You know you are getting old when:

1. You wonder how you ever found the motivation to work out beyond teaching your regularly scheduled group exercise classes.

2. You think that everyone in the gym is younger and fitter than you.

3. You would rather watch the E! True Hollywood Story on "Gimme A Break!" than go teach your favorite class.

4. You are more concerned about the ache in your hip than BEING hip.

5. You pray that nobody shows up for class so that you can go home and listen to your Cyndi Lauper Greatest Hits CD.

6. You start to ask for "old school" club hits on your new step aerobics tape.

7. You would rather buy a pair of 36" waist pants than do any abdominal exercises.

8. You are complain about your weight gain to your friend in South Jersey as you chow down on a pint of Godiva Chocolate Ice Cream with Chocolate Hearts.

9. You can barely get through the first 20 minutes of a fitness class (warm-up included).

10. You shout out encouragement during class... and it really is meant to encourage YOU to keep going.

Whew, I am exhausted. Gotta go lie down. Later.  ¶ 5:25 PM