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My 1st Phorm Favorites | The Family Legacy Project

The Family Legacy Projectby Max Quinn

My 1st Phorm Favorites

These are the products I actually use with my own family, why I use them, and what each one helps with. Supplements are tools, not magic. Real food, daily habits, and sleep do the heavy lifting. These just make the gaps easier to close.

Your goal doesn’t have to be weight loss. More energy, better sleep, getting stronger, keeping up with your kids, or simply being more consistent all count.

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Why 1st Phorm

I started as a client, not a coach.

At 35, my health and energy weren’t where I wanted them to be. I wasn’t short on intentions. I was short on a system. So I downloaded the 1st Phorm App and got matched with a coach who helped me set my macros, build daily habits, and show up week after week, even when life got loud.

That consistency added up. I lost 80 pounds, and more than that, my energy, my follow-through, and the way I show up for my family completely changed. The number on the scale was one result. The standards I built are what actually lasted.

Today I’m a coach inside that same app, helping other parents and professionals do what my coach helped me do. The products on this page are the ones that helped me and my family along the way. They’re tools that make the habits easier to keep, never a replacement for them.

Four reasons I’m all in

  1. 1
    Coaching came first. The app gave me a real person, a plan, and accountability. That’s what changed things, and it’s the same support I give my clients now.
  2. 2
    It fits family life. Shakes, bars, and daily packets that work on a busy Tuesday, plus kids’ options my own kids actually like.
  3. 3
    I live it. I don’t recommend anything here that I haven’t used with my own family or seen help the people I coach.
  4. 4
    The quality is real. Ingredients are third-party tested before they ever become a product, and staples like Phormula-1, Level-1, Creatine, and Opti-Greens 50 carry NSF Certified for Sport, a certification recognized by leagues like the NHL. As a guy who still laces up skates, that matters to me. See their process and their NSF certified products.
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My tip: choose Premium for the best support, with a 1-on-1 Advisor, check-ins, and a custom meal plan. Then pay for the year to get the lowest monthly cost.

Where my journey started

The 1st Phorm App

Products help, but the plan and the coach are what changed my life. The app puts your macros, workouts, habits, progress, and a real coach in one place, and you can be set up in minutes.

1st Phorm App: all-in-one fitness appApp screen showing daily progress, nutrition, and water trackingApp screen showing badges and a nutrition streak milestoneApp community feedSyncing wearables like Fitbit, Garmin, and Apple HealthNutrition tracking with daily calories and macros

1-on-1 Advisor Premium

A real coach who knows your goals and keeps you accountable. This is what changed everything for me.

Check-ins Premium

Regular check-ins on your progress and consistency, so small problems get fixed early.

Custom meal plan Premium

Built around your goals, your schedule, and the foods your family already eats.

Macro tracking made easy

Snap a photo, scan a barcode, or chat to log food in seconds.

Workouts for any setup

Gym, home, beginner, or advanced programs you can follow step by step.

Habit tracking

Simple daily tasks that build the streaks results come from.

Go Premium. Pay yearly. Save.

Premium is where the real support lives: a 1-on-1 Advisor, check-ins, and a custom meal plan. It’s the same kind of coaching that helped me change my habits for good.

Paying for the year costs far less per month than paying monthly, and 1st Phorm often adds bonus store credit to yearly plans. That’s money right back into the products on this page.

Start with the 1st Phorm App

App pricing, plans, and bonuses are set by 1st Phorm and can change. See current options on the app page.

Not sure where to start?

Start with three. Build the habit before you add anything else.

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Protein Foundations

Protein is the one thing almost every parent I coach is short on. Pick the style you'll actually drink.

Phormula-1 by 1st Phorm

Whey isolate protein

Phormula-1

Why I use it: This is my after-training shake. It mixes thin, digests easy, and the Chocolate Milkshake tastes like a treat, so getting protein in after a workout never feels like a chore.

Helps with

  • Post-workout recovery
  • Hitting a protein goal
  • Easier on the stomach (low lactose)
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Phormula-1 Clear by 1st Phorm

Juice-style protein

Phormula-1 Clear

Why I use it: When I don't want a milkshake, especially on hot days, this drinks like juice. 22g of protein with zero carbs, fat, or sugar and only six ingredients.

Helps with

  • People who don't like creamy shakes
  • Summer training days
  • Simple ingredient list
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Level-1 by 1st Phorm

Slow-digesting protein

Level-1

Why I use it: Level-1 is my between-meals bridge. It digests slower than a recovery shake, so it holds me over on long workdays and makes a great base for protein oats and smoothies.

Helps with

  • Busy days with gaps between meals
  • Recipes like oats, pancakes, and smoothies
  • Staying full longer
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Vegan Power Pro by 1st Phorm

Plant-based protein

Vegan Power Pro

Why I use it: For friends and clients who are dairy-free or plant-based, this is the one I point them to. Pea and organic rice protein plus a fruit and veggie blend, and it's dairy, soy, and gluten free.

Helps with

  • Dairy-free or plant-based eaters
  • Sensitive stomachs
  • Family members with different needs
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Grab-and-Go Fuel

For the car, the desk, the sideline, and every day that doesn't go to plan.

Phorm Protein 12-Pack by 1st Phorm

Ready-to-drink protein

Phorm Protein 12-Pack

Why I use it: No shaker, no mess. 30g of protein made with ultra-filtered milk that lives in my fridge and my work bag for the days I'm running from one thing to the next.

Helps with

  • Grab-and-go mornings
  • Travel and sports sidelines
  • Zero prep

Heads up: 1st Phorm doesn't count Phorm Protein 12-packs toward the free shipping minimum.

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Level-1 Bars by 1st Phorm

20g protein bar

Level-1 Bars

Why I use it: A bar in the glovebox has saved more of my afternoons than I can count. Level-1 Bars bring 20g of protein, they're gluten free, and they taste like dessert without derailing the day.

Helps with

  • Car, desk, and gym bag snacks
  • Beating the 3 p.m. vending machine
  • A sweet tooth with a plan
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Power Pro Bar (15ct) by 1st Phorm

Whole-food protein bar

Power Pro Bar (15ct)

Why I use it: When I want something closer to real food, I grab a Power Pro Bar. 15g of protein from whole-food sources, gluten free, no artificial flavors, and it doesn't melt into a mess in a hot car.

Helps with

  • Whole-food style snacking
  • Hot cars and gym bags
  • Kids' sports and long Saturdays
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Protein Sticks by 1st Phorm

Beef and pork sticks

Protein Sticks

Why I use it: When I want something savory instead of sweet, these are it. 18g of protein in a stick I can eat in the truck between meetings.

Helps with

  • Savory snack lovers
  • Road trips and long days
  • Easy protein without a shaker
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Mini Protein Sticks (14ct) by 1st Phorm

Lunchbox-size beef and pork sticks

Mini Protein Sticks (14ct)

Why I use it: Sized for little hands and lunchboxes. Lean USA-raised beef and pork, 50 calories and 4 to 5g of protein per stick, with no MSG or added nitrates. These disappear fast in our house.

Helps with

  • School lunches and backpacks
  • Snack time for kids
  • A small savory bite for adults
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Daily Nutrition Gaps

Food comes first. These fill in the spots most families miss, even when they eat well. Look for the stacks to bundle and save.

Micro Factor by 1st Phorm

Daily nutrition packet

Micro Factor

Why I use it: This is the foundation of my day. One packet covers a multivitamin, antioxidants, probiotics, CoQ10, omega-3s, and a fruit and veggie blend. It replaced a cabinet full of bottles I never remembered to take.

Helps with

  • Filling everyday nutrition gaps
  • Energy, focus, and recovery support
  • One packet instead of five bottles
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Opti-Greens 50 by 1st Phorm

Greens and digestive support

Opti-Greens 50

Why I use it: Real talk, most of us don't eat enough greens. I still eat my vegetables, and this backs them up with 50 ingredients, digestive enzymes, and a 10-strain probiotic in a scoop that actually tastes good.

Helps with

  • Days your plate is light on vegetables
  • Digestion and gut support
  • Picky eaters (including grown-up ones)
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Opti-Reds 50 by 1st Phorm

Fruits, veggies, and polyphenols

Opti-Reds 50

Why I use it: The partner to Opti-Greens. 50 fruits, vegetables, and herbs packed with polyphenols, and I like it for circulation support on training days.

Helps with

  • More color in your diet
  • Circulation support
  • Pairing with Opti-Greens
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Full-Mega by 1st Phorm

Omega-3 fish oil

Full-Mega

Why I use it: Unless your family eats fish a few times a week, omega-3s are one of the most common gaps I see. Full-Mega brings 1.5g of EPA plus DHA from wild Icelandic fish.

Helps with

  • Families who don't eat much fish
  • Heart, brain, and joint support
  • A simple daily habit
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The Daily Stack by 1st Phorm

Micro Factor + Opti-Greens 50

The Daily Stack

Why I use it: If you only start with one thing, start here. These are the two I take every single day, bundled together.

Helps with

  • Your first step into supplements
  • Covering the basics
  • Building a daily routine

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The Consistency Stack by 1st Phorm

Level-1 + Micro Factor

The Consistency Stack

Why I use it: The name says it all. Protein plus my daily nutrient packet, the two things I'd tell almost any busy parent to be consistent with first.

Helps with

  • Building a simple daily routine
  • Protein plus everyday nutrition
  • Busy parents starting out

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Foundation Power Stack by 1st Phorm

The complete foundation

Foundation Power Stack

Why I use it: Level-1, Phormula-1, Ignition, Micro Factor, Opti-Greens 50, and Full-Mega in one bundle. This is basically my whole daily routine in a box.

Helps with

  • People ready to go all in
  • Training plus everyday nutrition
  • Simplifying your order

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Training and Recovery

Tools for the work you do in the gym and what comes after.

Micronized Creatine by 1st Phorm

Creatine monohydrate

Micronized Creatine

Why I use it: Creatine is one of the most researched supplements out there, and I take it every day for strength and power in the gym. Unflavored, mixes into anything.

Helps with

  • Strength and power training
  • Adults of any age who lift
  • Budget-friendly basics
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Endura-Formance by 1st Phorm

Caffeine-free pre-workout

Endura-Formance

Why I use it: This is what I drink before hockey and night workouts. It's caffeine free, so I get the endurance and strength support (including a full 5g of creatine) without lying awake at midnight.

Helps with

  • Night games and late workouts
  • Endurance and strength
  • People who skip stimulants
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Ignition by 1st Phorm

Post-workout carbs

Ignition

Why I use it: I mix Ignition with my post-workout protein to help refill what a hard session takes out. It's a tool for training days, not an everyday drink.

Helps with

  • Refueling after hard workouts
  • Two-a-days and endurance work
  • Pairing with Phormula-1
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Post Workout Stack by 1st Phorm

Phormula-1 + Ignition

Post Workout Stack

Why I use it: My recovery shake and my refuel in one bundle. This is what goes in my shaker after lifting.

Helps with

  • Recovery after training
  • Getting both at a bundle price
  • Lifters and athletes

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Clear Post Workout Stack by 1st Phorm

Phormula-1 Clear + Ignition

Clear Post Workout Stack

Why I use it: Same idea as the Post Workout Stack, made with Phormula-1 Clear. Lactose free and light, which is why I reach for it in the summer.

Helps with

  • Lactose-sensitive athletes
  • Hot-weather training
  • People who prefer juice-style drinks

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Project-1 by 1st Phorm

Pre-workout

Project-1

Why I use it: When I need a focused, high-output session, this is my pre-workout. 200mg of caffeine plus citrulline, creatine, beta-alanine, and Alpha GPC for focus.

Helps with

  • Early-morning or after-work lifts
  • Focus during training
  • Adults comfortable with caffeine

Contains caffeine. Check your total daily caffeine and talk to your doctor if you're sensitive to stimulants.

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Megawatt by 1st Phorm

Natural-caffeine pre-workout

Megawatt

Why I use it: A lighter-feeling pre-workout with natural caffeine, nootropics, and Aquamin electrolytes. Great for cardio days or when I want energy without going all the way up.

Helps with

  • Cardio and conditioning
  • A smoother energy option
  • Hydration during training

Contains caffeine.

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Hydration and Energy

Feeling tired is often a hydration problem first. Start here before you reach for more caffeine.

Hydration Sticks by 1st Phorm

Sport and Daily hydration

Hydration Sticks

Why I use it: Water alone doesn't always cut it, especially when I sweat a lot. Hydration Sport is for big training days and summer heat, and Hydration Daily is a lighter everyday option. Both sugar free.

Helps with

  • Heavy sweaters and hot days
  • Long workouts, games, and tournaments
  • People who forget to drink water
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Phorm Energy by 1st Phorm

Zero-sugar energy drink

Phorm Energy

Why I use it: If you're going to have an energy drink, have a better one. Zero sugar, caffeine from green tea, B vitamins, and electrolytes. This is my afternoon swap.

Helps with

  • Swapping out sugary energy drinks
  • Afternoon slumps
  • Long drives

Contains caffeine. Not intended for children.

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Sleep, Stress, and Aging Well

Recovery doesn't happen in the gym. It happens when you rest.

Magnesium by 1st Phorm

Evening wind-down

Magnesium

Why I use it: This is part of my evening routine. Five forms of magnesium in a drink I sip while the house winds down and I get ready for tomorrow.

Helps with

  • Evening relaxation routine
  • Muscle recovery support
  • Busy brains at bedtime
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Core-21 by 1st Phorm

Nighttime support

Core-21

Why I use it: Core-21 is part of my evening routine. I take it at night to support sleep quality, recovery, and stress, so I wake up ready for the kids, work, and training.

Helps with

  • Evening routine support
  • Sleep and recovery
  • Winding down after long days
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Night-T by 1st Phorm

Nighttime support for men

Night-T

Why I use it: A nighttime formula I use to support sleep quality and recovery. Sleep is where the work you did all day pays off.

Helps with

  • Men focused on sleep and recovery
  • Pairing with a consistent bedtime
  • Training recovery
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Collagen with Dermaval by 1st Phorm

Multi-type collagen

Collagen with Dermaval

Why I use it: Five types of collagen that disappear into coffee or a shake. I like it for joint support as the training years add up.

Helps with

  • Joint support
  • Skin, hair, and nails
  • Adding to your morning coffee
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For the Whole Family

Kids, moms, and everybody at the table.

Opti-Kids by 1st Phorm

Kids' nutrition shake

Opti-Kids

Why I use it: My kids think it's chocolate milk. It's a small dose of whey isolate plus fruits, veggies, and vitamins for the days a picky eater leaves half the plate behind.

Helps with

  • Picky eaters
  • Busy school mornings
  • Filling gaps, not replacing meals

For ages 4 and up. Check with your pediatrician before adding any supplement to your child's routine.

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M-Factor Kiddos by 1st Phorm

Kids' gummy multivitamin

M-Factor Kiddos

Why I use it: Our kids actually ask for these. A gummy multivitamin built for growing bodies, with vitamins and minerals that support growth, immune function, and brain development.

Helps with

  • Growing kids
  • Picky eaters
  • Easy morning routine

For ages 2 and up. Check with your pediatrician before adding any supplement to your child's routine.

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Kiddo Daily Stack by 1st Phorm

Opti-Kids + M-Factor Kiddos

Kiddo Daily Stack

Why I use it: This is our kids' version of my daily basics: the Opti-Kids shake plus M-Factor Kiddos gummies in one bundle.

Helps with

  • Covering kids' basics
  • Families with picky eaters
  • One simple order for the kids

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Check with your pediatrician before adding any supplement to your child's routine.

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Electrolyte Freezer Pops by 1st Phorm

Sugar-free freezer pops

Electrolyte Freezer Pops

Why I use it: These are the summer move at our house. Sugar free, 15 calories, and they bring electrolytes after practice or a long day outside. Everybody wins, including mom and dad.

Helps with

  • Hot days and after practice
  • A treat that isn't a sugar bomb
  • Kids and adults
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Joy Bundle by 1st Phorm

Prenatal Plus + Full-Mega

Joy Bundle

Why I use it: For the moms and moms-to-be in our community: a prenatal multivitamin paired with omega-3s in one bundle.

Helps with

  • Expecting and nursing moms
  • Women planning a pregnancy
  • Prenatal plus omega-3s in one order

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Talk with your OB or midwife before starting any supplement during pregnancy or while nursing.

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Goal-Specific Support

These are add-ons, not starting points. They help most when your eating, training, and sleep are already consistent.

L-Carnitine with Fucoxanthin by 1st Phorm

Energy metabolism support

L-Carnitine with Fucoxanthin

Why I use it: A flavored drink mix with L-Carnitine, fucoxanthin, and green tea extract that supports how your body uses energy. It's a helper, and it only works on top of solid eating, training, and sleep habits.

Helps with

  • Supporting an active routine
  • Pre-cardio drink
  • People already dialed in on the basics
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1-Db Goddess Fastpack by 1st Phorm

1-Db Goddess + Thyro-Drive + Opti-Greens 50

1-Db Goddess Fastpack

Why I use it: A bundle for women working on a body-composition goal. I only recommend it alongside a real plan, because no supplement out-works your habits.

Helps with

  • Women with a body-composition goal
  • Pairing with a coaching plan
  • People who want one simple bundle

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Contains stimulants. Talk with your doctor first, especially if you have a thyroid condition or are pregnant or nursing.

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Invest smarter

Bundle. Subscribe. Save.

Your health is an investment, so treat it like one. Here’s how I keep the cost down for my own family without cutting corners.

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Bundle with stacks

Stacks pair products that work together, like Micro Factor with Opti-Greens 50 or Phormula-1 with Ignition. You pay less than buying each one separately, and one stack gets you much closer to 1st Phorm’s free shipping minimum.

2

Subscribe. This is the big one.

Subscriptions knock the price down on eligible products every single order, and that adds up fast over a year. More importantly, they protect your consistency. Most people don’t quit their habits on purpose. They run out on a Tuesday, forget to reorder, and two weeks turns into two months. A subscription shows up before that happens.

You pick the schedule, and you can change, skip, or cancel anytime.

3

Use your HSA or FSA

If you qualify, you can pay with pre-tax health dollars on eligible products. Stack that on top of a subscription and the savings get real. Here’s how it works.

Pricing, discounts, and the free shipping minimum are set by 1st Phorm and can change. Check the current details at checkout.

Use your health dollars

Use your HSA or FSA

Many people don’t know this: you may be able to use pre-tax HSA or FSA funds on eligible 1st Phorm products. 1st Phorm partners with Truemed. You fill out a short private health survey, a licensed provider reviews it, and if you qualify you receive a Letter of Medical Necessity. Then you pay with your HSA or FSA card, or submit for reimbursement.

Not everyone qualifies, not every product is eligible, and savings vary. Many FSA balances expire at the end of the plan year, so check your deadline before your money disappears.

  1. 1Take the short health survey
  2. 2A licensed provider reviews it
  3. 3Use your HSA or FSA card if you qualify
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Affiliate and product disclosures

Affiliate disclosure: Max is a 1st Phorm Affiliate Advisor and may earn a commission when you purchase through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. I only feature products I use or recommend to my own family and clients.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Product details, formulas, pricing, and availability are set by 1st Phorm and can change, so check the product page for current information. Individual results vary. Talk with your doctor before starting any supplement, especially if you are pregnant or nursing, take medication, or have a medical condition. Check with your pediatrician before giving any supplement to a child.