any suggestions on losing that stubborn leg and thigh fat

As I'm sure others will say, we can't spot reduce, BUT you can work your muscles. Good exercises for thighs in general are squats, lunges, RUNNING. Things like that.

8 minute legs/ 8 minute buns is a great toner. They are the same company that did 8 minute abs. Google it and it will come up right away. They will work together with the cardio you already do and you will see results quickly (couple weeks).

exactly you can spot reduce fat.

there is no such thing as tone and tighten or hardening muscles.

if you find yourself flabby in areas..its because you lack muscle mass. for women, thighs and abdomen and glutes are the last to lose fat. its just where we genetically hold it. of course there are those who have different genetics, but thats the general rule.

no matter how much weight you lose, if you are losing muscle mass as well, you will always appear flabby or skinny fat. I have been lifting for over a year now. and believe me, no amount of lifting will tighten or tone anything. losing body fat will show muscle and give you that 'toned' look. but only if you've worked to maintain muscle.

hardening, or tightening muscle occurs because when we lift, we create micro trauma to the muscle. fluids rush in because of inflammation and give us that "pump" look. but its only temporary.