Also, if you're scared of to many cals (I think you said previously cause of gaining dead weight) protein has less energy per gram than fat or alcohol and more readily available for muscle synthesis so less likely to be used for energy storage (when compared to carbs) .
For managing my diet and easy extra protein I find huel really useful. I think all of the protein is from peas in it so it's not "complete" possibly? A possible downside but worth considering it.
Also, if you're scared of to many cals (I think you said previously cause of gaining dead weight) protein has less energy per gram than fat or alcohol and more readily available for muscle synthesis so less likely to be used for energy storage (when compared to carbs) .