Does losin weight make u taller ? O.o

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
    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
    No........
  • CristinaL1983
    CristinaL1983 Posts: 1,119 Member
    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
    Girl, I wish!
  • AphelionPDX
    AphelionPDX Posts: 105
    Just keep trying...maybe magic will happen :noway:
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    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
    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
    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
    Every body is different! Who knows! Maybe it will happen for you!!!!!!!
  • ReillyCraig
    ReillyCraig Posts: 18
    All about your bone structure and genetics, so unfortunately no.. Keep reaching for the stars though!
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    Every body is different! Who knows! Maybe it will happen for you!!!!!!!

    Ha! :love:
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member

    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

    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
    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
    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: 18,349 Member
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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:
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Does losin weight make u taller ? O.o

    Yes.

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    What's that, you didn't think someone would have that image.. Well kind person, you were wrong ;-)

    Well played sir, well played
  • Yaas_meen
    Yaas_meen Posts: 3 Member
    Of course it does, your body doesn't have to fight as much against gravity. :p

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • Celeigh12
    Celeigh12 Posts: 763 Member
    Lord, I hope not! My 6 ft is more than enough.
  • XDiet_SlayerX
    XDiet_SlayerX Posts: 88
    You might get shorter if you had fat feet ;)
  • xaMErica
    xaMErica Posts: 284 Member
    Posture!!! =) I'm sure losing weight improves that a lot.. so you would stand up straighter and appear taller =) I don't think you will physically grow taller..
  • sarahg148
    sarahg148 Posts: 701 Member
    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?

    Ditto THAT!!! I think I gained a fraction of an inch...JUUUUST over 5'11'' now...seriously...no really...will get checked at next dr appt. :bigsmile:
  • swingsintherain
    swingsintherain Posts: 121 Member
    No, though perhaps you would LOOK taller, as you get slimmer?
  • bdur76
    bdur76 Posts: 155 Member
    Actually by losing weight, and raising my belly higher I went from a 32 inseam jeans to 36 inseam jeans. So while not taller, I do love that my inseam is now larger than my waist size!
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    I can't believe these replies.

    If you have bad posture cause of a big gut(causes weak lower back). Lets say you measure 5ft 8inches.

    You start exercising, posture improves, you do some muscle imbalance work... your back is stronger and you have better posture and measure 5'9"

    5'9" > 5'8 so yes.

    4 people already suggested maybe posture as being the cause. I don't think that would be considered being taller persay, since when you are measured height wise most people stand tall, thus posture rarely comes into play at that point in time. Technically speaking and all.
  • DakotaKeogh
    DakotaKeogh Posts: 693 Member
    Hasn't made me taller. But, it's done wonders for my unicorn's back when we go riding.

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