Why cutting carbs won't get you abs

28 Jul 2026 · 1 min

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In this short video, the speaker argues that intense cardio combined with a low‑carb diet is ineffective for revealing abdominal definition. He explains that intense cardio elevates cortisol, which can cause inflammation, water retention, and a puffy appearance, while cutting carbs depletes muscle glycogen, making muscles look soft rather than defined. He recommends a regimen focused on walking, low‑intensity cardio, and resistance training, paired with hitting personalized calorie and macronutrient targets. The video ends with a call‑to‑action to use a free calculator linked in his bio to determine those targets.

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Okay, wow. First thought, transcending the game. Like, doing intense cardio and eating low carbs will never get you abs, and here's why. A lot of intense cardio will raise your cortisol, which can lead to inflammation, water retention, and bloating. So even if you'd lose weight, you would still look puffy. And restricting carbs won't work because your muscles store carbs for energy. So if you cut them out, your muscles will just look soft and not toned or defined, kind of like if you took a pillow out of a pillowcase. So to see more of your abs or any muscle, your exercise should be majority walking, low-intensity cardio, and lifting. And your nutrition should be hitting your calorie goal and your macro goal. And if you need to know what those goals should be for you, click this link in my bio. to use my free calculator.