Anybody Get Taller After Losing?

[gmanbat 5,889]

When I was younger I was 6'4". When I got fat I went down to 6'2".

I am just wondering if anyone got some height back after losing the extra pull of gravity. Or do I need to hang myself in the closet like Barney Fife getting taller for the deputies test?

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I met a friend I haven't seen for a couple of months (6mo) and she told me I was getting taller. I think she's getting shorter! LOL

[IowaAndy 95]

No but my shoes size is getting smaller

[coops 1,790]

I think I am standing taller... does that count?

A friend of mine said my posture was better...? =]

[IowaAndy 95]

Also I think that it will depend on your age. As we age we get shorter in general as our spinal column compresses thus making us shorter. I assume that the more you weight the more your spine compresses. My guess would be that you are looking taller as your posture is better and your stomach is not making you bend over or arch your back which has probably been the cause of back pain. Hopefully whti the weight loss your back pain with decrease and your posture will get back to a more normal state.

[Vance_ 217]

I got taller, but not there...and not there...but THERE!

:jaw:

[Bedhead 158]

Hahaha Vance! <3 you!!

[IowaAndy 95]

Amazing what you can see when your stomach goes.....like your feet and toes.

[Pookeyism 1,143]

It would be possible to "get taller" when you have weight you are forced into a harder "c" in your back, and it pulls you down. There is a good chance you are doing some sort of core exercise, and that will help you stand taller also. The thinner you are usually makes you look taller also. If you took a 2"x2" square on a piece of paper, and then a 1"x2" rectangel on another, most will say the rectangle looks taller.

I have heard of a slight decompression of the spine associated with large amounts of visceral weight loss, too. I would think if you lost alot in your breast or along your shoulders and back it would do the same. It would be a small amout but that and standing straighter would add at least a little.

Soooo many odd little things like this as we progress through our "new me"! I am so glad we have a place to post our concerns and questions. I LOVE VST!!!

[happy1957 138]

I got taller, but not there...and not there...but THERE!

:jaw:You're bad Vince!

[DebiC 181]

I certainly hope not! I'm 6' tall already-and have trouble finding clothes long enough!!

[Reddi4change 27]

i can easily see the height increase with less gravitational pull on ur spine...

I have heard also u can can inches "there" too, and its not just an illusion from smaller stomach

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

Coops said,

"I think i'm standing taller" :amen:

Kathy

kathy

[Ramses 7]

It would be nice to get a little taller, I did notice my feet got smaller too.

[mommyofLDS 52]

I absolutely got taller! I was measured by my PCP in August of 2010 so that she could have an exact BMI, and I was 5'5.25". Now, 13 months out, I am exactly 5'6" tall. I also went from a 9.5wide to an 8 in shoes. Its crazy!