I wouldn't turn your nose up at the RC. Dreams can easily set up a scenario where you think you've "just RCed" (a false memory) and you will say something like, "meh, why RC? I know I'm not dreaming!" And then you wake up.

On the other hand, just try to maintain awareness as much as possible. I supposed I heck reality at least 50 times per day but I've never counted. If you are becoming lucid consistently then just keep what you've got. If not, maybe do the RC?