Hina's "Lose Weight Fast" Night Routine: Gut-Focused Meals, Protein Timing, and Why Stretching Matters

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Overview

In this vlog, Hina (Hinata Kato of the Hina Channel) films the second half of a day built around weight management. It follows an earlier morning-routine video and was shot on a different day. Since "PM" begins at noon, Hina starts the night routine at 12 o'clock and narrates through to lights-out just before midnight. Several ideas run through the whole day: support gut health, get enough protein while keeping carbohydrates and fats in check, cook in ways that limit AGEs, avoid friction on the skin, and treat stretching as being as important as diet and exercise.

17 min read
1:06

A Korean-style lunch that doubles as work

The video opens with lunch. Hina explains that after finishing the morning workout ("PPW"), they ate breakfast and worked, and that this meal was also work. It is a recipe-development dish: a miso soup said to be good for the intestines, served with what Hina calls "diet samgyeopsal that won't make you fat." Hina says the recipes are posted to the Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube community pages.

The flavors are modeled on a Korean restaurant called Yeongcheon Younghwa. Hina says the soup is almost the same as that restaurant's and recalls eating there. Hina also passes on a story that Sasshi once visited the restaurant four times in one day, and hopes Sasshi will try making the recipe. Hina describes the spicy miso soup as authentic because their grandmother, who is Korean, taught them how to make it. Hina adds that the dish would also go well with perilla leaves.

Hina says the diet is not strict, but they watch their weight on days when they can. The reason for eating this kind of food is gut health. Hina's reasoning is that clean intestines lead to clean skin and make weight loss easier, and that "happy hormones" are produced in the intestines and help people feel healthy and positive. The usual daily pattern is steamed food in the morning, something high in protein at lunch, and only a light meal at night, because "I only sleep" after it. Hina also eats kiwi with the skin on to help the intestines.

Macro numbers and a 6 kg loss

Hina adds a caution about fat. They say women should consume 40 g of fat per day, because too little risks stopping their period and harms their health. Hina then gives the numbers from their own experience: they lost 6 kg "in one go" on a diet of 150 g of carbohydrates and 80 g of protein, plus vitamins. Hina repeats that intestinal activity is important and promises a separate video on the topic.

3:28

Honepuro, and what goes in the bag

After a quick meal, Hina heads to Honepuro, where they are being taught a diet aimed at changing bone structure. Hina frames these regular visits as a responsibility. Many people watch the channel, so Hina wants to learn correct knowledge in order to give viewers accurate information.

On the way, Hina shows what they carry in a newly bought favorite bag. It holds silica-containing water from FamilyMart, mixed with a powder containing vitamin C (3000) and vitamin D. Hina drinks this over the course of the day, almost every day when possible, for their skin. Hina's rule when buying water outside is to choose a silica-containing one, since "if it's the same water," the silica version is the better value.

5:53

A rushed afternoon: bath, skincare, protein, meeting

Back from errands, Hina is short on time. They mention, while unsure whether they should be sharing it, an upcoming meeting with a large company about creating a protein product. Later they add that if they can't make it that day they'll cancel, and if they can, they'll go ahead with the meeting to move the plan forward.

After a bath, Hina shows a quick skincare routine and stresses that the footage is unprocessed. The products are Ceracure, a lotion described as containing seven human-type ceramides (Hina opened a new bottle because the old one was running low), and P-1 Vaseline, chosen because it resists oxidation. Hina then styles their hair and says they'll teach the method another time.

Hungry and short on protein, Hina makes a protein Frappuccino. The ingredients and Hina's reasons for each:

  • Almond milk, described as rich in vitamin E and dietary fiber. Hina notes that vitamin E cannot be produced by the body and has to be taken in.
  • 100% cocoa, for its large amount of polyphenols.
  • Ice, to make it a Frappuccino.
  • A Nestlé plant protein, Hina's favorite. Hina points out that Nestlé also makes KitKat and Milo and calls it "a chocolate company, so that's great." Hina describes it as organic, gluten-free, made from kidney beans, and containing chia seeds and other superfoods. This suits Hina because they can't drink dairy.
  • A banana, because fiber and vitamins are "food for the intestines." Hina also explains that eating carbohydrates and protein together helps the protein reach the muscles more easily, which helps build a body less prone to weight gain.

The result is a "Dark Mocha Chocolate Chip Frappuccino" with 20 g of protein. Hina counts this as bringing the day's total to 66 g, or roughly 70 g. Hina says that 80–90 g of protein a day helps them maintain a healthy weight, so the remaining 10–20 g is fine and will come at dinner.

Hina does their makeup while filming TikToks, Reels and Shorts. They admit there wasn't time to do their eyebrows, then leave for the meeting.

8:39

Dinner: vegetables for carbs, chicken for protein, low heat for skin

Home again and tired, Hina cooks dinner. Since they ate a lot in the morning and afternoon and will only sleep afterward, dinner is light. Hina skips white rice and builds what they call an "intestinal activity menu," with carbohydrates from vegetables and protein from chicken. Hina says they are careful about carbohydrates and fats when dieting, but that it isn't hard because the food tastes good.

The ingredients are broccoli, shimeji mushrooms, green beans and onions, which Hina calls good food for the intestines. Garlic is added for the same reason, tomatoes for lycopene, and chicken for protein. Soybeans go in later. The cooking method comes from a skin concern. Hina is worried about AGEs, which they describe as caused by glycation, so lately they have been steaming, boiling, or eating chicken raw. This dish is boiled chicken: cut, then simmered over low heat. Hina says high heat produces a lot of AGEs, and that low heat also makes the chicken tender.

Hina is open that the recipe is still in progress. They say they spend all day every day researching diet recipes, that this is a first attempt, and that the final version may differ. Seasoning is adjusted to taste. After the soybeans are added, the heat is turned off and the dish finishes softening in the residual heat.

10:15

Training while it simmers

While the food cooks, Hina works out. Today's session is stretches to slim the back, buttocks and legs, which Hina says they do every day. Videos are usually shot in the living room, but personal training happens in the bedroom because the mirror there lets Hina check their form.

Hina explains why they keep up this "real training." It is a posture-change routine of inner-muscle training to maintain good posture. Hina says their bearing has changed and that they now have a long neck, and they feel grateful to their past self for releasing that video. Hina alternates posture training with resistance training using dumbbells and resistance bands at home. They want to start Bulgarian split squats and are considering slightly heavier dumbbells.

On timing, Hina trains between 6 and 8 p.m. Their reasoning is that by then breakfast and lunch have been eaten, energy is at its highest, and more calories are burned. Hina qualifies this: training at other times isn't ineffective, and the workout works whether done in the morning or afternoon, so they do it whenever they can.

12:15

Removing makeup without friction

During the residual-heat stage, Hina takes a bath and removes their makeup. The guiding principle is to clean every corner of the pores while avoiding friction, which Hina says is "absolutely bad" because it causes wrinkles and sagging. For this reason Hina uses a foaming cleanser to remove makeup, and says they are on their sixth bottle. Hina admits the foam doesn't look like it would remove makeup. However, when their pores were examined closely they were not dirty, so Hina trusts it.

Hina uses different tools for different areas:

  • Cheeks: a FOREO device that cleanses pores with vibration. Foam is applied to it and it is moved over the skin without rubbing.
  • Jaw: with the chin pushed out.
  • Eyes: a dedicated eye makeup remover.
  • Nose: a fine brush, bought at a "yellow store" in Shibuya whose name Hina can't recall. Hina says foundation tends to stay around the nose and that any left behind can cause dark spots, so they brush gently.

Hina scrubs their nose once every two weeks. They also correct an earlier claim. Having said they "liked" a particular product, Hina notes that "people are constantly evolving" and they sometimes switch products. Hina then introduces the cleansing brush that suits them best. After rinsing, Hina says their pores look cleaner and almost invisible, that people compliment their skin, and that they recommend the product but "won't force you."

15:19

Evening skincare and a half-face test

After the bath comes the ceramide lotion again. This time Hina adds a caveat: they are not saying viewers should definitely buy it. Hina says it is important to "consult with your skin" and choose what suits it. Hina explains why they say this: some viewers might assume that buying what Hina uses will make them look beautiful too.

Hina gives a concrete example. After recent hair removal, part of their face is red while it recovers. Hina tested a cream on only the left side of their face so that their whole face wouldn't become irritated if it didn't agree with their skin. Hina points out that one area is clean and another is rough, and concludes that people should try different cosmetics and pick what suits them.

For their own dry skin, Hina recommends human-type ceramide lotion to others with dry skin. Other guidance Hina gives: apply vitamin C on days with UV exposure, and adjust retinol so it goes only on areas with wrinkles. P-1 Vaseline follows, along with a mention of using a cooler at this time of year. Hina explains that dry skin can cause wrinkles, so they also apply Vaseline in the morning. The main reason for choosing it is that it doesn't oxidize. Hina says oxidation causes skin darkening, and if what you put on your skin oxidizes, "there's no point in removing your makeup."

Body care comes next. Hina scrubs regularly to stimulate skin turnover, using a honey-scented Giovanni body scrub that they finish that day. Hina says finishing a cosmetic is the best feeling, and that they kept using Giovanni because they like the honey scent. A Cezanne body cream with human-type ceramide follows. Hina also applies a coating for an eyelash perm and an eyelash growth serum with a thin brush. The serum goes along the base below the lower lash line rather than on the lashes, and Hina says their lower lashes have grown longer. Hina notes that their skincare varies by day. Today it was just lotion and Vaseline, while very red days get a redness-care or blemish cream. Today's routine is lighter because their skin is red.

19:25

Eating dinner and judging the recipe

Dinner is described as low in AGEs, rejuvenating, and good for skin and intestinal activity. Hina says they eat it because they don't want to age, want beautiful skin, want to keep their intestines active, and want to lose weight. Carbohydrates come from vegetables and tomatoes, and protein from soybeans and chicken. Hina jokes, "I might be a genius," and suggests adding curry powder if the taste isn't good enough.

Hina's assessment is mixed. The dish is delicious, but the chicken came out tough and slightly firm. Hina concludes that adding the chicken later would make it softer, so the order of ingredients needs work. Hina also highlights broccoli for its vitamins and intestinal benefits, and says they like the kidney beans.

Hina says they are deliberately eating less at dinner and will have a protein smoothie afterward, so they never feel hungry. To compensate, they eat a big breakfast and lunch the next day. Hina says that once this becomes routine it causes no problems. They also say the approach is good because it doesn't make the bust sag.

Three hours of downtime

After washing the dishes, Hina admits being tired. They have been keeping busy lately and are "always doing something." The next roughly three hours are personal time: researching outfits and makeup looks, reviewing English, playing games, planning videos, and doing research. Hina says they have some days off but spend most days like this. They describe a "kirakira" (sparkle) routine as "the strongest," something they can't stop doing because it makes them feel cute and sparkling the next day.

21:10

Protein before bed, and stretching as a third pillar

About three hours later comes a bedtime protein drink, without banana this time because it's before bed. Hina takes vitamin E and drinks soy protein, which they choose so their body absorbs it more slowly. Hina links this to the fasting mentioned in the morning-routine video. Their reasoning is that the body goes into a state of starvation overnight, so slow soy protein gradually raises protein intake and keeps it in reserve, so the body doesn't break down muscle. Hina says it tastes just like Starbucks.

While drinking it, Hina does a leg-slimming stretch and calls it "too effective." Hina describes having a "wave-shaped" lower body, which they say makes it hard to lose weight in the legs. According to Hina, once this stretch was added to their regular routine, they lost weight quickly. Hina credits Honepuro, says the stretch lifts the buttocks and lengthens the legs, and reports that their manager did it and lost 2 cm in 10 days. Hina says they do it every night before bed.

In a brief aside, Hina explains that they don't subscribe to YouTube Premium even though they are a YouTuber. Because they sell a sports bra called N7, they want to see which web ads catch their eye, and watching ads serves as research.

Hina then states one of the video's main claims. They say changing your body involves three things: exercise, diet, and stretching. Hina used to think diet and exercise alone were enough, but now considers stretching just as important. Hina goes as far as suggesting viewers cut their exercise in half and split time 5:5 between exercise and stretching.

A second round of release work follows with a pole and a ball. Hina loosens the armpits, which they say increases bust size. They rock the back to loosen muscles for a slimmer waist, and use part of the pole on the muscles of the head and to treat a straight neck. Hina places the ball between the shoulder blades or under the armpits and remarks that it hurts. Hina also stretches the buttocks to work on their swayback.

24:32

Supplements, orthodontic dental care, and lights out

Hina's nighttime supplements, which they call their top three, are:

  • High-concentration astaxanthin, described as an antioxidant said to be 1,000 times more potent than vitamins and found in red creatures like salmon and crab. Hina takes it for their skin.
  • Zinc citrate, a combination of zinc and citric acid.
  • An equol supplement with about 10 mg of equol. Hina describes equol as a compound from soybeans that is converted in the intestines into a substance similar to female hormones, and takes it for breast enhancement and skin care.

Hina says they never take more than three supplements at once.

Because Hina wears braces, brushing takes a long time. The kit includes interdental brushes and floss for orthodontics, a whitening toothpaste containing hydrogen peroxide, and a fine-tipped electric toothbrush. Hina finishes by hand in areas the electric brush can't reach, taking care not to cause gum recession. After brushing the tongue, Hina uses Concool to prevent cavities.

It is 11:40 p.m. Wearing a mouthpiece that makes talking difficult, Hina says that when they were serious about losing weight, following this routine helped them lose 7 kg. Now, Hina says, they focus more on getting into shape than on losing weight. The last thing Hina shows is a candle warmer, which they first misname as a lamp warmer. It releases the scent through the warmth of a light without lighting the candle, so the candle lasts longer. Hina also points to their study materials, turns off the lights, and says they'll keep working to improve themselves tomorrow.