save money by buying teen clothes as an adult lol.

[metaldragon563]

No its not. I'm a short guy myself and there's no way in hell I would want to be the height of a short woman even if I was born a woman myself. Everything in this world is built for my height and not short women. The only difference is that short women have it easier in dating, but thats such a small part of life. In comparison to short women, I love my height and short women would love to be my height, I would never at all would want to be their height. I'm 5'4 and never had any difficulties. I can reach the top shelf in my house just fine. I fit in well with most adults unlike short women, but I might just be shorter than a lot of guys, not drastically so. I can eat a lot and not gain fat. Short women gain fat easier. I can work out and build muscle faster. Many other benefits as well. I'm sure other short guys agree too that in everyday life its much easier for us than short women.

[lrina]

@metaldragon563 i guess you just got lucky, because height really is a huge problem for a lot of men.

[metaldragon563]

No its not. It has never been an issue for me. Short guys make it hard for themselves. The only issue we have is finding someone, but I can assure you that short guys have a much better height than short women in everything else

[lrina]

@metaldragon563 it certainly is, as i said you got lucky. i've seen PLENTY of guys complain about being "too short" and i also saw a ton of women who had a very high minimum height requirement for guys. for girls, at least a lot of men want short ones. in fact, short girls seem to be prefered (for the most part) from what i've seen.

[metaldragon563]

No I did not get lucky. I'll say for the second time, short guys that encounter issues most likely have confidence and self esteem issues or they got unlucky. I don't see on behalf of all short men, but there are plenty of us that have not had any issues. I can't think of any issues. In all my life no one has ever pointed out my height ever. I've interacted with guys much taller than me just to talk, they never once mentioned my height. I've seen other short guys shorter than me as well that are confident. If you lack confidence then it will be a problem. I have other hardships and issues in my life but none of it is related to my height. There are no height of women that are preferred. Men in general don't really care about height. Being a woman is still an advantage as most guys might not give a crap and just go for any woman. I'm glad that i'm not born a woman otherwise I feel as I'd be really short and i'm glad i'm not that size, no offense tbh. Yes its true that I might have it hard finding a partner due to my height but I really don't give a fuck, i'm still able to live my life normally and my height has never been a burden in anyway. I didn't get "lucky" height means nothing.

[metaldragon563]

I've honestly heard more short women like 5'0 and under complain about their height rather than short men. I've personally never encountered a short guy ever complain IRL, but there's a hell lot of insecure short women. When you're smaller than like every adult then insecurity issues can arise

[bingbongbangbung]

Re-read what I wrote, short guys are at an extreme disadvantage socially.

[metaldragon563]

No we aren't. In what way? My height has never been an advantage societally

[metaldragon563]

***disadvantage, almost agreed with you there yikes

[lrina]

@metaldragon563 a lot of women want a super tall dude. and men in general often have a hard time trying to get a girl in the first place, so when you're not even tall that just becomes even more difficult to get a girl, although not impossible.

[bingbongbangbung]

Also let's not forget taller men have a better chance of getting higher paying and/or prestigious jobs like business executives, athletes, politicians, actors, models, etc. For women, height is only a discriminating factor for modelling lol.

[metaldragon563]

You're a literal femcel. So the only men that are with women are tall guys?

[metaldragon563]

Mark Zuckerberg is one of the richest men in the world. He's 5'7. I've seen plenty of tall guys that don't even make over 50k in their 50s or 60s. Some of the richest men I know are under 6 feet. I never knew life was all about money. Tall men have shorter life spans too

[metaldragon563]

Jeff bezos is also like 5'7 or 5'8. Most actors in Hollywood are below 6 feet. Most men that have contributed to this world in the past have all been below 6 feet.

[metaldragon563]

Let's also not forget that the dumbass of a president donald trump was 6'2

[lrina]

@metaldragon563 femcel? that doesn't even make sense, i never even said anything about hating men and women lmfao, it literally has nothing to do with it :')

[lrina]

and i don't see what money has to do with height lmao, it's not like cash gets showered on your for being tall

[metaldragon563]

"lot of women want a super tall dude. and men in general often have a hard time trying to get a girl in the first place, so when you're not even tall that just becomes even more difficult to get a girl, although not impossible."

^^^^ pure femcel statements. Go fucking outside touch grass and talk to people lol

[lrina]

@metaldragon563 whatever you say man. still not the definition of a femcell. and i'd recommend you to talk to more people irl rather than online, that might help.

[metaldragon563]

You are a femcel. No woman other than a femcel would say stupid shit that guys that aren't tall have it hard finding someone. Maybe look in the news instead of blurting out stupid crap. Some of the most famous men that get women in Hollywood are barely even 5'9. Tom holland is shorter than zendaya. She's 5'10. She didn't choose a tall guy. There's guys even shorter than me that get women. I already do talk to people but at least I'm not a dumbass that thinks majority of women go after tall men. Statisically that's almost impossible

[lrina]

@metaldragon563 rich coming from you lol.

[metaldragon563]

Im not rich and I know plenty of tall guys that aren't as well. In fact some of the dumbest guys I've ever seen are actually tall. I have friends all below 6 feet that are smart as hell with amazing jobs

[lrina]

@metaldragon563 do you not understand that phrase? whatever- forget it.

[bingbongbangbung]

It's ironic the blue pilled manlet is calling you a femcel 😂

[JamesDiaz11]

Take a look at your mom, and the women on your dads side of the family. Chances are you're going to be an average between them, at tallest (with proper nutrition) the same height as the tallest woman.
As far as growth, you need calcium to grow you bones; so, I'd suggest drinking a ton of milk. A lot of red meat has hormones in it (growth hormones); so, I'd suggest loading up on steak as well. Double the amount of protein you think is adequate.
Lastly, take a Vitamin a supplement- my thought is that you have either thyroid issues, or anorexia at your current weight.

[Andro36]

Practice any sport. But be very disciplined. Count your protein intake. Get good food. Meat, lots of vegetables, fruit and water. I think with the right diet you can gain some weight and height. Also the most important thing is to be harmonious. If you are petite work on being the best version of yourself. You have youth on your side so nothing can go. wrong. Also and just to be sure see a good doctor to get some. exams and also a nutritionist

[RedBullRacingLemia]

Growth comes with puberty, About 21 is when you stop growing. You got plenty of time to grow.

[lrina]

growth ends wayyy sooner for girls lol

[Daniela1982]

Have you ever been checked for Diabetes? That could explain weight loss and vision.

[lrina]

nah, but i think i don't have it because the weight loss was intentional and i feel perfectly fine even after eating sweets

[Losalt]

@Irena It's a bit early for you to do dieting, isn't it?
Perhaps you're having issues related to that?

[lrina]

@Losalt 130 lbs is very overweight for a 5'0 12 year old girl (at the time) so no, dieting was the right choice fs

[Losalt]

"fs"?

[Losalt]

What does that mean?

[lrina]

@Losalt for sure

[Losalt]

I see, thank you.

[Losalt]

Losing weight might have been needed.
Although if you had maintained that weight without increasing it at all till you where 30 it would actually have been healthy for you.

[Losalt]

https://www.smartbmicalculator.com/?ru=1

[Losalt]

Anyway, even if it was needed there might have been side effects if you didn't cover all of your bodys needs while dieting.

[lrina]

@Losalt it would not be healthy for me to wait until 30 lmao, plus i did not at all enjoy being picked on for being fat

[Losalt]

Fair enough.
Yeah, bullying sucks, although them bullying you says more about them then you.

[On_cloud_wine]

Do you have an eating disorder? Have you been to a doctor to see if you’re lacking something in your diet?

I know of a girl who had to have growth hormone injections from the doctor to help her grow taller when she was young.

[TheMajesticKing777]

I've heard something that's most likely a myth, hang upside down, I don't recommend it tho

[lrina]

it's not healthy for people to hang upside down for long periods of time because the human body just wasn't build for it and i think it's more difficult to get oxygen that way, but i still appreciate it LOL

[TheMajesticKing777]

Well that's why I didn't recommend it, your blood will eventually rush to the brain and you'll pass out, it's also possible to die as well, I don't think this is a fact tho anyways

[ChrisMaster69]

Really the best advice is to see a nutritionist and also a doctor or specialist on what you can do.

also any relations (female) their height ranges are likely where yours will be.

[douride2]

Your only 13. You have plenty of time yet. I didn't get my height till I was 16-18.

[lrina]

did you have a late growth spurt at 16-18 or something?

[douride2]

Yes. I looked like a skinny short kid till I had a growth spurt between 16 to 18 . I went from 5'1" to 5' 8" & filled in.

[lrina]

oh damn, that's a bit reassuring to know, maybe i'll get lucky lol. thanks for the reply!

[douride2]

Don't be to worried you have plenty of time to grow yet.

[Anonymous]

sounds to me like your nutrition is poor. you lost about 25% of your weight in the span of a year in a time while your body is undergoing big changes. I'd suggest eating more and healthier if you can help it. Also try to stay hydrated and get at least 8 hours of sleep.

[Crepe_tart]

Well height is a genetic thing, but people have told me that I've gotten taller since I started playing basketball

[DryGermanGuy]

Ask your parents to buy you this machine:

https://youtu.be/tbZGN1WQ_Ms

[msc545]

Get some blood tests from your doctor and make sure you don't have any nutritional deficiencies. Other than that, there's not much you can do. Height is genetically determined. Now you know how men who are too short to please women feel.

[n4meAL]

you have to sleep 8 hours a night not in the morning, it really has an impact on your height. one word #IF YOU WANT HIGH THEN SLEEP

[n4meAL]

lol you 130lbs I honestly only 124lbs😥😊

[n4meAL]

people say that when i walk i stoop a little, to be honest even though i is not aware, maybe because i am too thin, so my height and weight are not balanced

[maverick2022]

Besides eating enough nutrients there's not much you can do. Make sure you get plenty of sleep. Inversion therapy can increase height by about half an inch.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Drink lots of Milk, Vitamins never skip any meals, and eat good, try eating vegetables spinach/broccoli/ cauliflower / Stay away from sugary foods

[EssenceOfLight]

Well, being tall has for boys more significance than for girls which aren't really affected with being short. Accept the world like it is and focus on being presentable.

[Iron_Man]

You’re young you will grow a lot hang on the pull up bars eat your vegetables take your protein and take vitamins

[Straight2Hell]

This should do the job