Ha. Well, there you go. Bossman, thanks for your help. From brief skimming of these threads, it is good you are here as there aren't all that many other posters. Thanks again, and I will keep on doing what I can. Thanks again.

The thing that is confusing me is there are several reputably TDEE calculators putting me at a 2000 calorie maintenance, therefore it is calculating me have a 20% reduction of around 1600 to achieve desired weight gain. When I average all of the daily calorie intakes that I listed, it gives me 1700 ...

Also, since I have been putting on muscle, I have been thinking it wouldn't be a starvation mode issue...but it appears I am wrong on that.

Thanks for your quick response. Should I gradually increase calories over a period of time...or just do it? I thought this might be what is going on. How long does it typically take to ramp metabolism back up to normal? Thanks again!

Ok, I can't think of much else to try. I'm a 36 yr old female that is 5'3" and 129lbs at around 28% body fat. I work with a trainer 2x/week for 45 min for the last 2 months. I average 15-20 miles a week running. I am pleased with everything in that I have gained muscle, endurance, strength, but...