I really need a good suggestion for increasing my height.
I am a 17 year old boy and my height is about 5ft. 6in. Is it possible to increase my height? If so please tell me how.
Advice (1)
Dear Jay,
That's a factor determined by genetics, and it's pretty hard to say whether or not you'll be a late bloomer. My advice to people who want to be taller is always to first and foremost work on your posture-- not only will you actually be taller if you can train your muscles to stand up straight automatically, but immaculate posture and carrying yourself well can create the illusion of extra inches. Movie stars do this all the time-- you're taller than Tom Cruise right now, but you'd never know it by looking at him up on the big screen. Good posture, general physical fitness, and confidence are worth far more than actual height. Look at your parents-- they're probably a good indicator of where you're set to end up. However, eat your leafy greens and get your calcium. It's possible you're not done growing yet. But until then, stand up straight!
Kate
