In summer Last year after winning the election for the third time the mayor of the town Valdobbiadene north Italian Luciano Fisagonese He began physical activity to lose weight. He admitted that during the previous two terms gained 40 kilos.
The task he set for himself turned into the initiative of the entire local community, because the inhabitants at the news of its order They decided to support him and accompany him.
Italy. The mayor lost 25 kg thanks to the support of the inhabitants
Since then, every week around 250 people arrange with the mayor For walks in the surrounding hills, inscribed on the World Heritage List UNESCOamong the famous vineyards.
– Already I dropped 25 kilos Thanks to the inhabitants, “Corriere della Sera” told the daily. – I had breathing problems before, sleep apnea. Everything has disappeared. I feel better physically and mentally. I am more smart. All this thanks to the outdoor movement – admitted Luciano Fregones.
Italy. Residents support the mayor. There is a clear goal
The mayor emphasized that this support of residents and their participation in his personal struggles was of key importance.
– I tried before, but it failed. From June last year we were on 40 expeditions. We canceled two trips because of the weather – he added.
– When I started walking, I weighed 141 kilosnow I weigh 116. I want to go down below a hundred kilograms – he explained.
The boom also revealed that they go with him on trips on the hills First of all, women. – Men, when it comes to, they are more lazy he added.