diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm
index 9d32cab4a8..993967eda6 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm
@@ -1088,7 +1088,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(roundstart_races)
 			H.update_inv_w_uniform()
 			H.update_inv_wear_suit()
 	else
-		if(H.overeatduration > 500)
+		if(H.overeatduration >= 100)
 			to_chat(H, "<span class='danger'>You suddenly feel blubbery!</span>")
 			H.add_trait(TRAIT_FAT, OBESITY)
 			H.update_inv_w_uniform()