How long have you been working at this? Maybe you just need to keep on going. Everyone has stubborn spots- the last place that fat leaves. For me, it's my kidney area. It's frustrating, but the only way to see results is just plain day in, day out persistence.
There are lots of ways to get low calorie protein without gagging down shakes that you don't like. Cottage cheese can be eaten plain or mixed with just about anything on earth. The same goes for (cooked) egg whites. Lean chicken breast, turkey breast, fish, shellfish...or use the protein powder without making a shake. I've stirred it up into a pudding consistency and dipped half an apple in it, or baked the "pudding" in a microwave for about a minute to make a small brownie.
Take a look at the source of your carbs. Are they high quality? A balance of fruit, vegetables (lots of vegetables!) and unprocessed grains?
A three point caliper test is missing where you store most of your fat. For a more accurate idea of where you really are, ask your trainer to do a nine point test. Three points aren't very accurate on most women.
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My doctor told me once, with my body type and after having four children, I may never be able to loose the extra that I carry behind me.
Hmmmm...that sounds...absurd. I've worked with plenty of women who have had children and heavy thighs and cabooses. Having children affects the skin on your abdomen, your breasts, and how crazy you are
, but unless you are eating their leftovers, it doesn't put fat on your butt! With good nutrition and exercise, they have all successfully lost. Keeping it off requires more of the same. If that's where your fat likes to have its fat convention, that's where it's going to return if you get complacent!
Try really hard to hit your protein/carb/fat ratios and just keep at it!
Mel