To start, Matt Grant is quite possibly the hottest bachelor in The Bachelor history...
Now, onto the dates:
Date #1 was with 8 girls and took place in Hollywood. First the girls would be the models in a fashion show, then he took them to a penthouse suite in some random place to "get to know them better."
Of note, Holly moonwalked down the runway. She thought it was cool, I thought it was stupid. Matt had no reaction. Amanda R. was smart as she removed her shirt on the runway to reveal a gold bra. Otherwise, it was really uneventful.
Then at the penthouse, Ashlee (the singer) quickly whisked Matt into the bedroom and made out with him. I'm guessing all the blood flowed straight to his penis because he ended up giving her that one rose that was sitting in the place, ensuring that she would live to see another day.
What's funny about it is that the 22-year-old little sh*t starting gloating and throwing it in the other girls' faces. He says "it sucks that I only get to give away one rose," and she pipes in with "no it's not!"
Michelle P., or clarinet girl, didn't bust out her instrument this time around, but she did serenade the poor dude. I gotta hand it to him, he managed to keep a straight face. Haven't these girls watched the last million seasons of this show? Don't they know that the girls who sing go home?!?
Date #2 was with the other 7 girls and took place in Las Vegas. They started off gambling in Hotel Paris and finished of in the Napoleon suite.
Right off the bat, we could see that Shayne, Lorenzo Lamas' daughter, was taking over Stacey's nut job duties. She pulled Matt aside and started telling him that she shouldn't have to compete for his affections. Then, of course, she had the essential bathroom breakdown. For some reason, they kept cutting to her talking to the camera. I guess she's really milking it trying to get a gig in the future.
Kelly won 30 minutes of alone time with Matt by winning a gambling competition and she ended off the date by saying, "Aw, now we gotta go see all the other bitches." This made Matt crack up. I guess he feels that way too.
Chelsea, who seems like she's pretty down to earth, ended up getting the rose in the room, to the dismay of Shayne, who completely lost it after that.
Robin, I must say, is just not right. I think that the day he rejects her, we're going to see a really bizarre side to her. You just wait. Luckily, she made out with him just before the rose ceremony and finagled her way onto the next show.
Marshana got jealous when she realized that Robin made out with him so she threw herself at him but he didn't bite because all the other scamps were watching. But the fact that she was dying to kiss him won her a rose anyway.
Carrie, another idiot, busted out in song, which is probably why she got the boot.
Shayne saved her ass by apologizing to Matt for her ego trip the night before and he fell for it. I guess she's a better actor than her dad.
Matt busted a move for the girls and although he has no rhythm, you gotta love him for trying. I must say, Matt Grant is the hottest bachelor yet.
So, to recap, the Top 12 are:
Ashlee
Chelsea
Robin
Holly
Erin S.
Amanda (the hiccup girl)
Kelly
Amy
Kristin
Marshana
Noelle
Shayne
The 3 rejects were:
Carri
Erin H.
Michelle P.
March 24, 2008
The Bachelor London Calling Recap - March 24, 2008
Entertainment News - March 24, 2008
Remember that awkward kid from Third Rock from the Sun? Yeah, well, he's all grown up and, if you could believe it, incredibly sexy.. Check out Joseph Gordon-Levitt in this uber-sexy photo shoot with Claudia Schiffer. He's 5'10" and 27, and it looks like he knows his way around a bed. (dListed)
Corrine Bailey Rae's husband was found dead of an apparent drug overdose. (ICYDK)
Oprah Winfrey's dog died and the world is greiving. (Jossip)
Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore are still going strong since 2003. (Gossip Girls)
John Mayer denies that he Googles himself every day. Hell, I'm a nobody and I do it so I don't believe him for a second. (Just Jared)
Top 10 Foods That Burn Fat
By Tara Fraser
Exercise is a fantastic way to burn calories and keep yourself looking lean and sexy; but what if you could eat foods that burn fat by increasing your metabolism?
I know it sounds nearly impossible but it’s not; there exist certain foods that burn off fat and can keep your waistline exactly where you want it.
Of course, eating these foods that burn fat won’t work on their own; you need to maintain a healthy diet - drink plenty of water and eat complex carbohydrates along with lean protein and healthy fats - and work out regularly.
So what are these 10 foods that burn fat? I’m glad you asked.
Foods that burn fat #10
Cayenne pepper
Known also as capsicum, capsaicum, red pepper, and chile peppers, cayenne pepper is considered one of the best fat-burning spices and is highly touted by Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen and singer Beyonce.
Cayenne pepper not only helps you burn more calories by triggering a thermodynamic burn that lasts hours after eating, it also enhances the way cholesterol is processed by the body.
But you can’t just depend on cayenne pepper alone; this spicy additive needs to be coupled with lean protein to work its magic because protein is necessary to process and transport fat throughout the body adequately.
Cayenne pepper makes you sweat and raises your heart rate, so your metabolism shoots up for a few hours after eating it.
Foods that burn fat #9
Cinnamon
Research conducted by the USDA has proven that as little as a ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon added to food helps your body to metabolize sugar 20 times faster and lower your body’s blood-sugar levels.
So sprinkle this yummy, sweet spice on fruit and coffee, or add it to your smoothies and watch the pounds melt away.
Foods that burn fat #8
Ginger
A known vasodilator, ginger expands the blood vessels, increases body heat and metabolism by 20%. Whether you consume it ground, fresh or in a tea (found in your local health food store), ginger is a fat-burning beauty.
If all this weren’t enough, ginger also detoxifies the body and stimulates circulation. So there’s a whole lot more to ginger than just the pickled variety on your sushi platter.
Foods that burn fat #7
Citrus fruit
Lemons, oranges, grapefruit, and limes are incredibly high in vitamin C
By adding citrus fruit to your diet, you will essentially increase your metabolism and control your cholesterol levels.
Foods that burn fat #6
Apples & berries
Although all fresh fruit contain pectin, apples and berries have it in abundance. Pectin has a water-binding property and, when ingested, limits the amount of fat your cells absorb.
The watery buildup that results from pectin drowns out the fat from the cells and keeps your body from absorbing it. So pack on the apples and berries (do your best to go organic) and watch the pounds come off.
Foods that burn fat #5
Soybeans
Packed with lecithin, this naturally occurring chemical in soybeans helps your body to keep your cells from accumulating fat.
Ingesting a handful of soybeans (find them at your local health food store) three to five times a week will boost your body’s ability to eliminate fat more quickly.
Foods that burn fat #4
Bananas
Found in milk and oranges as well, bananas contain potassium, a naturally occurring chemical that boosts your metabolism and regulates your body’s water balance.
Bananas contain approximately 450 milligrams of potassium (a cup of milk contains about 350 and oranges contain about 250), and you should aim to have about 2,000 milligrams per day, every day.
Foods that burn fat #3
EFAs
Essential fatty acids, or EFAs, should be a part of your dietary lifestyle. Women who consume fish regularly have lower levels of a protein hormone called leptin, which has been linked to a slower metabolism and obesity.
Do your best to eat fish three to five times a week. The best fish to reach for are wild salmon, tuna, herring, and mackerel.
Foods that burn fat #2
Garlic
It may leave your breath smelling somewhat undesirable, but garlic has many healing properties. Besides being a natural antibiotic, a bacteria destroyer and a blood sugar regulator, garlic also has the ability to speed up your fat-burning.
Garlic works like a thermogenic in your body, boosts your metabolism and keeps your insulin levels low to maximize fat burning. It’s stinky, but worth it.
Foods that burn fat #1
Dairy products
The International Journal of Obesity published a study in April 2005 that concluded that calcium and protein that come from low-fat dairy products actually promote weight loss and help to maintain muscle mass.
Try to eat three servings of low-fat dairy products a day, which can come in the form of milk, cheese or yogurt. I guess milk really does do the body good.
Foods that burn fat
One cannot live on these foods alone; variety is, after all, the spice of life. But if you can incorporate these foods into an already active and healthy lifestyle, you will be leaner and sexier in no time.
