increase in height

[twkvfx]

does anyone have any tips of how to grow taller, like 2 to 4 inches taller. for ages 15 to 18?

[clandestinidad]

Most males dont stop growing until their early 20's, so if you're 15 you probably have about 8yrs of growth ahead of you.

 

Your face and shoulders will change a lot too

 

For the time being, make sure you're eating well. Balance fats w/ protein and carbs. And make SURE you get enough vitamins and minerals b/c you really need those for your body to grow and function

[twkvfx]

does drinking milk make a contribution?

[westernxer]

You have no control over height. You can drink milk and take nutrients, but once those growth plates are fully developed, it's over.

 

For instance, at 14 I was 5'7", 150 lbs... one of the tallest in my class. At 18 I was 5'8", 175 lbs. Doc said my growth plates were fully developed when I had an X-ray on my ankle at 17, meaning I wasn't gonna get any taller than I was at that moment, but I had more muscle mass, thanks to milk, meat, vitamins, amino acids, and sports.

 

Sometimes you get lucky and sprout. In my case, things started and ended early. Genetics has a lot to do with it. Sometimes those tall genes skip generations, too.

[Outcast]

It's your genes that control how tall you'll get but you can harm yourself if you eat poorly. Dump the pop and yes, drink milk. It won't grow you but it might prevent you from stopping growth. Don't eat fast food and pop tarts and junk. If you don't like veggies, find some you do like or ways to like them. Think of yourself like a plant - feed it the right stuff and it'll be strong.

[twkvfx]

does eating 5 or more portions of fruit and vegetables help growth? what about excercise? what are the specific excercise for gowth? how about jogging for 10 to 15 minutes. sit ups? is overcoming genetic inheritance of growth possible? what about sleep?

[clandestinidad]

I might be wrong about this, but I thought that when people are still growing and developing they should be careful about exercise.

 

It may be a myth, but too much exercise--especially lifting heavy weights and what-not--will stunt your growth

 

I dont see anything wrong with running a couple times per week, for a couple miles--but not too much because you want to make sure you're not burning up all of the calories that you consume.

 

Lifting some weights and doing other toning exercises in moderation should be good for you too.

 

The exercise will be good for your overall health, but you have to eat enough calories (fats, proteins, carbs along w/ vitamins, minerals) to make sure that your body will keep growing and developing....otherwise you will become too thin and your body will stop its development----due to the fact that all of your energy (calories) will go to your body's more important processes such as: brain function, liver & kidney function, cell growth, breathing, heart function, etc)

[twkvfx]

okay, give me a list of food products that contain proteins, carbs along w/ vitamins, minerals.

[clandestinidad]

Well...you could easily do a little searching for these things for yourself

 

Breads and Pastas are carbs

Chicken has a lot of protein (egg whites do as well, but lose much of it upon cooking)

Egg yolks have a lot of fat, as well as most other foods, so fats shouldnt be a problem

Brocoli is packed full of vitamins and minerals

Strawberry and Mango as well

........generally every fruit and veggie have numerous vitamins and minerals

corn doesnt really have much to offer, however.......

 

just do a search for vegetables &/or fruits and you can find out what each one has

[MTK]

The only sure way to gain height is a painful process that will put you under drastic medication for months. In short, screws are inserted into your bones, and it is up to you to slow break apart your leg bones millimeter by millimeter everyday basically for months. I can't recall the name of it, but it still only adds about 1-2 inches I believe.

[Shyguy86]

Unfortunately once your growth plates close, that's it! Height is determined by genetics by the release of growth hormones in your body. To make sure you develope as naturally as possible avoid drugs, caffeine, and alcohol during your awkward years, keep active, and get the sleep your body needs.

[twkvfx]

how long do have have to run or jog for for height increase?

[Outcast]

Running and jogging won't increase height. As all the other posters have already said.

[twkvfx]

Running and jogging won't increase height. As all the other posters have already said.

 

i think you're wrong there, outcast. one member said that its okay to do it everyday, but not too much of it.

[Outcast]

That's because it's good for health overall, not because it will make you grow. It might help make your bones stronger but not longer. But do it anyway because developing good habits when you're growing will help you keep to good habits when you're all grown up and the strength of your bones is important through the years.

[twkvfx]

any other tip? please give me every tip there is.

[littlekitty]

Are you unhappy with your current height? I take it that's the issue? Have you spoken with your Doctor if so? They are best to advise you really. But there really isn't much you can do. Once you stop growing the only choice is acceptance.

[Trimmer]

Andy, there are no "tips" for increasing your height, only tips for leading a healthy life so your body can do its best to grow normally. Basically your body is going to do what it's going to do, the best thing you can do is to "stay out of its way" by eating well, sleeping well, exercising appropriately, etc... Actually, these are the same "tips" that apply to anyone, at any stage of life, who wants to maintain their body in good shape.

 

And, like LK, I am curious why this is such a concern for you. Can you tell us what is going on with you that you are so focused on this question? I think that your energy should be applied towards giving your body the best chance to grow normally and in a healthy way. If you really can't let this go, you should have a serious talk with your doctor about it to get professional advice, and also so he can address whatever your concerns are.

[Shyguy86]

i think you're wrong there, outcast. one member said that its okay to do it everyday, but not too much of it.

 

 

Running DOES NOT make you taller! Running is great cardio and an ideal way to stay active. I think you have to deal with the fact that you're short and unfortunately this was predetermined by your genes and there's no way to change it. If you are only 15 than there's still a good chance you'll rack on another inch or two before you finish growing. Accept the fact that you're short. Some people are fat, some skinny, and some tall. Get used to it, cause you're stuck with yourself!

[twkvfx]

Running DOES NOT make you taller! Running is great cardio and an ideal way to stay active. I think you have to deal with the fact that you're short and unfortunately this was predetermined by your genes and there's no way to change it. If you are only 15 than there's still a good chance you'll rack on another inch or two before you finish growing. Accept the fact that you're short. Some people are fat, some skinny, and some tall. Get used to it, cause you're stuck with yourself!

 

ah, i think you have underestimated me. i'm 16. and you only stopp growing until you get upto yout early twenties. so what are the chances of growth for teenagers?

[Trimmer]

ah, i think you have underestimated me. i'm 16. and you only stopp growing until you get upto yout early twenties. so what are the chances of growth for teenagers?

Andy - I think that's what we're trying to tell you - your body is going to keep growing, and it's going to do it based on factors you cannot accelerate. You could "screw it up" with poor nutrition or bad health in general, but the best you can do in the positive direction (short of extreme medical intervention) is to be healthy, eat well, exercise appropriately, and keep your body working at its best so it can grow all by itself.

 

You haven't answered my earlier question: why are you so concerned about this? You have just stated that you know you will continue growing for a number of years, why the focus on the extra inch or two?

[twkvfx]

Andy - I think that's what we're trying to tell you - your body is going to keep growing, and it's going to do it based on factors you cannot accelerate. You could "screw it up" with poor nutrition or bad health in general, but the best you can do in the positive direction (short of extreme medical intervention) is to be healthy, eat well, exercise appropriately, and keep your body working at its best so it can grow all by itself.

 

You haven't answered my earlier question: why are you so concerned about this? You have just stated that you know you will continue growing for a number of years, why the focus on the extra inch or two?

 

oh sorry. it's just that i think that i should be a little more taller than now for my age. because i think its what an average height for a certain age should be. being about 5'5'' - 5'6'' is not good enough.

 

running/jogging is part of exercising. so, why is everyone saying that it won't contribute height?

[clandestinidad]

It wont 'contribute' to height in the sense that IT WILL make you taller.

 

The way it will contribute to height/growth is by having a healthy body. Healthy bodies grow the best. Unhealthy bodies either stay small and waste away, or get overweight.....both causing your body to not grow properly...and resulting in short stature, among other more serious issues.

 

I thought 5'5"-5'6" was a great height for a 15year old. When I was 15 all the guys were either the same height as me or smaller...and I'm 25yrs old at 5'6", so I was probably around 5'3" or something then. (men typically have bigger growth spurts than women, so dont worry)

 

How tall do you want to be someday? What do you expect of yourself?

[Trimmer]

Andy - I wonder if you have the idea that your body is something like a plant or a vine, where if you keep caring for it properly, it will continue to grow without a particular stopping point, and there are things you can do with some plants (fertilizer, sunlight, temperature) that will make them grow bigger than they would under "normal" circumstances.

 

Your body doesn't work that way. The overwhelming influence on your adult height is already programmed into your DNA as a mixture of your mom's and dad's genetics. If your body grows up "normally" (i.e. with good nutrition, sleep, relatively free of disease, etc...) then your particular body will grow to its "programmed" height and stop. Like I said, there is nothing short of significant medical intervention that you can do to "fertilize" it to go beyond that point; it doesn't work like a plant.

 

So all of the advice people are giving about "running is good", "eating well is good" and so on.... These are all definitely 'good things' from the perspective of keeping a healthy lifestyle to let your body grow normally, but no-one is suggesting that any of these things will stack on "extra" inches.

 

Why do you think 5' 6" is "not good enough?" What is going on in your life to make you feel this way? I am in my 40's and I only grew a few inches taller than you are now; I have never had any issue with my height that I can recall (as a matter of fact, a good friend of mine who is taller than I am has a problem fitting into small sports cars that he would love to be able to drive...) Is there something specific that triggered this concern within you?

[twkvfx]

basically, i'm the tallest of the whole family under the same name. my parents are about 5'1'' and 5'2''. my two sisters the same (age 27 and 28. me 16). compared to my height (as i have told you). maybe to females, height isn't much of an issue. but to males, it's different. i was about 5'3'' lately last year. for the first two months the beginning of this year, i grown two inches taller. yes, regular exercises and a balanced diet and enough sleep is recommened for physical growth.

 

to be honest, some of you are just writing comments which are the opposite from mine. not much of help. sorry.