Susan Powter's Journey from Fitness Fame to Financial Hardship

The '90s fitness icon now delivers food for Uber Eats and GrubHub after losing her multimillion-dollar empire due to financial mismanagement.

Susan Powter, once a prominent fitness guru, lost her wealth after her finances were mismanaged, leading to bankruptcy in 1995.
Her popular 'Stop the Insanity!' program sold $50 million in products annually during its peak in the '90s.
Powter's talk show experience was challenging, as she felt her authentic self was suppressed by producers.
After financial struggles, she began delivering food to make ends meet and receives Social Security benefits.
Powter is involved in a documentary about her life, set for release in 2025, and has published a memoir sharing her story.