Another reply from a "so-called" developer that has no talent. Magento loads just fine for my clients 2 secs flat I would hardly call that bloated. Sounds like the server you think is all that really isn't nothing special and most likely just an average desktop mask as a server. You want quality you got to be willing to spend more then 25 bucks a month on a server and if you are spending more then 25 bucks on a server then I suggest you start looking at a better host company.