I want to be a model but how can I grow taller?

Question

I'm nearly 14 and people always tell me that I'm really pretty and that I should be a model. The trouble is that I'm only 5"3!! How can I grow taller so I can do modeling?

Answer 1

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There are many ways that can help you to increase your height.
check these helpful methods to grow taller faster:

Good sleeping

Getting a full night's sleep each and every night is one of the things that you must do if you want to grow taller.
Get about 8 hours of sleep each night and take whatever steps you need to ensure that your sleep is uninterrupted as much as you can.

You should also know that the first 2 hours of sleep are when the most growth hormone is released into your system from your pituitary gland. Not getting enough sleep can lower the amount of growth hormone your body produces, which is not a good thing.

You need to eat the right foods

It's very important to eat foods that are rich in proteins.
Some examples are:
milk, fish, eggs, and lean meat are all forms of good protein.
Try also eating foods that have plenty of amino acids and vitamins.
Be aware that the biggest threats to your growth are caffeine, junk food and refined sugar.

Different exercises

There are some very useful exercises for growing taller. Swimming for example is really great.

The meaning of less gravity in the water is more open bone areas for your body to fill them with new bone tissue. The free motion of swimming is very light on your body and greatly releases stress, which can prevent your body from growing. Try to swim about 3-4 times a week if you can.

Anyhow, don't go out and buy those "wonder pills" that you can find anywhere online, they just don't work and you will spend your money for nothing. Why not? Well because the only scientific way the body grows is through the release of our natural height increasing hormone called human growth hormone.

There are only few recommended programs that actually work and can help you growing taller naturally by 2-4 inches in a short time.
Check this article for information about some of the best programs that can be really helpful for you:

http://www.squidoo.com/grow-taller-progr…

Another great way to become taller is to buy height increasing shoes that makes you taller imperceptibly . Height increasing shoes will not make you grow taller but it will easily increase your height immediately. For useful information on height increasing shoes and how to choose the right shoes that will be suitable for you check this article:

http://www.squidoo.com/shoes-that-make-y…

I hope that these tips will be helpful for you.

Answer 2

There are petite modeling agencies out there! Just Google it for your area. Unfortunately you can't do anything to make yourself grow any taller. You may get taller as you get older provided your genes are there for height. Growth in height continues until you are 19.

Answer 3

There are many different types of modeling, but agencies are usually looking for the "whole package", height, weight, & facial features. As BORING as it sounds, I suggest you focus on your EDUCATION. For life long income potential and earning longevity, nothing beats a good education in an "in demand" field. Looks fade for everyone if you live long enough, but education is life long and can never be taken from you.

Answer 4

That's really not an issue.
I'm a paid model (on average, I make around $100 an hour) and I'm only 5'2 (at 18 years old)

I do runway modelings, to clothing, to simple portfolio work.

Don't worry about it too much

Answer 5

you cant make yourself grow taller.

Answer 6

First off: education is power. Read www.newmodels.com so you can understand why modeling agencies require taller girls (5'7" & up). It's really important to understand how the industry works to avoid being scammed. There are plenty of people out there who will tell you that they can "make you a model" if you buy this portfolio and pay for classes and that's not correct at all! Anyone who says they can "make you a model" is a scammer.

Also, you can't make yourself grow taller. That's genetic.

Lastly, keep in mind that just because you aren't an agency-model doesn't mean you aren't pretty. If you look at a lot of Hollywood actresses, many of them are not tall (Scarlett Johansen is 5'2") and they are GORGEOUS!! There is no height requirement for being an actress so that's something you could still pursue. Good luck!

Source(s):

Me - I'm an agency-signed Commercial/runway model here in the Detroit area.

Answer 7

Make sure you eat healthy food that's full of natural goodness like fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and eggs. You need to boost your health with the optimum amount of vitamins, minerals and proteins. With an elevated metabolism, you'll encourage your body to secrete the human growth hormone at greater levels. As this hormone increases in your blood stream, your body will naturally grow taller.

Source(s):

http://upandtall.blogspot.com/