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Chickzak · 2nd Feb 2012, 08:31 AM

Random question, just wondered any tips on what to do or any diet tips to become even an inch taller? Someone I know always says, the more fitter you are, the taller you'll get .. I dont think thats accurate

Any ideas?

[this was going to go in Chit Chat.. but I thought it might be more related to health

]
Thanks everyone

Revan · 2nd Feb 2012, 08:50 AM

Umm...hope that you grow some more? Pretty sure your friend isn't right HOWEVER, I think you can be taller by being fitter in that when you're fitter, your posture does change, you're not carrying as much weight which could make you stand taller and look taller....other than that....yeah...

TraceElement · 2nd Feb 2012, 08:58 AM

Pray you have another growth spurt coming?

Mlpguy88 · 2nd Feb 2012, 09:15 AM

Well I'm not a doctor but I think exercising, or doing things to promote bone strength could help. But hey if it doesn't work it isn't a big deal, short people live longer anyway.

Sunsetting · 2nd Feb 2012, 09:29 AM

people have growth spurts till there about 22, that's genetic. but no exercise will make you taller, however, it may make you 'look' taller because of form and posture (as revan said) and you'll be healthier which is really good. i'm the runt of my family, so sometimes i feel like a tiny guy at 5'9" but i work out so my brothers are always secretly jealous and sometimes not lol.

two friends of mine look so tall because of their integrity and wonderful personalities. and honestly, my perspective changes because of who they are. they're both at least a foot shorter than i am. i would suggest that you are perfect as you are chickzak. see your height as a gift...which you truly are; exactly with your height as is.

**Lexington** · 2nd Feb 2012, 10:29 AM

About all you can do is work on your posture, and pray for genetics to be on your side. When I entered college at age 18, I was the second-shortest guy in my "group". When I graduated, I was the second-tallest.

Lex

Rinamir Mortem · 2nd Feb 2012, 10:32 AM

The only thing that comes to mind is the use of a rack. But like everyone says, gaining growth through means other than your body doing it for you is near impossible.

Besides, who needs to be taller. Taller people are generally at a disadvantage when it comes to places with low ceilings anyway

Austin · 2nd Feb 2012, 12:22 PM

High heels

No One · 2nd Feb 2012, 12:33 PM

Embrace being short. I would KILL to be shorter.

Zontar · 2nd Feb 2012, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No One

Embrace being short. I would KILL to be shorter.

Ugh, me too. There's no feeling quite like when your partner is taller and bigger than you. .///.

b0i70y · 2nd Feb 2012, 02:30 PM

Eating nutritiously will help, as will taking a multivitamin once a day. Exercise can help, too. You don't really stop growing completely until your early twenties.

Average height for girls is about 5'2", last time I checked. *shrug*

For guys it's about 5'8", so Sunsetting, you're fine.

**Lexington** · 2nd Feb 2012, 03:21 PM

>>>Ugh, me too. There's no feeling quite like when your partner is taller and bigger than you.

I wouldn't know.

Lex

toremi · 2nd Feb 2012, 05:40 PM

I wish I could still grow 2-3 inches and I am 6'1.... it's no fun when your 'little' brother out grows you.

Come on... give me a 3 inch growth spurt at 25!

Bradley · 5th Feb 2012, 01:38 PM

Honestly, if you are 18, you probably won't grow much more (height wise that is). Your posture, the clothes you wear or your hair could help you look and feel taller though.

There are some ways to get taller...but I don't think you want to go down that path: Bone Stretching - YouTube

5th Feb 2012, 02:13 PM

i agree with austin high heels are a fast easy alternative. but i don't think you can grow anymore liek everyone else has said...

Quote:

Originally Posted by toremi

I wish I could still grow 2-3 inches and I am 6'1.... it's no fun when your 'little' brother out grows you.

Come on... give me a 3 inch growth spurt at 25!

and anybody else jealous of this dude?

Marlowe · 5th Feb 2012, 02:32 PM

Posture is pretty much all you can do, and it does make a difference. Because your discs compress throughout the day you are actually about an inch taller in the morning than at night. Working on core strength will help improve posture.

My advice would be to own your height, even if you wish to be taller. At 5'4" only about 2% of men are shorter than me. Buying pants is a nightmare, but it no longer bothers me that I am shorter than other people. I am a teacher and it is kind of interesting that I am physically smaller than almost all of my students by the time they are seniors, yet I have never felt that my stature has ever been a problem. I make it clear by my confidence that I am in charge, and you have to do the same. Yeah, stature does play dynamics in a relationship and especially the way others perceive it, but there is not much you can do about.

Z3ni · 5th Feb 2012, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toremi

I wish I could still grow 2-3 inches and I am 6'1.... it's no fun when your 'little' brother out grows you.

Come on... give me a 3 inch growth spurt at 25!

Dude.. you 6"1!!! that is a awsome height!!!..

midwestgirl89 · 5th Feb 2012, 09:15 PM

Well, I'm not sure but I've heard at times that girls hit their maximum height younger than guys. You could ask a doctor though to be sure if you're done growing and whatnot. Who knows what will happen.

You could wear heels if you want but I'd say embrace your height! Most people don't care if a girl is shorter and I think it can be cute. Love yourself for who you are! I have a guy friend who is 5'3" and he is very nice, cute, and smart. I don't think anyone cares how short he is. And my cousin (female) is 6'1". She's very pretty and was a model for a while. Love your body!

Hexagon · 6th Feb 2012, 10:16 AM

For a girl of your age, your bones would normally have fused, leaving you no way to grow. the thing about fitness, I think, is that in extreme cases of high exercise in mainly pre-pubertal girls, periods won't start, and hormones won't cause bones to fuse. Sorry.

Bedroom Hymns · 6th Feb 2012, 10:28 AM

I wish I was shorter

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2nd Feb 2012, 08:31 AM	#1
Chickzak Well Known Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: like girls; usually attracted to personality xD Out Status: 3 people & mum; still real confused Location: UK, SE England Age: 18 Posts: 245 Join Date: Oct 2011	Ideas to gain in height? Random question, just wondered any tips on what to do or any diet tips to become even an inch taller? Someone I know always says, the more fitter you are, the taller you'll get .. I dont think thats accurate Any ideas? [this was going to go in Chit Chat.. but I thought it might be more related to health ] Thanks everyone

2nd Feb 2012, 08:50 AM	#2
Revan EC Addict Full Member Gender: M for MEEP! Orientation: Mutant and Proud Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Windsor, Ontario Age: 24 Posts: 6,569 Join Date: Jun 2005	Re: Ideas to gain in height? Umm...hope that you grow some more? Pretty sure your friend isn't right HOWEVER, I think you can be taller by being fitter in that when you're fitter, your posture does change, you're not carrying as much weight which could make you stand taller and look taller....other than that....yeah... __________________ "Is there some reason my coffee isn't here? Has she died or something?" - Miranda Priestly. Strength is not defined by physical capacity, but by indomitable will. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Procrastination is like masturbation, in the end you just wind up screwing yourself.

2nd Feb 2012, 08:58 AM	#3
TraceElement The one and only Full Member Gender: Genderqueer Orientation: Kinsey 4 Out Status: to most people who matter Location: Rochester, NY Age: 23 Posts: 455 Join Date: Jan 2011	Re: Ideas to gain in height? Pray you have another growth spurt coming? __________________ Carpe Diem- Grab life by the balls, one day at a time.

2nd Feb 2012, 09:15 AM	#4
Mlpguy88 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Not out at all Location: Michigan Age: 21 Posts: 530 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Ideas to gain in height? Well I'm not a doctor but I think exercising, or doing things to promote bone strength could help. But hey if it doesn't work it isn't a big deal, short people live longer anyway.

2nd Feb 2012, 09:29 AM	#5
Sunsetting Banned Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: bi, straight, gay Out Status: to some family and friends Location: New York Age: 42 Posts: 950 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: Ideas to gain in height? people have growth spurts till there about 22, that's genetic. but no exercise will make you taller, however, it may make you 'look' taller because of form and posture (as revan said) and you'll be healthier which is really good. i'm the runt of my family, so sometimes i feel like a tiny guy at 5'9" but i work out so my brothers are always secretly jealous and sometimes not lol. two friends of mine look so tall because of their integrity and wonderful personalities. and honestly, my perspective changes because of who they are. they're both at least a foot shorter than i am. i would suggest that you are perfect as you are chickzak. see your height as a gift...which you truly are; exactly with your height as is.

2nd Feb 2012, 10:29 AM	#6
Lexington The gay gargoyle EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 12,372 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Ideas to gain in height? About all you can do is work on your posture, and pray for genetics to be on your side. When I entered college at age 18, I was the second-shortest guy in my "group". When I graduated, I was the second-tallest. Lex

2nd Feb 2012, 10:32 AM	#7
Rinamir Mortem Brony in disguise Regular Member Gender: Gentleman Orientation: Me and my boyfriend are very happy Out Status: Ask and you shall find out Location: Worcester Age: 19 Posts: 205 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Ideas to gain in height? The only thing that comes to mind is the use of a rack. But like everyone says, gaining growth through means other than your body doing it for you is near impossible. Besides, who needs to be taller. Taller people are generally at a disadvantage when it comes to places with low ceilings anyway __________________ "Will we never learn? Who knows. Religion. Shit it." Stephen Fry.

2nd Feb 2012, 12:22 PM	#8
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2nd Feb 2012, 12:33 PM	#9
No One Eternally Male Crazed! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Unofficially out to everyone but my family. Age: 18 Posts: 1,021 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Ideas to gain in height? Embrace being short. I would KILL to be shorter. __________________

2nd Feb 2012, 02:30 PM	#11
b0i70y Grypherin Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: One thing is for sure - I'm not straight. Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Minnesota Age: 20 Posts: 164 Join Date: Jan 2012	Re: Ideas to gain in height? Eating nutritiously will help, as will taking a multivitamin once a day. Exercise can help, too. You don't really stop growing completely until your early twenties. Average height for girls is about 5'2", last time I checked. shrug For guys it's about 5'8", so Sunsetting, you're fine.

2nd Feb 2012, 03:21 PM	#12
Lexington The gay gargoyle EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 12,372 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Ideas to gain in height? >>>Ugh, me too. There's no feeling quite like when your partner is taller and bigger than you. I wouldn't know. Lex

2nd Feb 2012, 05:40 PM	#13
toremi Resident Ginger Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bi-something, I'm not sure Out Status: like 2 ppl who know i am confused Location: Toronto Posts: 122 Join Date: Jan 2012	Re: Ideas to gain in height? I wish I could still grow 2-3 inches and I am 6'1.... it's no fun when your 'little' brother out grows you. Come on... give me a 3 inch growth spurt at 25! __________________ *rack city* b!tch, *rack, rack city* b!tch ten, ten, ten, twenties *and dem* fifties b!tch!

5th Feb 2012, 01:38 PM	#14
Bradley Member Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Family only Location: Canada Age: 24 Posts: 62 Join Date: Jan 2012	Re: Ideas to gain in height? Honestly, if you are 18, you probably won't grow much more (height wise that is). Your posture, the clothes you wear or your hair could help you look and feel taller though. There are some ways to get taller...but I don't think you want to go down that path: Bone Stretching - YouTube

5th Feb 2012, 02:32 PM	#16
Marlowe Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: The people who matter Age: 22 Posts: 247 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Ideas to gain in height? Posture is pretty much all you can do, and it does make a difference. Because your discs compress throughout the day you are actually about an inch taller in the morning than at night. Working on core strength will help improve posture. My advice would be to own your height, even if you wish to be taller. At 5'4" only about 2% of men are shorter than me. Buying pants is a nightmare, but it no longer bothers me that I am shorter than other people. I am a teacher and it is kind of interesting that I am physically smaller than almost all of my students by the time they are seniors, yet I have never felt that my stature has ever been a problem. I make it clear by my confidence that I am in charge, and you have to do the same. Yeah, stature does play dynamics in a relationship and especially the way others perceive it, but there is not much you can do about.

5th Feb 2012, 09:15 PM	#18
midwestgirl89 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Interested in Women Out Status: Some people Age: 23 Posts: 559 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Ideas to gain in height? Well, I'm not sure but I've heard at times that girls hit their maximum height younger than guys. You could ask a doctor though to be sure if you're done growing and whatnot. Who knows what will happen. You could wear heels if you want but I'd say embrace your height! Most people don't care if a girl is shorter and I think it can be cute. Love yourself for who you are! I have a guy friend who is 5'3" and he is very nice, cute, and smart. I don't think anyone cares how short he is. And my cousin (female) is 6'1". She's very pretty and was a model for a while. Love your body!

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