What is a good thigh measurment?

illuminatusObservor
illuminatusObservor Posts: 104
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
I feel like I have "thick" thighs. I am 5ft 4 and 120 pounds but still am not very happy with my thighs.

What are slender, sexy thighs? Thinking of a good goal..
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  • onequirkygirl
    onequirkygirl Posts: 303 Member
    Bump....


    Sorry.....erm, I hate bumps....but I am curious of the replies on this one.

    My thighs are in proportion to me....they are also too big.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    In proportion to the rest of you.
  • SofaKingRad
    SofaKingRad Posts: 1,592 Member
    BUMP!! (for laterz lolz)
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    Mine are 23.75...so definitely NOT that LOL. But seriously, I have no idea. Maybe 17"? It's hard to gauge reduction in circumference for comparison.
  • Elizabeth_M
    Elizabeth_M Posts: 562 Member
    In proportion to the rest of you.

    This.

    You can't compare yourself to a random measurement. Keep at it until you get to where you like it!
  • domgirl85
    domgirl85 Posts: 295 Member
    It's whatever looks and feels right to you. I have thick thighs but I love them. I wouldn't mind them being a little smaller as long as they're still thick and I can tone them up.
  • bebreli
    bebreli Posts: 227 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/591871-what-are-small-thighs?hl=thigh+size
  • illuminatusObservor
    illuminatusObservor Posts: 104
    In proportion to the rest of you.

    This.

    You can't compare yourself to a random measurement. Keep at it until you get to where you like it!

    Makes sense. Was curious if there was a good range that people were comfortable at or preferred. Never hurts to ask heh :flowerforyou: Mine are 21 inches, but I was told by my dad the other day that i am much too stocky for shorter shorts, so it had me wondering
  • sarahkittymeow
    sarahkittymeow Posts: 146
    My thighs are 23 inches at the largest part, and I am 5'4" and "average" however I am trying to slim mine down a few inches as well. But, anyone who has previously posted that it's all based on what you look like individually is correct. Just aim to be as proportionate as you'd like to be! Try to tone up legs by doing thigh-specific resistance training exercises.
  • sarahkittymeow
    sarahkittymeow Posts: 146
    In proportion to the rest of you.

    This.

    You can't compare yourself to a random measurement. Keep at it until you get to where you like it!

    Makes sense. Was curious if there was a good range that people were comfortable at or preferred. Never hurts to ask heh :flowerforyou: Mine are 21 inches, but I was told by my dad the other day that i am much too stocky for shorter shorts, so it had me wondering

    Yeah don't take fashion advice from your dad, he just doesn't want any boys hollerin' at that booty
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    In proportion to the rest of you.

    This.

    You can't compare yourself to a random measurement. Keep at it until you get to where you like it!

    Makes sense. Was curious if there was a good range that people were comfortable at or preferred. Never hurts to ask heh :flowerforyou: Mine are 21 inches, but I was told by my dad the other day that i am much too stocky for shorter shorts, so it had me wondering

    I wonder if you are focused on the wrong thing? Maybe you should just wear different shorts?
  • mes1119
    mes1119 Posts: 1,082 Member
    Mine are 21". I'm 5'4" 130.

    I would like to lose about an inch on them so that they don't rub as much anymore when I run and such. My legs are straight muscle for the most part so I don't expect to lose much on them. I'd much rather have large thighs than a large stomach!!!
  • onequirkygirl
    onequirkygirl Posts: 303 Member
    It's nice to have them in proportion, from an observer's standpoint. But you might still be uncomfortable trudging those things around.
  • bcampbell54
    bcampbell54 Posts: 932 Member
    This again...
  • illuminatusObservor
    illuminatusObservor Posts: 104
    In proportion to the rest of you.

    This.

    You can't compare yourself to a random measurement. Keep at it until you get to where you like it!

    Makes sense. Was curious if there was a good range that people were comfortable at or preferred. Never hurts to ask heh :flowerforyou: Mine are 21 inches, but I was told by my dad the other day that i am much too stocky for shorter shorts, so it had me wondering

    I wonder if you are focused on the wrong thing? Maybe you should just wear different shorts?

    Oh trust me I didn't buy the shorter shorts after that comment! I have been going more for cargo shorts and longer ones. I will never pull off the short shorts because of my thighs I think
  • illuminatusObservor
    illuminatusObservor Posts: 104
    This again...

    What? O.o
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    In proportion to the rest of you.

    This.

    You can't compare yourself to a random measurement. Keep at it until you get to where you like it!

    Makes sense. Was curious if there was a good range that people were comfortable at or preferred. Never hurts to ask heh :flowerforyou: Mine are 21 inches, but I was told by my dad the other day that i am much too stocky for shorter shorts, so it had me wondering

    Yeah don't take fashion advice from your dad, he just doesn't want any boys hollerin' at that booty

    i was going to say this :laugh:
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    I checked out the thread referenced above and disagree based on MY THIGHS LOL. At 23.75", I fall into a normal range in that thread but my thighs, while muscular, are also coated in flabby fat. So, rather than concentrate on a measurement, concentrate on the look. Mine = not good LOL.
  • ahealthy4u
    ahealthy4u Posts: 442 Member
    My thigh is 19" at the thickest part and I am 5'5" there really isn't a right answer for this in my book I would say go for what is right for you and you feel comfertable as long as it is healthy.
  • Awkward30
    Awkward30 Posts: 1,927 Member
    Mine are 22" at 5'3.5" 141 lb. So a bit big, but I'm an hourglass, so thick thighs are part of the shape, and for that, I love them.

    I wear short shorts and haven't heard any complaints yet.
  • saraann4
    saraann4 Posts: 1,296 Member
    I believe I inherited my thunder thighs from my dad's side of the family along with the big boobs. Even when I was at my lowest (130lbs), I still had thunder thighs. I'm part Italian so go figure. I love my pasta, sauce, and meat! Would love exercise ideas to get them to go down though!! :)
  • Justjoshin
    Justjoshin Posts: 999 Member
    Mine are a couple inches smaller than my waist.. when they are bigger than my waist, I'll be happy.
  • illuminatusObservor
    illuminatusObservor Posts: 104
    In proportion to the rest of you.

    This.

    You can't compare yourself to a random measurement. Keep at it until you get to where you like it!

    Makes sense. Was curious if there was a good range that people were comfortable at or preferred. Never hurts to ask heh :flowerforyou: Mine are 21 inches, but I was told by my dad the other day that i am much too stocky for shorter shorts, so it had me wondering

    Yeah don't take fashion advice from your dad, he just doesn't want any boys hollerin' at that booty

    i was going to say this :laugh:

    That made me laugh xD Could be true!
  • elizabethmae1214
    elizabethmae1214 Posts: 38
    I agree with the "right proportion for you" comments.

    I'm 5'5 140 and they are 21 at the widest.
    It really depends on your body, chicken legs aren't sexy, of course neither is a lot of squish, in my opinion toned legs are the sexiest!
  • Umeboshi
    Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
    Whatever your thigh measurement is, it's a good measurement. Same for everyone. There's nothing wrong with any size of thighs.
  • bcampbell54
    bcampbell54 Posts: 932 Member
    This again...

    What? O.o

    I've seen this question posted before. Often it degenerates into a series of pro- and anti-Ana discussions.
    I have no way to know if this is the case here, but you signed up today on a fitness website at 120 lbs, and asked about the size of your thighs. I'm wondering when we'll start talking about "the gap."
    So here's my thought:
    Your thighs should extend from your pelvis uninterrupted to your knees. Any gaps will make you fall over.
  • illuminatusObservor
    illuminatusObservor Posts: 104
    This again...

    What? O.o

    I've seen this question posted before. Often it degenerates into a series of pro- and anti-Ana discussions.
    I have no way to know if this is the case here, but you signed up today on a fitness website at 120 lbs, and asked about the size of your thighs. I'm wondering when we'll start talking about "the gap."
    So here's my thought:
    Your thighs should extend from your pelvis uninterrupted to your knees. Any gaps will make you fall over.

    Just because you have seen other threads turn into that does not mean all threads are the same. I used to have another account on here that I deleted. I have been around much longer than may, And i have never in any way had an ED nor do I want a thigh gap. So don't just lump me all together with all of that. I used to be almost 150 pounds and have slowly lost 30 over 2-3 years eating well.

    So now that the judgement can be put to rest we can carry on.
  • illuminatusObservor
    illuminatusObservor Posts: 104
    Whatever your thigh measurement is, it's a good measurement. Same for everyone. There's nothing wrong with any size of thighs.

    Very good point, I meant more where you feel comfortable at I suppose :]
  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member
    Mine are 21 inches. I wanna shrink them but I almost feel like its all muscle and the most I can shave off is an inch
  • illuminatusObservor
    illuminatusObservor Posts: 104
    I checked out the thread referenced above and disagree based on MY THIGHS LOL. At 23.75", I fall into a normal range in that thread but my thighs, while muscular, are also coated in flabby fat. So, rather than concentrate on a measurement, concentrate on the look. Mine = not good LOL.

    Oh trust me I am certainly going by looks more than anything! I am just a umber/goal person so it gives me something to strive for. So hearing where women are comfortable is interesting to me I guess :flowerforyou:
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