Reward Yourself

Over the years, I have found that setting rewards for future goals can be helpful. One of my goals has always been to hike the Raven Trail (early morning) and take a private dip in the crystal clear waters of Clear Lake.

To this end, I made a reservation at the Clear Lake Campground in Woodruff for Nov. 13th to 14th. It may be very cold and I plan to car camp. My plans including having two loads of firewood and getting a nice salad and cold-brew coffee from the grocery store in Minocqua.

The best part of this particular reward is the cold-water dip in Clear Lake. My hike on the 14th will be very early in the morning and I can enjoy a nice ‘Air Bath’ and ‘Cold Water Immersion’ without clothes. I don’t have to worry about prying eyes. There is nothing as powerful as these types of naturist activities for connecting me to God’s creation.

Plus, I will be 20 pounds lighter by then. God willing. I have the plan, I just need to work it. This week will be the worst as my body undergoes Keto Adaptation. I fully expect to have a head-ache tonight but I know how important it is get electrolytes and fluids.

Similar Posts

  • When All Hell Breaks Loose

    Day 3 – October 21, 2026 While my initial 40 hour complete fast went well, I did succumb to my colleagues encouragement to enjoy the ‘Salsbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Cream Corn, and Pumpkin Pie’ to celebrate our Engineering Manager’s work anniversary. Then, I over-indulged at a network event later on. It would be easy for…

  • Michael the Jogger

    Oct 29, 2026 After the idea of signing up for the Festival Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving came to me ‘like a hurricane’ (as I explained to Austin), I began reflecting on my life of running which has included a few marathons and multiple other races. Miles and miles have I run. And, in the most…

  • Planning is Important

    November 4, 2026 On this post-election day, I’m feeling a sense of relief. It does look there’s been a power shift in Congress and our state (Wisconsin) will have a Democratic Governor and Democratic Congress. I ended my fast yesterday at Noon and had a couple of meals (Noon and Evening) but was able to…

  • Turkey Trot Sign-up

    Wed Oct 28, 2026 It has been almost two years since I ran at all. A couple years ago, prior to my right knee falling apart (degenerative arthritis requiring a partial knee replacement in August 2025), I spent a summer running 5Ks with Ivan. Running had been a part of my life for many years….

  • Day 4 – Better Days

    Thursday Oct 22, 2026 Yesterday went better as I stuck to keto-friendly foods. I need to keep better track of everything and will begin filling our my food journal each day. After Tuesday’s meltdown, I need to be careful. My Thermal underwear came in the mail and actually fit. A little tight, as thermal underwear…