The closer you are to goal, the slower it will come off. Atkins even says the slower you lose those last 5 the better the chance you have of keeping them off. They say in the first month you can expect to lose 10% of the weight you need to, so you are doing great. With the protien being adiquet your muscles are also working on rebuilding so with regular exercise your lean weight will rise. That is why it is so important to have body fat checked and not listen to only the scale.
More lean mass is a good thing. It means you burn more calories even when sitting on tush. It also provides better circulation for improved health and diminished cellulite. If you feel you are getting to a point the weigh tloss just isn't happening, try getting an account at
www.fitday.com When you are closer to goal you may have to watch calories a little more carefully. You might also be suprised at how fast hidden carbs can start to add up.
For the candidia, read the Atkins chapter on yeast. Also look through the candidia forum on here for tips, and foods to avoid. I'd pick up some yeast fighters from twin labs, and probiotics. Eating whole milk yogurt can also benifit the healthy bacteria in the intestines. For stevia get the liquid, or get the kind that has fiber added. The FOS (?) Fiber helps the good bacterias in the intestins. Splenda and other sweetners with fillers can feed the yeast, agrivating the problem. You might also look for other food intolerences. For me most dairy is a no-no. It stalls me, as well as giving me a good dose of gas and other tummy problems.
As much as you have already lost, you are doing great. Get out the tape measure and makes ure to measure yourself each week. Many times when the scale doesn't move you will find you are still losing inches. Smaller is always better then lighter as a pound of musle takes up less room then a pound of fat.