Hey Ice,

Its funny you ask, I wouldn't be an expert on bulking usually, but I packed on a lot of mass on my back and glutes before my last fight.

Wes is right, it is calories in vs. calories out, but at the same time, empty calories are less efficient and cause bloating. If you take in some nice protein rich food its a lot more valuable for growth than sugary or fatty calories.

As regards the cardio issue, its all dependent on the sport your training for. If your simply adding bulk for appearance then you can afford to drop the cardio as it is simply accelerating your already high metabolism.

If your lifting well and maintaining a clean diet you shouldn't pack on fatty tissue really....