Working out=huge deficit!

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I have the same problem and would be interested in people's responses.

Controversial I guess but I think if you're not hungry then don't eat your exercise calories back. As long as you meet your minimum calories at least. People are different and our bodies work differently. Eating when I wasn't hungry got me into this flabby meds.

Just add a few spoons of oil to your salad, or eat some fruit.
Or maybe just treat yourself with a croissant or something like that.

If you struggle to reach your calorie total, without going for the worst junk food you can find (because it's really bad for your body), you can try to eat something a bit more calorific (toasted bread and butter, bread and nutella or what have you).

You should not have to eat all your calories back always, but just watch out as if you don't you might feel really exhausted after a week or so (at least that's what happens to me). You might have some energy in excess at this stage, but that will probably not last (i.e. you will find you need to eat more after a while, once the "engine is started").

Note that if you don't eat enough consistently for an extended period of time, you might fail to get the "engine started" properly, i.e. your muscle might not build and you might end up not burning extra calories throughout the day.

Start eating higher calorie foods. Try using peanut butter as a protein, or making smoothies! You can boost the calories by adding things to your smoothies.
It also helps to eat a larger breakfast. Take the time to scramble some eggs with your usual morning cereal or oatmeal. It's adding a few 100 calories here or there that makes a difference without making you feel like you do nothing but eat. Good luck!

Based on your profile, have you tried incorporating more different types of fish into your diet? It would probably help with your healthy weight gain, having the added protein.

Looks like your fats are way low. Stock up your dorm with nuts, nut butters, and cans of tuna in olive oil :] adds calories fast!

I echo other people's suggestions but understand budget difficulties and difficulty changing eating patterns in all respects. What about ensure or boost? When I was much younger I needed to gain weight and used it as a supplement on top of meals.

What is Shakeology? Just a brand of protein powder? I've used "Whey to Go" in the past, I liked it a lot.

http://www.shakeology.com/

The biggest problem with changing my eating habits is that I don't eat meat, and I live in a dorm. My meals are essentially predetermined; I don't like the options they offer so I eat a lot of salad (which is ok, because it's my favorite food )
However, another problem is that I'm not trying to lose weight. I'm trying to healthily gain, so I guess adding more caloric foods is my only option. I have a lot of stomach issues (IBS) so really fatty foods often don't agree with me =/

I don't eat meat and struggled with this for a time. Trail mix is the way to go for me...nuts and raisins...just a few handfuls and you have consumed a nice amount of calories that are pretty ok for you. No matter where you live however you have food choices. Is there a microwave on you dorm floor...if so you can make oatmeal, can you have a dorm fridge, we used to be able to rent them for the year...but you can get Greek yogurt and grapenuts for breakfast etc. peanut butter does not require refridgeration (at least Jif but do what works) so peanut butter on apples etc don't require the cafeteria...also I would rather see real food but I like kids cliff bars and luna bars for an afternoon snack after I teach all day and before I go home to be momma and do my workout.....