Relax with Hannah Pointer from MacroHabits

During the holidays you may have heard The HIM & HER Show episode with Hannah Pointer from Macrohabits.

You may have already prepared his blog posts on castor oil patches at night, or how the reverse diet works. If so, then you know Hannah is very open about her own journey of excessive cardio and calorie restriction. Over the years, Hannah discovered the benefits of eating more and exercising differently to get the results she wanted. As you can see, she achieved them.

Well-being is about more than diet and exercise. Routines, rituals and small habits matter. So today, Hannah is here to walk us through her evening routine that prepares her for the day ahead.

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Relax with Hannah Pointer from MacroHabits

Your morning routine starts the day before! I’ve learned that how I end my day determines how grounded, energized, and regulated I feel the next morning. This routine has evolved over years of experimentation, trying new wellness tools, and paying attention to what actually helps me relax. These habits may seem small, but together they completely change my sleep quality, recovery, and body recomposition.

This routine starts earlier now (6 or 6:30 p.m.) because I try to fall asleep by 9:00 or 9:15 p.m. It gives me a complete reset, helps my hormones stay balanced, and makes my first mornings feel more energized. Here is the full breakdown:

6:00 p.m. After-dinner walk

Right after dinner, I go for a 20-40 minute walk. I’ll listen to a podcast, enjoy music, or go for a walk with a friend.

It helps:

+ regulate blood sugar

+ reduce bloating

+ promotes digestion

+ tell my body that the “reduction window” has officially started

6:50 p.m. 10 minutes of tidying up

I reset my place so I wouldn’t wake up to chaos.

Quick things I do:

+ wipe down kitchen counters

+ load the dishwasher

+ tidy blankets + pillows

+ put away everything that’s left

This eliminates visual noise and helps me relax mentally.

7:00 p.m. Prepare workout clothes for tomorrow

I put on: skincare, leggings, sports bra, socks, shoes, pre-workout, iPad, AirPods, camera, and I make sure I have water. Removing decision fatigue at night makes my mornings run smoother and helps me stay consistent in my training.

7:10 p.m. Epsom salt bath

My favorite moment of the night when I incorporate this.

I run a hot bath with 1 to 2 cups of Epsom salt for relaxation, magnesium and muscle recovery.

Benefits:

+ reduces cortisol

+ calms the nervous system

+ relieves pain

+ improves sleep quality

7:35 p.m. Castor oil pack

After the bath, I apply a castor oil packet for liver support, digestion, hormonal balance and better detoxification. I leave it on all night and put a heating pad on it for 20-30 minutes when I go to bed, before falling asleep. To know more about castor oil packs, read this message.

7:45 p.m. Vibrating platform (I will do this while I do my skincare)

5 minutes at low frequency for:

+ lymphatic drainage

+ broadcast

+ muscle relaxation

+ calmness of the whole body

7:50 p.m. Skin care

My nighttime routine is simple and soothing:

+ double cleaning

+ serum

+ moisturizing cream

+ Peptide for eyebrows on the eyebrows

If I have extra time I will do gua sha or do a lymphatic quick facial massage.

8:00 p.m. Hot chocolate Pwdrs

My pleasant drink for the night. One scoop contains 20 calories, magnesium, chamomile and electrolytes. I add a scoop of chocolate-caramel flavoring to a cup with a little flaked salt, pour 10 oz of hot water over it, froth it until it fully emulsifies, then top with 3 oz of whole milk. It’s creamy and delicious.

8:10 p.m. Peptides

What I do on my bike:

+ C-WORDS (morning)

+ Glow Blend (night)

8:20 p.m. Lemme Sleep + Night supplements

I take 2 Lemme Sleep Gummies and it knocks me out. I enjoy deep, restful sleep and wake up well without feeling dizzy.

8:30 p.m. The skinny confidential mouth tape

This is my security blanket. Such an essential.

This helps me:

+ sleep more deeply

+ tear off my jaw

+ prevent mouth breathing

+ feel more rested

8:35 p.m. Prayer

My grounding moment.

I focus on gratitude, guidance, peace and setting the tone for tomorrow.

8:40 p.m. Read or watch a friendly show

Reality TV or my To light up That’s what I gravitate towards. (Reality TV wins most of the time lol.)

9:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Sleep

When the quality of your sleep improves, almost every aspect of your physical and mental health improves as well. Your body balances the hormones that control hunger, satiety, stress and metabolism, and your digestive system resets overnight. Sleep is a super power!!

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Make sure to follow @macro_habits on Instagram where Hannah shares her routines and rituals.

And if you haven’t yet, read her guest blog posts on how to make a castor oil patch at night and how the reverse diet works.

x, The Skinny Confidential team

+ Learn more about Hannah’s wellness routines here.

++ Learn to create a workout routine it works for you.