diff --git a/src/entities/Player.py b/src/entities/Player.py
index d7742f2..bc0d713 100644
--- a/src/entities/Player.py
+++ b/src/entities/Player.py
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ class Player(Entity):
     def applyFatigue(self):
         # looses hunger every 10 steps taken
         if self.movePoints % 10 == 0:
-            self.statistics.set_hunger(-10)
+            self.statistics.set_hunger(10)
         # gets more thirsty every 5 steps
         if self.movePoints % 5 == 0:
             self.statistics.set_thirst(10)