Portion control. Limit carbs after breakfast (NEVER skip breakfast). No refined sugars or carbohydrates - whole grains only, and none after mid-day. Avoid saturated fats. Eat something every 3 hours or so, even if just 10 almonds or walnuts. Eat lots of protein. If you can do any activity at all (not sure of the situation), try yoga or pilates for toning.