Age: 20

Hometown: Greenwood, IN

College: Ball State University

Major: Interpersonal Communication Major & Leadership Studies Minor

Year: Sophomore

Sorority: Alpha Chi Omega

Instagram: @jkfledderman

 Hashtag: #BallStateStrongGirls

Tell us about yourself!

Hi! My name is Jillian. I am an extremely involved and busy person. Because of this, I am extremely passionate about being a healthy and balanced person. I serve as the Vice President of Membership Development for the Panhellenic council at Ball State where I plan fun events like New Member Greek Academy and Beauty Awareness month. I am also a leader for the Greek Peer Advocacy Program where we instruct groups of Greek students on how to facilitate dialogue with their chapters about sexual assault awareness. I am also a big fan of cooking and binge watching series on Netflix.

What does “Strong” mean to you and what makes you a Strong Girl?

Strong to me means being mentally and physically tough in all aspects of your life. My ability to persevere through obstacles and constantly strive to better myself makes me a strong girl. 

What excites you about being a Strong Girl Campus Ambassador?

The ability to spread awareness about physical and mental strength and change some lives makes me excited to be a Strong Girl Campus Ambassador.

What is your favorite thing about The Strong Movement™?

My favorite thing about The Strong Movement is that it is not just about working out. It is a lifestyle. It is about being strong mentally and physically. It is about being healthy.

When did you discover fitness & healthy living and decide to make it part of your lifestyle?

I discovered fitness and healthy living after coming to college. I did not want to gain the freshman 15, so I dedicated myself to losing 15 pounds instead. I discovered how good I felt after eating good food and working out.

How has exercise and healthy living increased your confidence and self-esteem?

Being healthy and exercising regularly has increased my confidence and self-esteem. I love the way my body is constantly changing due to my workouts. Working out helps clear my mind and keep me mentally healthy.

What do you love about your body?

I love my hourglass figure!

What do you wake up looking forward to and excited about everyday?

I look forward to seeing my friends and making today better than the day before.

SPEED ROUND…

Favorite Workout: The perfect mix of cardio and abs

Fit Goal: To tone up my body and feel more confident about it

Favorite Workout Song Playlist Right Now: Yeah! By Usher

Favorite Healthy Snack: Roasted red pepper hummus and carrots

Favorite Fruit/Veggie: fav fruit= pineapple; fav veggie= green beans

Favorite Quote:“Don’t let the scale define you. Be active. Be happy. Be healthy.”