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Has anyone reached their goal weight and then realized that they're not as thin as they thought they'd be!?

This is a topic I originally posted in my journal, but I wanted to put it out for the masses to comment on. So I'm asking...has anyone else lost all that weight and then thought 'hmmm...I not as thin as I thought I would be'. For example, since 2004 I've lost a little over 50lbs. 50lbs! That's A LOT of friggin' weight.  Back then when I had thought of myself 50 lbs lighter I pictured a combo between Tyra Banks (mid to late 90s Tyra) and Naomi Campbell. But I'm not nearly as thin as I thought I'd be and I'm a bit...well, I'm not sure if 'disappointed' is the word, but I'm a bit something. Confused perhaps? Anyway, am I alone in this feeling?

NOTE: I realize that it's not all about being thin....it's about being healthy and feeling good and Lord knows I feel about 1 million percent better than I did 4 years ago, but this little part of me...the vain part...that's kind of like 'that's it?' Please don't think I'm a horrible person.

Being very overweight covers up a lot of the muscle, body shape, etc.  Its not too surprising to get to a certain number and then not have the body you would think goes with that number.  The last few pounds are always hardest to lose, and when you are right at your goal your focus changes from losing losing losing to more about toning, losing a bit here and there, and finding the right comfortable weight for yourself as well as trying to find a look you are happy with.

The hardest part (lots of weight loss) seems like its over.. now its just the nuances to fret over. :)   Good luck!