Why OSX is running slow

I have a problem with my macbook pro. Im running the latest version of OS X but the problem existed even before the upgrade.
My OS X is loading all of the software really slow. And im not using a lot of programs. I have installed only transmission, vlc, skype, spotify, adobe reader and flash.
I have Windows installed on my mac just to see if the situation will be the same but its not. First i thought that i have a problem with the hard disk but this is not the case.
When im using windows everything is loading how is should be... fast and without any delays or problems. But when i switch to OS X everything gets slower. If i want to load IPhoto the first time is loading for 30-40 sec. Olso system preferences is loading for 4-5 sec witch to me is extremly slow!
Another issue is that when i turn on my mac and the OS loads all the RAM is ussed! I HAve 4 GB of ram and with just the OS running and 3 apps all the ram is gone. I dont see how this is possible. Running only safari and vlc and i dont have any free ram.
Any ideas how i can try to fix the issue?
MacBook Pro
15-inch, Early 2011
Processor 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 3000 384 MB
Software OS X 10.9 (13A603)
Hard disk 750GB

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