I gained 50 lbs. as a result of the concussion I sustained *and* all my muscles atrophied (I had to be on almost 6 months of bed rest due to a rare complication from the concussion); so I completely understand your frustration! And in the past year, I've lost a lot of girth but no actual weight, so I'm still 50 lbs. heavier than I was before the accident I was in even though I'm several sizes smaller now! (At least I was still 50lbs. heavier the last time I was weighted at the Dr.'s office; I'm hopeful that next time I go, I'll actually see some results on the scale... it's at least helpful that I actually see results on my waist.)

My Dr. recommended low impact exercises designed for seniors once I was able to sit up again. I purchased some DVDs, like Chair Salsa and other chair sitting exercise programs.

You can also consider doing Tai Chi, Chi Gong and gentle yoga moves to help.

My boyfriend bought me some strappable 3lb. weights for my ankles and hand weights too so I can lift them while I'm sitting.

A researcher recently recommended that I try sit-ups.

My head is too dizzy for activity since my recent set back, but I hope to start taking gentle walks again after I'm able to.

Swimming is recommended by some professionals too. But, as we read in the latest blog posted from SpaceCadet, "Fight PCS", swimming might not work for everyone recovering from PCS.

Just try to keep "busy", or at least occupied or distracted as much as possible, so you don't eat as much. Or eat things that are super healthy and low-calorie, like celery sticks and air-popped popcorn.

My PCP advised me to not eat any fruit, the last time I saw her, but to instead eat only vegetables to cut down on unnecessary carbs. And my neurologist recommended that I only take the B Complex Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays because I eat so healthy already she thinks I get most of the B's I need already. She said I need to continue to take B12 sublingually every day though to continue to give my brain as much of it as possible to help it heal. She said that will help me to lose weight. Make sure your PCP and/or neuro agree with this regimen before changing anything they've recommended though.

I've recently been eating soup instead of some "real meals" (3 course meals) in an effort to help me lose weight too.