Ryan McLean

Days spent on the water are the best

Hello Instagram, It's been awhile since I actually made a post, I am alive, many things have happened, and I will be more active on here in the near future, big exciting things are on the horizon and if you're still here congratulations we all are persevering 💪🏻. It will be good to be back.

Went to the cardiologist. He told me after losing the fat I need to gain weight without gaining fat. My heart is still not back to 100%, but it is somewhat better, and I haven't had any episodes over 200 beats per minute since September. I have another test this weekend because there are now signs of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome or P.O.T.S when I stood my heart rate went from 62 to 108 beats per minute, so I may have to add salt to my diet since I've pretty much cut it since I began the diet. Hopefully with healthy weight gain and a bit more salt at my next full appointment in March everything will be in balance. #heartproblems #afib #marfansyndrome #afibawareness #marfansyndromeawareness #tachycardia #healthylifestyle #noweightsneeded #noweightsnoproblem #svt #atrialfibrillation #mitralvalveprolapse #supraventriculartachycardia

From September 7 - December 15. What a difference so far. Doctor says I still can't lift weights, due to the heart problems, and Marfan's syndrome, so it is all diet and body weight exercises. #marfansyndrome #marfansyndromeawareness #afib #afibawareness #afibsucks #weightlosstransformation #weightlosstransformation #abs #heartproblemswontstopme #heartproblems #heartproblemssuck #workout #workoutmotivation #noweights #athlete #bodypositive #bodytransformation

How every weekend in Florida should be spent. Unwinding in a serene little beach town with all of your problems gone until Monday

For the past 10 days I have been using VitaRaw Apple Cider Vinegar capsules, what a difference they have made in fitness routines. Before I started taking them I was not losing fat as quickly as I felt I should, but after each workout I was always hungry, negating any calorie loss I had with eating. These are a great appetite suppressant, I have been running a calorie deficit the past 10 days of 1000-1200 calories per day, and I don't even feel hungry at the end of the day. I have been able to burn fat and inches like crazy, and even ramp up the intensity of my workouts. Most importantly @vitarawonline is 100% natural, so it has not interfered at all with my heart medications. If anyone is struggling to lose weight and wants a supplement that is all natural and isn't going to affect your body negatively, I highly recommend checking out VitaRaw. They are safe and affordable. #vitaraw #heartproblemswontstopme #heartproblems #afibsucks #afib #afibawareness #marfansyndrome #marfansyndromeawareness #svt #heartpatient #fitness #fitnessmotivation #weightloss #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #vitatribe

I'm halfway through my first 30 days of being able to work out in over a year and a half now Due to my A-fib. Today is Day 15. I have to admit I wasn't sure what results I would get from just aerobics and resistance bands, but so far I am pleased. I still can't do weights or anything too strenuous, but every day I up the intensity level and every 4 days I incorporate a new exercise into my routine. Thanks to the new medication Flecainide (Tambocor) the rare times my heart has been out of rhythm, or jumped way into SVT, it is corrected within 10 minutes of taking a pill. It is literally my miracle drug at the moment. I have cut out all sugary drinks like soda and Gatorade, and replaced them with natural fruit juices. I am anxious to see what the results will be in the next 15 days, but so far I am pleased. #afibsucks #afib #afibawareness #svt #heartproblems #heartproblemswontstopme #heartproblemssuck #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #marfansyndrome #marfansyndromeawareness #mitralvalveprolapse #fitnessmotivation #fitness #fitnessjourney #flecainide #tambocor #30daychallenge #backtoreality #gettingbacktonormal #gettingbackontrack

The sun is setting on September! 2020 is almost over! #sunset #sunsetphotography #sunsets #wakemeupwhenseptemberends #florida #floridasunset #2020 #instagood #almostthere #almostover #sky #skyphotography #skyporn #stjohnsriver

I have had a lot of people DM me the past few days asking what I do to try to stop afib, or SVT when it begins. I'm actually surprised by the ages of the people asking, I thought I was young for this. For me the thing that works the best is the "Valsalva Maneuver". You can either blow into your hand like it is cold or into a syringe. I prefer the syringe. The objective is to blow the plunger all the way to the end, and hopefully the pressure put into the chest will correct the heart rate. I do one deep breath, and blow the plunger out and then rest for about 30 seconds before I try it again. If by the 5th time I haven't either converted or drastically reduced my heart rate, I know it is going to be a long day. For me this is the most effective treatment, but it is not for everyone. Another effective treatment I like to use are Kegel exercises, but you must find the muscles needed to do them, and in men they aren't muscles we are used to using, so it takes some getting used to. #afibsucks #afib #afibawareness #svt #marfansyndrome #marfans #marfansyndromeawareness #mitralvalveprolapse #heartproblems #heartproblemswontstopme #heartproblemssuck #valsalvamaneuver #valsalva #healthylifestyle #kegelexercises #kegels

Because I can't go to clubs and bars and not drink, I have to make my own club atmosphere at home until I am cleared for fun by the cardiology team. However I'm not complaining. Today I swam 1/4 mile, did an hour of cardio, and 20 minutes with the ab belt. Three weeks ago an attempt to do any of those would have just about killed me, and sent my heart racing to over 200 beats per minute. #saturdaynight #shutupanddance #homeclub #homeclubbing #afibsucks #afib #afibawareness #svt #heartproblems #heartproblemswontstopme #heartproblemssuck #marfansyndrome #marfansyndromeawareness #marfans #medicalproblems #medicalmystery

The first photo is a week ago. It has now been one week since I have resumed working out with the new medications, and for the first time in 18 months I'm starting to feel like a person again. I can't do anything high impact or #weighttraining, so I have started #yoga, #resistancebands, #aerobics and #swimming. Two years ago I would have laughed at myself for such a workout, however they have been amazing, yoga is especially good and surprisingly invigorating. I have not changed my diet, but In the last week I have gone from a size 36 waist to 32, I am not retaining any water the way I was, and my heart has not had any prolonged periods in A-Fib or SVT. Hopefully this can continue, and the new cardiology team is on the right track. #afibsucks #afib #afibawareness #svt #marfansyndrome #marfansyndromeawareness #heartproblems #heartproblemswontstopme #healthylifestyle #yogainspiration #yoga #resistancebandsworkout #resistancebands #aerobicsisback #healthyliving #exercise #exercisemotivation

Breaking rules at the doctor's office. No cellphones? After waiting for two hours? This is how they break people 🤣🤣. #nocellphones #instagram #rules #doctor #afib #afibsucks #afibawareness #svt #heartproblemswontstopme #heartproblems #heartproblemssuck

Looks like Autumn has arrived in Florida, it's almost sweater weather🤣🤣. #floridaweather #autumn #autumnweather #jacksonville #sweaterweather #temperature #almostsweaterweather #changingoftheseasons

Literally just converted to sinus rhythm after 29 hours, but only an hour after the new meds🤯. #afib #afibawareness #svt #heartproblemswontstopme #heartproblems #marfansyndromeawareness #marfansyndrome #heartproblemssuck #afibsucks

Tomorrow is day 3 here and the day to try new procedures, got to eat a bit today, but no food or drink after midnight, two new meds. Been in A-fib now for 28 straight hours, at least I have a private room. #atrialfibrillation #afib #heartproblemswontstopme #heartproblems #heartproblemssuck #afibawareness #svt #jacksonville