Candace Cameron Bure breaks down as she reveals she ‘whipped’ herself for years over body image struggles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Candace Cameron Bure is opening up about her longtime struggles with body image and the harsh way she once viewed herself.

In a recent episode of 'The Candace Cameron Bure' podcast, the 49-year-old actress shared how her faith helped her see her body in a more loving light after years of self-criticism.

Candace Cameron Bure admits she 'harshly' treated her body

During the episode, Candace Cameron Bure became emotional as she spoke with guests Allie Schnacky and her daughter, Natasha Bure.

"I've whipped my body," said Bure. "I've spoken to it so harshly. So mean."

She also shared a powerful dream that changed her mindset, pointing to a specific Bible verse from Numbers 22 that gave her a new perspective.

"And then God allowed my body to speak back, and my body said back to me, have I not been the body that's carried you all the days of your life? Am I not your legs that allow you to walk?" she said, Fox News reported.

Adding, "Am I not your arms that allow you to pick up and feed yourself? Why do you hurt me so badly, and why do you talk to me so badly, and why do you treat me this way?"

"I can lift you up, you have to tell me what to do. I'm following your lead," she said.

Candace Cameron Bure reveals moment that reshaped her perspective on self-image

Candace Cameron Bure described the experience as a major turning point. "And it was like this amazing revelation in my life," she said.

"And the weirdest story out of the Bible, that God spoke to me about how mean I've been to my body. I never saw it that way, it's this beautiful amazing thing that God gave me," she added.

She admitted that the experience has led to a lasting change in how she sees herself. Bure added, "I now have a whole different perspective of how I think about my body."

The 'Full House' alum also posted a clip of the podcast episode on her social media to connect with others going through the same struggle.

"I was so mean to myself, and looking back it breaks my heart. Learning to speak with kindness to my body has been a journey, and I know I’m not alone in this," wrote Bure.

"To those who relate – I hope you can feel me giving you the biggest virtual hug right now. And I hope you’ll join me in showing ourselves the grace and love we truly deserve," she said.

Internet supports Candace Cameron Bure as people relate with her emotions 

The emotional message shared by Candace Cameron Bure struck a chord with many people online. Listeners and followers flooded social media with heartfelt reactions, expressing how much her story resonated with their struggles.

“Candace this is one of the biggest messages that needs to be out there. It has taken me years and years to learn to love my body and to show kindness to it and to myself. Its still a struggle from time to time but to see where I was 5 years ago to now-its astounding!” wrote one user on X.

Another person shared, “I relate to this so much! I’m 51 and I beat myself up so much about my weight and my body changes as I enter menopause! I have never had a good relationship with my own body!"

"How badly so many us needed to hear this. Thank you, truly. ❤️" wrote one on Instagram.

"Oh okay so we’re all crying with Cam today," someone else commented.

"I wish I could go back and hug my younger self in different seasons this hits so hard 🥺," another person wrote.

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