LOL at you getting a puppy for your 40th, I had a baby lol !! She was most def a Surprise 40th Birthday present but wouldn't be without her now, 40 is the new 30 you know ha ha .
Its funny you talking about the hols being a difficult time to diet because I was thinking exactly the same today, It will make a change to go back in Sept a few lbs lighter rather than 7lbs heavier like I usually do. Good on you for giving it 6 weeks its a good idea to see what Juddd does to you over a matter of weeks you get a better picture x