As much as I hate to say this, staying in shape takes on a whole new meaning when your clock ticks past the 5-0. (Actually, a number of things take on new meanings when your clock ticks past the big 5-0, but... that's for another blog.)

There was a time, not too long ago, that I could eat whatever I wanted, however much I wanted, whenever I wanted - and all was fine with the world as well as my thighs, hips and bone density. No more.

Many of the Guiding Stars bloggers have yet to reach 40 much less 50, and let's face it - there are things we (are forced to) think about at 50 that we don't otherwise. Some are less pleasant to think about than others. So, until we get to know each other better we'll start with an easy one: bone density.