Download has a good idea.

One question - how does the guitar feel as far as reach of your fretting hand? Do you feel like you have to stretch your arm way out to use the first fret? If so, it may be that the guitar is too big for you in general.

I'm of smaller stature (5' 5") and I have to say my dreadnaught acoustic isn't the most comfortable thing for me to play, but I manage. I feel like I have to lift my arm up and over to get to the front of it to strum. When I was a little overweight, this problem was made worse. My daughter (9 years old) has a 3/4 size acoustic that is a blast to play and is super comfortable.

If the guitar is too big for you, or just isn't comfortable for whatever reason, you might consider getting a 3/4 size guitar. Once you advance past it, it can make a great travel guitar. Or, if that is the appropriate size for you, it can be your main guitar.