Mad bear
I'm the same size as you and during my PPL I managed to fit in the PA38/28 and post PPL, C152/172. Currently doing an instructor rating on the C152 so your size WON'T be an issue.... Step on anyone that tells you otherwise!
The only thing that needs to be concidered is the amount of fuel that you can carry during your lessons but the saving you'd make flying a 152 is worth the effort.
Good luck
