So I have done something I have wanted to do for a while.  I have ordered a HRM.  WHOOT!!!!  I can't believe how many are out there, nothing more overwhelming than reading reviews, watching YouTube clips and getting the best deal out there.  In the end I decided on a Polar FT7.  Now I need to wait for the postman.

Its going to be insightful to see exactly how many calories I will be burning and being able to be in the "zone" best for fat burning.  We will see how I go.
At present I have been using My Fitness Pal.  It has been an invaluable tool.  I have learnt so much about what exactly I have been putting into my mouth.