Bone Changes with Age: Understanding Weight and Body Shape Shifts

Question
is it true you bones expand as you age, i am 55, and i see my shoulders are getting wider,and also lower body is much wider, please help.

Answer
Hi,
There may be some expansion of bones with age. In addition to this, we also naturally lose muscle mass and gain fat mass, unless we are working hard to prevent this. It wouldn't be unusual for you to be gaining some fat in the lower body, making it look wider as well.
Strength training would be very beneficial for you, if you aren't doing so already.
Sarah Brown
www.sarahpersonaltraining.com