This is kind of corny, but I list the other benefits of low carbing besides losing weight. I look at my before picture and I know I don't want to go back.

As far as dealing with stress is concerned- I read, I get out of my environment for a little while and do something fun, I play Duke Nukem and blow stuff up, spend time with my cats....

Of course I am up at 3 am due to stress myself-so I also get lovely insomnia.