Italian town rallies around mayor on his weight loss journey | Focus on Europe

Luciano Fregonese has been mayor of the Italian town of Valdobbiadene for ten years. He wants to lose 50 kilos by the next election. Will he keep his election promise? Many people in his municipality have offered their support. And a growing number have even joined his fitness program.

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27 comments

  1. Everyone here is writing comments about great this is but no one is infuriated at the that he got body shamed online in the first place. Even though a lot of the context is missing, that town might not be as nice as they say…

  2. A great example of how to involve the community in a joint goal. Many best wishes!!

    Un buon esempio di come coinvolgere la comunità in uno scopo condiviso. Auguri!!!

  3. I absolutely LOVE this video!
    What you have started, Mr Mayor,
    Could be done all around the world!
    I try to go swimming 5 days a week
    with my friends, who are also in
    their 70’s! We have wonderful conversations
    as we exercise!
    Please, can you spell the town that
    you’re in? So I can look it up on the
    map?! Best wishes for your fitness
    journey! I’m certain the town’s people
    will vote you back in when the next
    election rolls around! You’re an
    inspiration to your community!!!
    This video shows how many and
    how MUCH they love their Mayor!
    Oh, and just a little note! I am
    of Irish, English and German descent…
    but I always tell people, my stomach
    is ITALIAN!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
    I love Italian food!
    Old Mary🌺👍🌺👍

  8. I love living the Keto lifestyle. His doctor likely asked him to give up high carbs. I can’t imagine living in Italy where pasta is a staple and having to give it up. Giving up pasta wasn’t a big deal for me. There are substitutes that work well so I don’t miss it. Good luck on your journey to better health Mr Mayor. I wish you well.

  14. Also, STOP BODY-SHAMING!!!! These are real people with real feelings. Yes, this mayor is strong-willed but not everyone is. Bullying is not the right way to go about anything.

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