Newbie Alert!!!!

I just started the Atkins Diet and have a bunch of questions.

I have been told, by other Atkians that pepperoni is something one can have on this diet.

Now, being part Italian, the part that likes to eat, I have pepperoni just sitting there asking to be eaten.

Is it okay to have pepperoni on this program? I don't actually miss eating it, since I have always been told to shy away from it anyway due to the fat involved.

Some guidance on this would be greatly appreciated.

Max