Does losin weight make u taller ? O.o

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claretaclara
claretaclara Posts: 43 Member
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Does losin weight make u taller ? O.o
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  • SJ46
    SJ46 Posts: 407 Member
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    Of course it does, your body doesn't have to fight as much against gravity. :p


    No, losing weight does not make you taller.
  • stephdeeable
    stephdeeable Posts: 1,407 Member
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    No........
  • CristinaL1983
    CristinaL1983 Posts: 1,119 Member
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    Strength training can help your muscles and posture making you appear taller but you won't get taller by losing weight. (Some people who have a lot of weight to lose might stand taller/straighter as they lose weight). Again no actual height change but taller appearance.
  • TssCnn
    TssCnn Posts: 114 Member
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    Girl, I wish!
  • AphelionPDX
    AphelionPDX Posts: 105
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    Just keep trying...maybe magic will happen :noway:
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
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    I hope so!

    Who knows, maybe it could fractionally help if you're like me and your spine tends to compress.

    Wishful thinking? Oh well, either way, my spine is so much happier now that I've lost weight I guess I can cope with being short!
  • 2bmeagain12
    2bmeagain12 Posts: 284 Member
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    Perhaps you gain 1/4 if an inch if you currently walk with your shoulders rolled forward and then the weight loss helps you stand prouder and with better posture. But that's not getting taller. It's becoming more confident and feeling better about yourself.
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
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    Things that make you taller:

    Gravity
    Shoes
    Certain medications which is illegal unless prescribed from a dr.
    Standing on a ladder
    Riding piggyback
    Stilts


    Things that don't make you taller:

    Losing weight



    lf anything, losing weight might help with your posture. Good question though :-) Have a good one!
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
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    Every body is different! Who knows! Maybe it will happen for you!!!!!!!
  • ReillyCraig
    ReillyCraig Posts: 18
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    All about your bone structure and genetics, so unfortunately no.. Keep reaching for the stars though!
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
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    Every body is different! Who knows! Maybe it will happen for you!!!!!!!

    Ha! :love:
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
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    Certain medications which is illegal unless prescribed from a dr.


    *Hits the street in search of illicit tallness drugs*
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
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    Certain medications which is illegal unless prescribed from a dr.


    *Hits the street in search of illicit tallness drugs*

    You are most likely past the bone plate growing stage so growth hormones are probably not going to work. You'll probably have to stick to piggy back rides!
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
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    OHNO!

    i better stop.

    I am already 5'11"!!!!!

    so THATs what happened.

    so if i gain some back i can shrink a little, right?
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
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    I think that I *look* taller because my legs are slimmer. But no, you will not actually get taller from losing weight.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 17,959 Member
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    What if you have particularly fat feet and you lose weight from the soles... maybe you'd get shorter... :smokin:
  • Erindipitous
    Erindipitous Posts: 1,234 Member
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    Yep. And a baller. And girl who looks good so you can call her.

    As well as a rabbit in a hat with a bat, and a '64 Impala.
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
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    Yep. And a baller. And girl who looks good so you can call her.

    As well as a rabbit in a hat with a bat, and a '64 Impala.

    Bat_with_Rabbit_Hat_64_Impala.jpg

    What's that, you didn't think someone would have that image.. Well kind person, you were wrong ;-)
  • russellma
    russellma Posts: 284 Member
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    Well, that would be great for those of us who are vertically challenged! LOL

    But no...

    In fact... as you lose weight, your clothes might get LONGER (since they don't have as many curves to work around), which makes it feel like you're getting shorter!! I had to get rid of some of my clothes because they became too long as some of me disappeared!
  • Erindipitous
    Erindipitous Posts: 1,234 Member
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    What's that, you didn't think someone would have that image.. Well kind person, you were wrong ;-)

    I'm pretty damn impressed. Bravo. :wink:

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