I'm incredibly short and weak, and i feel worthless.

I need help guys. I'm a male turning 19 next month. I'm only 5'3, have a baby face, and I am the weakest person on the face of the earth. I only weigh about 100 pounds, and I can only bench about 90. I feel emasculated by everyone I know, male or female. I'm sure this is why I have never had a girlfriend. I'm a joke. Honestly, I feel like a worthless piece of shit. I've wanted to die multiple times. I think part of this problem was because my high school never had a legitimate P.E program, so I never even got to work out until I was in 11th grade. I never played any sports because I was always too short and weak to even stand a chance. I'm terrible at every physical activity I have ever attempted. I honestly don't think I have the potential to get stronger. I'm just now finishing my first semester of college, and I haven't tried to talk to any girls because I know I'm just a pathetic joke. I would get a gym membership, and I'm planning to soon, but I don't know where to start. I don't have any friends who can help me out. I feel like no matter how much I work out, I don't gain any strength, and I don't know how to fix this. I could probably get my ass kicked by a twelve year old, and if I don't find a way to get in shape or have someone help me soon I'm probably going to end up killing myself. Please help me or give me some advice before I lose all hope. I don't know if I should be in a special program, or if I should find a trainer, or if there is even hope for me, but I need to get physically stronger, because I don't think I'm going to grow more, and I know no female would ever want to date some weak pathetic excuse of a human like myself. That is probably why I got rejected by my best friend who I fell in love with, and why I'm almost instantly friendzoned by every girl I ever come in contact with. I'm sorry to sound so pathetic, but that is just how I feel when I think about this, and people always made fun of me for it. PLEASE HELP ME!!

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  • I used to get bullied in school because I was short, fat and weak, I got angry and couldnt take it anymore and dedicated myself to lose the weight and gain muscle, within a month the bullies heard I was working out and they got scared and stopped bullying me and tried befriending me. Bullies only pick on the weak. Your not hopeless man all you need is the determination and patience you can do this.

    Your not a joke or worthless peice of shit thats just negative programming from other people. Detach yourself from those negative statements, dont allow them to become apart of your belief system. Block them out.

    Firstly there are stretches to gain height which is where I think you should start. I gained atleast 3 inches. Also you should stand up staight, no slouching, shoulders back, chest out give you a few inches and help your body grow.

    You dont need help or joining a gym alrhough it would help. There are programs like p90x, insanity fitness and home exercises you can build some strength. You need a routine, plan which days and what time your going to workout and follow through with them, get on a workout schedule.

    I highly recommend shapefit.com it has loads of exercises, routines, nutrition and much more good advice. Also reading a fitness or martial arts book could help.

    1.Stretching Exercises
    2.Correct your Posture
    3.Create a workout Routine and follow through
    4.Join martial arts class or study martial arts book

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    • robbieforgotpw

      To OP
      I can only bench 5 lbs and curl 1lb

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  • Short4Words

    Ok, from one short guy to another, it's your lack of confidence is the thing killing your game and your soul apparently. Stop making it about your physicality, of course that has some importance but you can't let it be your downfall. I knew a kid just like you, stature-wise, and somehow he ended up with a really beautiful girl. She's taller than him too, quite a bit but she's just average height. It can happen for you. You have to be confident with who you are as a person, and let the bulking up come later. Maybe working out well help bolster your confidence just because you are doing something about your problem. It's all about confidence, it really is super important, people just want to be with someone that makes them happy. Feel free to update me on your progress. Don't give up on yourself.

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  • anti-hero

    Don't be so hard on yourself. Developed your brain and personality. Be good to people and you will be just fine. Not everyone is hung up on the physical. Come join us. The best advice I ever recieved in my life was... "Misfits have more fun."

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  • thegypsysailor

    Oh, for crying out loud. If your body isn't your strong point, then develop your mind. One of the richest guys on earth was (is still) a skinny, weak guy who built up a little company called Microsoft. Ever heard of it?
    There are plenty of women out there who go for short men and only the trashy ones are impressed by muscles. Learn to like your strengths and accept your weaknesses. Be a nice, considerate and friendly person and most people will value you for who you are, not what you look like.

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  • Sunshine:)

    Lighten up :) Don't take it too seriously! There are greater and better things to focus on in life, so just be you! Maybe when people look at you they will feel better about their bodies! Nobody's perfect.

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  • gcandstoc

    its fine
    i am also 5ft3
    i am also thought i was a joke
    but after i found my wife its become different
    its not always protector should be man.
    my wife is a pretty strong woman she is the muscle in house
    and she can carry me like i am a kid and i always sit on her lap.
    and now we live our life happily and dont care for others.
    just be ur self and be haply

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  • yoongies

    common... don't think that way... there were some people out there who wants to be friends with you.., but they were shy. just be who you are, you don't need to do such things since you already find out that it doesn't work out. stay focus on things that you think could help you to become a good one. some people might think negative on you some may not. not all people were the same in mind that all weak guys or have no shapes at all were sucks... but to tell you honestly..., do whatever you want which makes you feel better and you were comfortable with.

    you will met someone who probably can accept you whatever and whoever you are. not all people having the same judgement! want a friend?

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  • Cheese123

    Holy shit. You can bench press 90% of your weight???

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  • Mersaphe

    I am 5 feet 7 inches and I feel very short, I wish I was at least 5 foot 10. The way I see it any guy who is shorter than 5'8" looks weird around even average height girls. I'm jealous of all the 6 foot guys who can look so masculine and strong standing around women, I can't do that no matter how much muscle I have. Height is relative, don't worry about it. Even if you were 6 feet tall you would probably want to be 6 foot 2. Be happy with what you got

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  • kennag123

    From a woman's point of view, your height and weight is nothing that affects the way I view you as a person, there is absolutely nothing wrong with being a bit shorter. I'm a lot taller than average (6'1" as a 16 year old) and nobody treats me any differently, honestly I think your main hurdle is just your confidence, but don't worry, if you work at it, that'll get much much better

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  • TheInsignificantGirl

    As long as you're healthy, I don't see any problem. The thing you have to fix is your self-confidence and inferiority complex. I have a female friend who dates by the mantra "I only date someone I wouldn't lose in a fight with". I (female) feel slightly uncomfortable around people who could easily restrain me or who are significantly stronger than me. Anyway, there is SO much more to life than physical strength. Most girls don't date guys for their muscles.
    Stay healthy and concentrate on your positive attributes. If you think you are worthless other people will pick up on that and, if they are assholes, target you as 'weak'.
    Don't work yourself up about things you can't change ie your height. That is pointless and will only get you down. I hope this has helped in some way.

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  • youareaghost

    You have to learn to love yourself unconditionally.

    Your problem isn't your size, it's your lack of self worth.

    If you base your self worth on externalities, you will NEVER, ever be happy. No amount of muscle, height, women, money, status, goods and services will be enough to satiate emptiness. (I'm a female & weight train everyday; some of the biggest/sexiest guys in my gym, I kid you not, are also insecure about their bodies and self worth. They cannot hide it from me like they can from other men.)

    You may not believe me (you're too young to understand) but people don't matter. Society doesn't matter to the extent that you don't want it to. Expectations from others...they don't matter. Who are they? They are just people, JUST like you. Watch those that make fun of you for your physique; I *guarantee* you, that if they feel the need to point out your lack, they also feel that they are lacking in some way (they are trying to ease their pain by poking yours).

    You have a big problem if you're willing to kill yourself over people who don't matter. You're only 19. Wait until you are a little older, & in the work force. You'll see first hand , just how many people hate themselves and seek to inflict pain.

    If what I'm saying resonates with you at all, and a lot more can be said, please check out this guy: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjt7bEwtlk6A6f_CiY2ZOlQ" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjt7bEwtlk6A6f_...</a>

    Watch his videos having to do with self-love, and relationships. You need to hear the truth.

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  • Europa7

    Where to start? go here: www.planetfitness.com and get the 10 dollar start 10 dollar a month thing. find one near you of course and then go there get familiar with the joint and then next up is get this:
    http://1mo3a51u3xgwu9a981kw5m2fdt.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/creatine.jpg

    and also check out this: http://cdnaussie.aussiesupplement.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/333.jpg

    that's the start right there. not sure where you at in the world but if there is planet fitness around, do what is above. now, workouts. you should focus more so on toning and strength. not gaining bulk. it'll be better in the long run. so think of it this way. bulk = high weight, low amount of reps. tone/strength = low weight, high amount of reps. biceps, triceps, chest, core, upper legs front and back and calfs also. just find the machines you most comfortable with that cover those and stay committed to going atleast 3 times a week or more and for a good couple hours each visit or more in the beginning stages of it. find what weight you can handle for each exercise to do up to 20 to 25 reps and just work your way up.

    if you stay committed to this and keep up your proteins like steaks and burgers, not the crap mickie d's im talking real shit, you should do good.

    just do not give up hope. stay committed to a plan and over time it will better your strength and also health. try also cycling and running too in the workouts. treadmill for a warm up and cycling before you go? or whatever you want.

    hope this helped, you got a place to check, a couple products to check, and a basic idea of a good workout plan

    if you go through with this, good luck and remember, stay committed and dedicated and patient. it wont happen overnight or in a week or a month. give it a good 6 months and beyond to see results. stay commited, and dude also, chic's like dudes who work out and stay fit. you dont need to be a muscle meat heat to be strong.

    best of luck to you

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  • Take a multivitamin, eat a well balanced diet, and lift weights. Start small at first and work your way up as your strength increases. Increase or decrease your macro and micro nutrients accordingly.

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  • cavendish

    Try not to be so hard on yourself. Its not all about the physical. But if you want to go to the gym then get a membership and be ready to put in some long hours. Get some help from an instructor, who will make out a tailored plan for you. I myself am trying to loose the pounds, and its bloody hard work. But i do feel great after a good cardio session.
    If you feel so bad about it that you feel like ending it then you should try speaking to someone. I'm sure there are college counselors who you can talk to. I've felt pretty down at one stage in my life and bottled a lot of stuff up. but when I finally broke down and ended up blurting it all out to one of my teachers I felt amazing like a weight had been lifted.
    I have no doubt in my mind that you will find someone, college is where you can really grow as a person so live it up and good luck!!!!

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  • Thatguy777

    *explodes in his underwear* AHAHAHAHAHA WTF!?

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  • Stop trying to live up to women's bullshit expectations. Women are mostly superficial and vain. If you're frustrated only because women don't like you, then you should reconsider your priorities. It's ok if you want to gain muscles but don't change yourself just to meet the standards of these delusional cunts. This society tries to exploit every bullshit stereotype about men's weaknesses, like height and strength, yet women get no pressure whether they're short or not. Think about this! Do you think it's fair? Maybe you will figure out in the end, that it's this crappy society that needs to change, not you.

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    • Your bitterness against the female gender is really transparent in most of the comments you leave. It is pretty unfair to generalize all woman into one category just because some girl maybe cheated on you in high school that one time.

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      • Why is every man that sees through women's hypocrisy called bitter? And why must people assume that when you have an opinion about something it must have to do with personal issues and experiences? No girl has ever cheated on me because i never gave them the chance to do it.

        *explodes in his underwear*

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        • You never gave them a chance? You are short changing yourself by doing that.

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          • *cums in his pants again stronger than the first time, weaker than the next time*

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        • youareaghost

          Protecting yourself against your fate only creates the perfect conditions for it. You don't accomplish anything by avoiding it. haha people.

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    • GinnyWeasley

      Women get no pressure? Are you fuc.king kidding me??!!

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    • TheInsignificantGirl

      Honestly, women get at least as much negative pressure from society as men. Eating disorders are prevailant more in women than in men. And women are NOT 'mostly superficial and vain'. I'll put it like this:

      SOME men are superficial and vain.

      SOME women are superficial and vain.

      Therefore some PEOPLE are superficial and vain.

      Do not concentare on the gender of people ONLY with a certain attribute without searching for that attribute in the other gender. That's frankly ridiculous. People are people.

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  • handsignals

    Don't listen to all that shit go to the Gym and lift some serious fucking weights that's how guy's get big, fuck pillaties and cardio that shit's for fags and girls.

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