With tonight being the biggest drinking night of the year I am sure the majority of people will be straying from their fitness goals and indulging in a few and then most likely a few more rounds of drinks. Despite the fact you may think you appear more attractive, imbibing alcohol beverages is not the fastest way to burn fat or build muscle since it slows down your metabolism by nearly a third. Your body has to focus on burning the calories from the alcohol as opposed to all the proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Here are five tips to help you ring in the New Year more towards a six pack instead of hung-over with a full blown beer belly. G fo S