I want thinner, more toned thighs?

Kettle bells!!

I've seen my trainer (who is certified and is a body builder for many years) working with a girl who has an amazing physique and he's helping her get more toned. I've seen him have her do (he has me do these too but a "modified" version with reduced weights or times) deadlifts with kettlebell (I've done this too and my *kitten* and thighs are shrinking and muscle is growing), kettlebell swings, swuats with the kettle bells, burpees, bunny kicks (holy hell these are brutal and burn those thights!!), mountain climbers, box jumps, push and pull the weighted sled across the gym turf (if your gym has one), seps, squat jumps...yeah these will do a whole lot for your legs!! I'm working it, I have muscle growing but until I get the fat all off you won't see the whole package....but girl these things totally are working for me!!

I just read the thigh gap has more to do with your structure and how wide your hips are built anyway, so even if you slim down there is a good chance you still won't get that gap unless you are too skinny. It's an unrealistic picture of what the media says we need to be. Don't fall for it.

This.

I've had some luck with biking and hardcore yoga, but as others mentioned, some Jillian Michaels workout videos or squats/lunges + weights will really help.

Your profile says "recovered anorexic". You may want to take another look at that.

I have been rollerskating for a couple of months & it has shaped my thighs & calves better than any workout. lol

I'm really sorry in advance because I don't have a clue what any names if any machines are..

I use the gym weight machine where you push your legs up 4 sets of 8
Then the one where you push the weight down with your legs 4 sets of 8
Then bar over shoulders do lunges 4 sets of 8 each side
Then use a kettle bell and do lunge 'pulses' 4 sets of 8 each side
Then 4 sets of 8 squats with kettle bell
Then 4 sets of 8 on the leg press machine.

I do the heaviest weight I can. Was scared at the start id get huge. I'm 5ft6 and 110lb. Took me about 5/6 weeks to start noticing results but my legs look toned/defined instead of 'sticky outty' at the bottom and flabby at the top.

Sorry for my shocking fitness terminology haha (:

I cycled alot at max resistance, deadlifts, kettlebells help. I now have really nice and strong legs and very nice shape to them, including a thigh gap which i wasnt expecting to get at all, what most helped me was the cycling.

Well, OP, I'm not sure if you'll see this since there are 2 pages and some of it is people arguing. . . that would turn me off from looking at my own thread. . . but anyway, in my weight loss and fitness journey so far, I've been surprised by the reduction in my thighs. This was unexpected and I think it is partially because I've been doing a lot of cardio involving leg work-- running, biking (on the stationary bike for now), cross-country skiing, and Zumba. I've noticed in my Zumba classes that all the regulars have really nice legs! And I do light to medium weight training, often involving a lot of squats, both weighted and not weighted. Here are links to 2 of my favorite workouts that are great for legs:

http://exercise.about.com/library/blwholebodycircuit.htm
http://www.glamour.com/health-fitness/2013/01/glamour-one-month-slim-down-plan#slide=1

The Glamour workout especially is fun. If you don't have hand weights, use bean cans or jugs of water.

I would think if you start doing some of this stuff, you may see a difference in a few weeks.

Congrats girl on your recovery! I know its hard. Especially with all the negativity and pressure from female body ideals out there. I have put my body through all kinds of stuff. From working hard doing construction (not flagging, but a union carpenter) to being homeless and starving. (literally) My body has gone through the wringer. The time I can remember my thighs looking like what it sounds like you want I kayaked everyday for a few months. I don't share the desire for a thigh gap, but a few months of kayaking and my things slimmed and toned quite noticeably. You use all kinds of muscles to stabilize, especially when turning corners and stuff. Its weird but it seemed to work the inside of me legs as well. Who knew kayaking would work your legs and core so much.

I am perfectly happy with my upper body. I have a nice looking stomach, arms, shoulders, and I have a nice collarbone.

My only problem is my thighs. They arent fat by any means. But I would love for a more toned look, maybe a thigh gap.

Anyone have any good exercise routines for making them smaller and more toned?
Or diet solutions?

THANKS!

I tried to get a 'thigh gap' once and I ended up in hospital and anorexic, dont focus on that goal its ridiculous, your born with it or not.
However toned thighs means running girl! Sprinting, lunges, squats all good and longer lengths of running will definately make them look good
As far as diet goes, theres no 'solution' just eat healthy.