Time Machine backing up high amount of GB's after I upgraded to Mountain Lion. Is there a way to correct this?

After upgrading my IMac to Mountain Lion, Time Machine keeps backing up large amounts of data (50 to 60 GB at at time}. I have not imputed that kind of data into the Mac since I have lttle use for it for the moment. My back up disc is a Time Capsule. Help!

OK, I will hold for a couple of days see what happens. First back up after the upgrade was 10 gb. the second one is in progress and is backink up 59.8 gb.
No data inputs have occured since the last back up before the upgrade and usually I only do small tasks such as family photos, email and ocassionaly on line shopping such as a few songs from ITunes.
Thanks I'll keep you informed.

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