Bodybuilding.com Forums
Old 07-17-2007, 11:23 AM   #1
NightShade
Registered User
 
NightShade's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Age: 21
Stats: 5'6", 130 lbs
Posts: 1
BodyBlog Entries: 0
BodyPoints: 635
Rep Power: 0
NightShade is on a distinguished road. (+10)
Visit NightShade's BodySpace
Any hope?

At almost 19 years old, 5ft 6in 130lbs I would consider myself a lightweight in many respects. Overall I like my body, I've set foot in a gym maybe 10 times in my life and I have fairly low bodyfat (latest test puts me at 11%). I'm not physically active at all (no sports, and my job is sitting in front of a computer), but I'm pretty fit.

What I want to know is this, at what age can I set aside any hope of getting taller? I've been told that some guys get bigger in college, but I'm guessing I'm not getting any taller.

Since I'm not expecting any height, I'd at least like to put some muscle on. From what I've read, diet is extremely important. Mainly high in protein and frequent eating. Right now I rarely eat breakfast (yes I know, its not good for me), and I eat a fair amount at lunch & dinner (equivalent to about 2 sandwiches). Compared to every guy I know, I eat very little. So I'm thinking foods like eggs, tuna, chicken, peanut butter & the like. I'm not really worried about putting a little fat on, my #1 goal is to gain size...I figure I can cut from there.
NightShade is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-17-2007, 11:24 AM   #2
Delgadido
Awaken your Mesomorph
 
Delgadido's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Sugar Land, Texas, United States
Age: 22
Stats: 6'0", 217 lbs
Posts: 11,295
BodyBlog Entries: 13
BodyPoints: 40308
Rep Power: 582
Delgadido has a reputation beyond repute. Best rank possible! (+100000)Delgadido has a reputation beyond repute. Best rank possible! (+100000)Delgadido has a reputation beyond repute. Best rank possible! (+100000)Delgadido has a reputation beyond repute. Best rank possible! (+100000)Delgadido has a reputation beyond repute. Best rank possible! (+100000)Delgadido has a reputation beyond repute. Best rank possible! (+100000)Delgadido has a reputation beyond repute. Best rank possible! (+100000)Delgadido has a reputation beyond repute. Best rank possible! (+100000)Delgadido has a reputation beyond repute. Best rank possible! (+100000)Delgadido has a reputation beyond repute. Best rank possible! (+100000)Delgadido has a reputation beyond repute. Best rank possible! (+100000)
Visit Delgadido's BodySpace
Send a message via AIM to Delgadido
Quote:
Originally Posted by NightShade View Post
At almost 19 years old, 5ft 6in 130lbs I would consider myself a lightweight in many respects. Overall I like my body, I've set foot in a gym maybe 10 times in my life and I have fairly low bodyfat (latest test puts me at 11%). I'm not physically active at all (no sports, and my job is sitting in front of a computer), but I'm pretty fit.

What I want to know is this, at what age can I set aside any hope of getting taller? I've been told that some guys get bigger in college, but I'm guessing I'm not getting any taller.

Since I'm not expecting any height, I'd at least like to put some muscle on. From what I've read, diet is extremely important. Mainly high in protein and frequent eating. Right now I rarely eat breakfast (yes I know, its not good for me), and I eat a fair amount at lunch & dinner (equivalent to about 2 sandwiches). Compared to every guy I know, I eat very little. So I'm thinking foods like eggs, tuna, chicken, peanut butter & the like. I'm not really worried about putting a little fat on, my #1 goal is to gain size...I figure I can cut from there.
stickies
__________________
"Body Building is not a sport. It's a way of life. It's no hobby. It's like looking at that bench and saying Hey Bud! Lets Party!!!"
Delgadido is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-17-2007, 11:48 AM   #3
Beowolf Agate
I Squat in the Curl Rack
 
Beowolf Agate's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Age: 19
Posts: 1,384
BodyBlog Entries: 0
BodyPoints: 10690
Rep Power: 6
Beowolf Agate is just really nice. (+1000)Beowolf Agate is just really nice. (+1000)Beowolf Agate is just really nice. (+1000)Beowolf Agate is just really nice. (+1000)Beowolf Agate is just really nice. (+1000)Beowolf Agate is just really nice. (+1000)Beowolf Agate is just really nice. (+1000)Beowolf Agate is just really nice. (+1000)Beowolf Agate is just really nice. (+1000)
Visit Beowolf Agate's BodySpace
Send a message via AIM to Beowolf Agate
Eat more. A lot more.

And sleep well.

And pray.

It probably ain't gonna happen.
Beowolf Agate is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Member Login

Sign in for more FREE features and tools!

Username or
Email Address:
Password:
Remember Me


New to Bodybuilding.com?
Sign Up Now It's FREE!




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:09 AM. Archive