Accepting a thicker lower body?

Thanks for all the input. I had not checked this discussion for several months, but thought I should give my results. As an update, I went down to 113, and my legs did eventually thin out...I actually had a thigh gap for the first time ever when I got below 115. Overall, it was too small for my taste, so I went back up some to see where I felt happy with my look. I've decided that 116-119 is the range where I feel and look (according to my husband!) my best, and it is a size 2 in most clothing brands as I had predicted. At this weight I have a little more fat in my face and arms, and I personally like this weight better on me. I did lose weight in my thighs and calves last. My hips slimmed down first to 35", then my legs followed. I am providing this info for anyone else with a similar body type with a similar height. I decided not to start lifting, it just does not fit into my lifestyle as a stay at home mom, plus I am happy with my current fitness level. I can do all the activities I had set as fitness goals without adding weight training at a gym. Bottom line is - anyone can get thin if they eat at deficit long enough, even we pear shaped ladies can eventually get small. Deciding where to stop and maintain is personal preference. I found the zone where I am happy, and I wish everyone else luck finding and maintaining their own ideal body!