I definitely understand how hard it is to be motivated when depressed but exercise helps us in countless ways! First off it improves mood! It's a fact! And the benefits emotionally and physiological are a far better reason to start some light exercise as you will get results immediately!! It's important to start slowly because you don't want to injure yourself or be so sore that you can't move for days! baby steps! I know how I was when I was a gym rat, I did way too much for ways too long cause I wanted to look great immediately! But unfortunately it doesn't work that way. Begin with either walking and or sits ups, squats and a few push ups. Maybe 10 minutes to begin with until you feel that you can do more. And have a glass of water with you at all times. Eat smaller meals 4-5 times a day, never forget breakfast as it starts your metabolism first thing. Depriving yourself by skipping meals is the surest way to hang on to that extra weight as the body begins storing fat because it's preparing for leaner times, no pun intended . And as far as your family goes, they simply do not understand what depression does to a person. I can't tell u how many times I've heard get up and do something you'll get over it. If you've never lived it or educated yourself about it its real easy to sit there and judge, sometimes thinking that you're just faking it! As you get stronger theres a virtual gym in any given house. Soup cans are great for working out the muscles in your arms, place a large book under your heels as you squat. Look around you'll be surprised what you can use to work out with. I totally sympathize with you as I've been in a very similar situation. One more thing think of things you enjoy doing. Maybe having a cup of your favorite coffee, your favorite show...begin moving and try to continue for 15 minutes and when you have accomplished that treat yourself! It will help give you a bit of motivation. All the best to you and you can do it, you just have to want it!!