Am I done growing? Really?!
Question: Am I done growing? Really?
It's April 10, 2011. I'm now 17 years, 4 months and 3 days old. I'm 5'6", and I weigh 120 pounds. My mom is also 5'6" and weighs about 140, and my dad is 5'10" and he weighs around 220 I'm afraid that this means I won't get any taller. I've grown 3 inches in 3 years. Is it likely that I'll hit a growth spurt anytime soon? I'm trying to eat more real food, and stock up on protein and vitamins and other nutrients. A few years ago my doctor said I'd be really tall when I finished puberty (which I really don't even know if I have yet..) I'm slightly bowlegged, I have long arms, big hands, long fingers, long feet (Size 11) and an especially long neck. I'm just short! And, to top it all off, my girlfriend is 5'10." Diet/exercise tips anyone? Comments?
Answers:
Your growth plates don't fully fuse until you turn about 19.
There are also various other things to consider. For example, if your bone age is delayed at all, you may even have more time than that.
Don't worry, I'm willing to bet you'll hit AT LEAST 5'8 - 5'9.