How can i get taller??

Question

I am 17 and height of 5'1'' 1/2. i've read that i need to sleep more, and drink milk, eat veg, stretch. But how long would it take for me to get taller. I want to be 5'7", that's all i want. Everyone i see on TV looks tall and i bet u no one is 5'1". I can't get guys to ask me out and i think it's because i'm short and thy're taller, and being short gets me lack of confidence. Please help me with positive and good advice, i would truly appriciate it. Thanks!

Answer 1

Sorry. Theres no way to magically make yourself taller. Your height is based on genetics, and as a17yr old girl you're probably done growing. There is an operation that little people(midgets) use to get taller. You should know that its very painful and it'll only give you an extra 2-3 inches.

As a girl who's six foot in heels, I'll just say being taller doesn't make it easier to get guys. Most tall guys like girls that are 5'4 and shorter at least thats what I've noticed. Also don't let your height effect your self esteem. Be you and be happy.

Answer 2

Hey!

Im a year younger than you and under 5ft so I know how you feel. I don't think girls grow any more after age 16 which sucks. Its really hard to feel good about myself because I'm so short. But I do have loads of tips on how to look taller and they help me to feel good about myself. If you want to chat more contact me through my profile!

Claire

xox

Answer 3

there is nothing u can do , im sorry , i'm only 5'3, so be happy!

Answer 4

I'm sorry to tell you this, but you aren't gonna get any taller.  Nothing is gonna work.  It's just how you are.

Answer 5

I'm a 16 year old Filipino. And filipinos are typically short. But I'm 5'5. That's way past the average height for someone my age in the Philippines.

The reason? I didn't grow up here in the Philippines. I grew up in Kenya. Fresh milk is very common there and I drank a lot of it. My older sister didn't like it and very seldom drank it. Now I'm much taller than she is. I know for a fact now that fresh milk will work miracles for your height. I'm not sure about veggies cos I don't eat much of it. And some vegetarians/ vegans are kinda short. So I think milk is the solution to your height problems. And women stop growing at the age of 21. So you have 4 years to drink milk and grow!

Answer 6

ok well im going to be honest with you, im a guy and being short is not a turn off in any way and its no reason that guys wont go out with you, trust me.