In my view the ability to compromise is a valuable ability to have in ones arsenal of abilities. However as listed in your examples @momogrow it can often be used in a self defeating fashion.
I would speculate based on The Oxford Living Dictionaries definition that compromise could be described as a form of negotiation. A negotiation with oneself or with others. Compromises - like negotiations can produce negative and positive results.
"Plans to be healthy and one continues to eat junk food, a craving is satisfied now."
This could be a negative compromise as by giving in to a craving one has convinced themselves defeat is only a compromise and in the long term it was self defeating.
However if one had been eating healthy for a month but was suffering distress from pushing them self to hard and neglecting their short term well being, then a compromise could be positive and spare them a sleepless night allowing them to rally the following day and continue to work towards their ambitions efficiently.
To conclude my view:
To compromise successfully on a regular basis is perhaps a skill few of us posses. One must remain ever vigilant that the compromises they make are not ultimately self defeating.
Thanks for giving me a reason to self reflect @momogrow
Thank you - I adjusted my post to mention that as the post is my thoughts based on the quote only.
I am happy that I give you reason to self reflect - I write about these topics based on my current environment and self reflection.@the-one-true-dan Aww - you are right - compromise can also be a form of negotiation but based on the quote I focussed on the part of the definition that causes self-defeat.
In the situation re. healthy eating if one does not only make plans but has been eating healthily for a period of time like you suggested - then cheating or compromising every so often is actually a good thing indeed.
@the-one-true-dan - thanks for your comment - as a result my post is now clearer and hopefully more understandable for other readers.
It was a pleasure to be able to contribute @momogrow thank you for taking the time to read my lengthy reply :)