My story · Germán Hércules

It began with me. It became a family journey.

I’m Germán Hércules. I first wanted to feel better and take better care of myself as a father. What I experienced, and later shared with my parents, gave me a reason to help others.

Herbalife Independent Distributor · More than 20 years of experience

My personal before-and-after photos, Germán Hércules
My before and after. These personal photos are part of my story; individual results vary.

01 · My beginning

I was skeptical too.

After becoming a father, I gained 40 pounds and often felt drained. I tried gyms, strict diets and demanding routines, but I struggled to keep the changes going. I wanted a starting point I could make part of my daily life.

That search brought me to Herbalife. I was skeptical at first, but I gave myself the opportunity to try the products and change my habits. During that stage, I lost 35 pounds. More than a number, it became a different way of caring for myself.

The experience did not stay with me alone. My family began making changes too. Seeing us take this path together motivated me to share what I was learning.

I’m sharing my own experience, not a typical result or a promise for you. Weight management involves overall eating habits, physical activity and individual circumstances. Herbalife describes Formula 1 for weight management as part of a calorie-controlled diet. Read Herbalife’s explanation.

02 · My parents

Their story is part of mine.

My parents also wanted to improve their well-being and manage their weight. I keep these photos as part of our family’s journey and in memory of them.

My mother and father before their wellness journey
My parents · Before
My father and mother after changing their eating habits and using Herbalife products
My parents · After

As they used the products and changed their eating habits, my mother lost 45 pounds and my father lost 65 pounds. Those were their individual experiences. What mattered deeply to me was seeing their commitment and sharing this stage as a family.

They later became Herbalife Independent Distributors. They wanted to share their experience and explore the business by helping other people learn about nutrition and the products.

These family photos and weight changes document individual experiences. They are not typical-result claims, treatment claims or a guarantee of another person’s results.

03 · Learning about the business

I gave myself permission to learn more.

I attended a Success Training Seminar and heard Pedro Cardoso share his story. It moved me and left me with questions. I wanted to learn more for myself, so that same week I began attending local training in Commerce, California.

My dad, who was also my boss at the time, came along to see what I was exploring. After the presentation, he wanted to work on the business with me. The next day, we spoke with my other seven brothers and sisters. That was the beginning of a shared family effort.

Portrait of Pedro Cardoso from my original story
Hearing Pedro Cardoso’s story encouraged me to keep learning.
A photo of me at a training event
A memory from my training journey. Learning and being around other people became part of my path.

04 · Milestones I remember

Our work became shared memories.

That month, together we sold more than $20,000 in products. That figure was product sales, not personal take-home income.

My parents earned a company-paid vacation to the Bahamas, and I received a $1,000 royalty payment. Those moments became part of our family’s history.

More than 20 years later, I continue learning, sharing and building. I have lived through growth and seasons of rebuilding. Those experiences shape how I guide people today: with education, personal support and practical steps.

Cruise ship photo that accompanied the story of my parents’ trip
The cruise image I used to accompany the story of my parents’ vacation.

These are historical experiences from my family’s business, not typical earnings or a promise of income, travel or success. Sales and royalty payments are not the same as net profit; expenses affect profitability. Results depend on work, skill and individual circumstances. Read Herbalife’s U.S. Statement of Typical Distributor Earnings.

05 · My mission

This is why I keep sharing my story.

My mission is to help people build healthier lives, with more confidence and purpose, through simple habits, caring support and a community that celebrates each step.

My vision

I want Hercules Wellness to be a welcoming community where we learn, support each other and turn what works into practices we can share. I want to make the next step clearer, whether you begin with your well-being or later choose to learn about the business.

How I want to support you

I start by listening to your goals, your struggles and what you have already tried. Then I help you understand the options and choose a practical next step. I share what I have learned, while respecting your own pace and decisions.

— Germán Hércules

Now I’d like to hear your story.

What would you like to change? I invite you to begin with the free guide, explore Pro2col or join our community. If you would like a conversation, you can book 15 minutes with me.

If my business journey also interests you, I invite you to learn about that path at your own pace.

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