How can I get more calories?

Don't just switch to maintenance. Increase your daily calories by 100 every two weeks or something.

To gain weight in a healthful way, you should focus on eating nutrient-dense foods. Excellent options include whole grains, low-fat dairy products, fruits and vegetables and lean protein sources. Protein can help build muscle and support healthy weight gain. Smart options include lean meats, eggs, nuts, beans, cheese, milk and soy products. Whole grains provide B vitamins, fiber and minerals, which are important for your body.

How is it that you're able to find calories on the weekends but not on the weekdays? Are they hiding from you?

Plenty of sauce on everything you eat!

I sympathise because I used to struggle to get more calories in. I unwittingly ate a very low calorie diet that wasn't doing me any favours, and when I started tracking I realised I had to increase that. But, I was never hungry - my body had become used to its minimal intake. It took a little while, but by increasing my intake little by little, I'm now up to normal levels.

I found that it was far easier to drink my calories than eat them. I still do this at breakfast time, because I can't stomach food early on. Breakfast is always a protein shake with peanut butter and banana blitzed through. Sometimes a spoonful of coffee, too. You could easily use milk instead of water to make it, and even add some Greek yoghurt - in a smoothie, you won't notice the texture.

Some people find that if they have a little bit of sugar post-workout, it makes them hungry, so that might be worth a try - look for dextrose-based jellies.

In general, though, look for calorie-dense foods to increase your intake without feeling bloated. Fats (except trans fats) are good for this - a little more butter or oil in your cooking etc. It adds up very quickly. If you like nuts, keep some of these in the cupboard - cashews and walnuts are always to hand in my house and are very calorie rich. Avocado is also amazing and can be blended in with your smoothies.

Wish I had this problem. Just eat larger portions of the food you are already eating or add in foods you really enjoy.

Congrats on reaching maintenance. I suspect I won't have your problem once I get there, but here are few suggestions. Start with larger portions, 5 oz of salmon instead of 3, a slightly bigger steak. Butter on your veggies. Switch out your Special K for granola. Eat pasta, and not just the tiny 2 ounces we've come to think of as a serving in deficit mode. Still measure it, so you know what you're getting, but you have the wiggle room for a satisfying serving--with cheese on top.

Most of all, have fun with eating again! You've accomplished something major, and you've learned how to eat without going nuts. Now you have to learn to loosen up a little and remember sometimes you can enjoy eating more of something yummy.

I just switched back to real milk from almond milk but that's still not a huge increase. I do try to incorporate fruit in my day, maybe I will try to add a little more. I've tried my whole life to like yogurt but I just can't stand the texture. I wish I could eat it because it would be a great way to boost my protein. I've been trying to work on that too.

I know exactly what you mean about the texture of yogurt. I add a 1/4 cup of LF Granola to make it more palatable. For me, the crunch makes all the difference.