1. Kick up the Cardio

Chances are, you already have a very good cardio workout, one that gets your heart thumping for forty minutes a day, four days a week. If not, it's time! And remember, you need to be a sweaty mess when you're done, or your cardio wasn't intense enough. Hop on the treadmill, take a class, hit the elliptical... go!

2. Go for an All-over Loss

In the intro, I told you a simple truth: there's no way to lose weight in just one area of your body, no way to lose weight in your thighs only. But you can go for an all-over weight loss, and that will, naturally, help you lose weight in your thighs... and butt... and tummy... all over!

3. Target Your Legs and Core

When you're exercising, add in a heavy round of core and leg exercises. That will help tone the muscles in your thighs, making them firmer and tighter... add that to your overall weight loss, and even if you're not just losing weight in your thighs, it sure will look like it!

4. Don'T Skip the Weights

Don’t' be afraid to add a couple of days of weight training into your workout routine if you want to lose weight in your thighs. I know the fear is that you'll have overly muscular legs and thighs, but unless you make that your primary focus, it's not going to happen.

5. Bear Weight

Weight-bearing exercise is important in any workout routine, especially if you want to lose weight in your thighs and legs. Weight-bearing exercises can be on the elliptical, on the treadmill, or simple running or walking outside.

6. Don'T Bear Weight

The flip side of that coin is the non wright-bearing exercise, something you'll also need. These exercises include swimming, biking, and even rowing.

7. Avoid High-Carb, High-Fat Foods

Researchers aren't exactly sure why, but they've done studies that show foods high in calories, carbs and fats go straight to our problem areas. So if you want to lose weight in your thighs, and keep it off, avoid foods loaded with calories, carbs and fat.

8. Be Comfortable with Your Natural Shape!

Let's face it: women are curvy, naturally. That's how we're designed! If your thighs aren't as tiny as you'd like, so what? Not everyone is meant to be a size four. As long as you're healthy, embrace your womanly curves!

Remember, it's impossible to just lose weight in your thighs alone, but these tips will help you lose weight all over, including in your thighs, and tighten your legs, giving you a firmer look! Which of these tips for losing weight in your thighs will you try first? Let me know if you have another suggestion to share!