Height - Then & Now

[Jules]

How tall were you at your tallest and what are you now? It seems most people‘s height will decrease as we age.

I didn’t have many inches to start with. It was 5’ now it’s 2” less. I can’t afford to lose anymore.

Edit: If willing, adding your age may help.

I’m 72 and didn’t start losing the height until in my 60s.

 

[Pinky]

I was 5' 2" (okay, 5' 1 3/4") .. now I'm 5'
I'm turning 74 this Fall.

 

[Aunt Marg]

I'm still around 5'8", and will be 58 this year.

My husband hasn't lost anything either. He's 6'.

 

[Devi]

I've lost a couple of inches. Sigh.

 

[Happy Joe]

Me too! lost at least an inch and a half. I tend to blame old injuries and age.

Enjoy!

 

[hollydolly]

I've not lost any height yet, I get my height, weight and BP taken at the hospital at least twice a year.. and it remains the same..(the height)... I'm 65...

 

[win231]

I'm 68. I went from 6' to 5'11" seven years ago. I remember reading that it's due to spinal compression with aging.

 

[Ruby Rose]

'Tis a funny thing...I had that exact question on my list...I used to be 5'4" but over the past ten years living on the Prairies... I have lost 2"...everybody looks down at me...I can't see over most of the horses now...have to hem up slacks, long skirts, etc. At least I am not hunched over! I think I should invest in shoes with higher heels. I blame this on Country air. As for age, I am in my eighties...somewhere!

 

[Ruby Rose]

I'm still around 5'8", and will be 58 this year.

My husband hasn't lost anything either. He's 6'.

You are such a 'youngun'...no wonder you are full of energy!

 

[Uptosnuff]

I am 5' 4 1/4 ". I have not shrunk yet and am 61. I stretch everyday. Don't know if that makes a difference in my height, but makes me feel better.

 

[hollydolly]

'Tis a funny thing...I had that exact question on my list...I used to be 5'4" but over the past ten years living on the Prairies... I have lost 2"...everybody looks down at me...I can't see over most of the horses now...have to hem up slacks, long skirts, etc. At least I am not hunched over! I think I should invest in shoes with higher heels. I blame this on Country air. As for age, I am in my eighties...somewhere!

I think if I was in my 80's and 5.2'' I wouldn't be too upset...although that said, now the youngsters are all Giants ..

 

[Aunt Marg]

You are such a 'youngun'...no wonder you are full of energy!

Thanks, Ruby!

Yes, I still feel good and young, but there are days where I do feel age setting in.

 

[Ruby Rose]

I am 5' 4 1/4 ". I have not shrunk yet and am 61. I stretch everyday. Don't know if that makes a difference in my height, but makes me feel better.

I took a medley of dance classes five afternoons a week throughout all of my sixties and we had to stretch before every class so yes, stretching makes one feel better. I called these classes 'my get-a-way time just for me.

 

[Uptosnuff]

Thanks, Ruby!

Yes, I still feel good and young, but there are days where I do feel age setting in.

Just wait until your 60's! (don't you hate it when people say things like that? )

 

[Pecos]

I am 78 and have lost about 1/2 inch since I was in my early 60's.

 

[Ruby Rose]

I think if I was in my 80's and 5.2'' I wouldn't be too upset...although that said, now the youngsters are all Giants ..

I am not really complaining as I am still the horse whisperer...they still come to me and I 'love' to shop for new clothes!

 

[Aunt Marg]

Just wait until your 60's! (don't you hate it when people say things like that? )

I don't hate it at all, rather, I embrace it, because it helps me prepare for the inevitable.

 

[Aunt Marg]

I am 78 and have lost about 1/2 inch since I was in my early 60's.

Pecos. You look tall in your avatar. I'll bet people don't even notice that you've lost any height.

 

[jerry old]

Yea, lost a lot of height, but I now work as a midget in a circus so i guess it's okay.

 

[win231]

I remember reading a quote (supposedly) from Abraham Lincoln. A guy asked him how long a man's legs should be.
He replied, "Long enough to reach from his body to the ground."

 

[squatting dog]

5'5" since adulthood. 71 this year and haven't lost any height........... Yet.

 

[Sunny]

I've lost one inch. I was 5'4, now I'm 5'3".

 

[Keesha]

I’m over 60 and am no longer over 5’7”
I started losing height in my late 50’s; maybe 1/2 an inch at the most.

 

[dobielvr]

Used to be 5'2"...4'11 3/4" spine arthritis.

67.

 

[hollydolly]

Used to be 5'2"...4'11 3/4" spine arthritis.

67.

ouch!! ouch!! Ouch!!!